10/6 Hunting Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. It's important to wait for the best angle and be able to aim and hit an animal's vital organs so you can make a quick, clean and __ shot.
  2. 6. A firearm is designed for a specific caliber or gauge and length of ammunition.Matching the proper ammunition to a firearm is critical because using the wrong ammunition can cause a malfunction. The gauge or caliber of a firearm is located on the __. Pg 17
  3. 9. A firearm’s range varies caliber to caliber and gauge to gauge. It is critical to understand at what distances your firearm could cause __ and also at what range you are able to make a clean, ethical kill. pg 23
  4. 11. The worst angle to shoot at a deer is the ___ ___. This shot should NEVER be taken.
  5. 12. The growth of bacteria spoils meat. Three factors increase the growth of bacteria: ___, moisture & dirt.
  6. 13. Never transport a loaded firearm in a gun rack, through the windows. It should be unloaded, stored in a ___, and not in view. pg 26
  7. 14. The preferred and most effective shot angle that offers the best chance of a clean kill for deer when rifle hunting is the ___ angle because the vitals are most exposed in this angle.
  8. 15. The way you handle game after it’s harvested can have a significant impact on the quality and ___ of the meat.
  9. 16. Good marksmanship and accuracy are essential skills that a hunter should know. Marksmanship is the ability to ____ hit the target where planned over and over again. Pg 22
  10. 17. Firearms should be cleaned after every use to keep them functioning properly. To prevent accidents when cleaning a firearm, make sure the firearm is ___ and always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Pg 19
  11. 19. Shooting an animal standing at this angle rarely results in a clean kill, ruins a lot of meat and has a high potential for crippling the animal, therefore, it's not recommended to take this shot.
  12. 20. Before taking any shot always ask yourself: Is it ___? Is it legal? Is it ethical?
  13. 22. The best way to approach a downed deer or other large animal is from ___ while watching the animal's chest cavity for any movement.
  14. 23. Firearms should be stored unloaded, lightly oiled, in a locked location and __ from ammunition. pg 25
Down
  1. 1. ___ ___ is the process of removing an animal’s internal organs to cool down the meat.
  2. 2. A clean kill improves the flavor of game meat. A wounded animal that has to be chased down yields strong-flavored meat because waste products, produced by _____, accumulate in the flesh.
  3. 3. Many accidents occur when loading and unloading a firearm. Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. To safely load or unload a firearm you should always point the ___ in a safe direction and make sure the safety is on. pg 28
  4. 5. The __ __ angle is when your target is facing away from you, but at an angle. The animal is usually looking away from you.
  5. 7. When storing a firearm in your home, make sure the firearm is unloaded, in a locked location and stored separately from ___. Pg 19
  6. 8. The most effective shots are delivered to an animal’s ___ organs which are the heart and lungs.
  7. 10. It is a hunter's ethical responsibility to stop the hunt and search for any ___ animal. Watch its movements, and follow signs such as blood or tracks.
  8. 13. A shotgun ___ adjusts the size of the muzzle which affects the shot pattern . pg 11
  9. 18. When approaching a downed animal, notice whether the eyes are closed—the eyes of a dead animal are usually ___. You can be certain that the animal is dead if the eye doesn’t blink when touched with a stick.
  10. 21. Hunters use harvested game to provide __ for the table. Harvested game should never be wasted.