Deer Hunting Quiz with Answers
1. What is the primary purpose of a deer scent lure?
A) To attract deer
2. True or False: It is legal to hunt deer with a crossbow during all seasons in Maine.
False
3. Fill in the blank: The best time to hunt deer is typically during ____________.
Early morning and late afternoon
4. What type of deer is most commonly hunted in Maine?
A) White-tailed deer
5. What is the recommended distance for a deer hunting shot with a rifle?
B) 100-200 yards
6. What is a common sign of deer activity on the ground?
D) All of the above
7. True or False: Deer are primarily nocturnal animals.
True
8. What is the best way to avoid spooking deer while hunting?
A) Use scent blockers
9. Which camouflage pattern is best suited for hunting in a dense forest?
C) Woodland camouflage
10. What is the purpose of using a grunt call when deer hunting?
C) To mimic a buck
11. What is the typical rutting period for deer in Maine?
B) October to November
12. True or False: It is illegal to use a spotlight to hunt deer in Maine.
True
13. What kind of food sources do deer prefer in the fall?
A) Nuts and acorns
14. What is the significance of deer tracks in mud or snow?
B) Shows deer movement patterns
15. How does weather affect deer movement and behavior?
A) Deer are more active in cold weather
16. What type of treestand is most commonly used for deer hunting?
B) Ladder stand
17. True or False: All deer species can be legally hunted with a bow.
False
18. What are the benefits of using trail cameras for deer hunting?
D) All of the above
19. What is the primary function of a deer decoy?
B) To mimic a rival buck
20. How should you properly field dress a deer after a successful hunt?
A) Remove the entrails quickly
21. What are the signs that a deer has been wounded but not killed?
A) Blood trail
22. True or False: Deer are less active during high-pressure weather conditions.
True
23. What type of broadhead is recommended for bow hunting deer?
D) All of the above
24. How do you properly store venison after a hunt?
D) All of the above
25. What is the best strategy for hunting deer during a full moon?
B) Hunt at dawn and dusk
26. What safety precautions should be taken when hunting from a treestand?
D) All of the above
27. True or False: Deer are more likely to be active during a new moon.
True
28. What is the best way to scout for deer before the hunting season?
D) All of the above
29. How do different deer species' antlers vary?
D) All of the above
30. What is the best time of day to hunt deer?
A) Early morning and late afternoon
