Extreme Deer Hunting Quiz Answers
1. What is the primary function of the "pre-orbital gland" in deer?
A) Marking territory
2. During what moon phase are deer least active during the daytime?
A) Full moon
3. What is the primary benefit of using a "rangefinder" in deer hunting?
A) Accurate distance measurement
4. What is the significance of the "secondary rut" in deer behavior?
B) It is a late mating period for does
5. What is the primary purpose of a "wind checker" in deer hunting?
A) To determine wind direction
6. What does the term "chronic wasting disease" (CWD) refer to in deer management?
A) A neurological disease affecting deer
7. What is the primary advantage of using "thermal imaging" in deer hunting?
A) Detection of heat signatures
8. What is the function of the "antler velvet" in deer?
A) To supply nutrients for antler growth
9. What is the optimal time of year to use "rutting scents" in deer hunting?
A) During the peak of the rut
10. What is a "scrape" in deer behavior?
A) A territory marker
11. What does the term "neoteny" refer to in the context of deer antlers?
A) The condition where antlers retain juvenile characteristics
12. What is the primary purpose of "mock scrapes" in deer hunting?
A) To attract deer to a specific area
13. What does the term "home range" mean in deer ecology?
A) The area where a deer lives and spends most of its time
14. What is the main advantage of using a "back tension release" in bow hunting?
A) Increased accuracy through a smoother release
15. What is the typical antler growth pattern for a 2.5-year-old buck?
A) Spike or small 4-point rack
16. What is the purpose of a "scent trail" in deer hunting?
A) To attract deer to a specific location
17. What does "epizootic hemorrhagic disease" (EHD) affect in deer?
A) Blood vessels
18. What is the typical "home range" size for a mature buck in a high-density deer population?
A) 100-300 acres
19. How does "over-wintering" affect deer populations?
A) It can reduce deer populations due to harsh conditions
20. What is a "hard antler" buck?
A) A buck with fully developed antlers
21. What is the purpose of a "licking branch" in deer behavior?
A) To mark territory and communicate
22. How does "antler beam" size relate to a buck’s age?
A) Larger beam indicates older age
23. What is the primary function of the "tarsal gland" in deer?
A) Scent marking for territory
24. What does "forage availability" impact in deer habitat management?
A) Deer health and population
25. What is the best way to reduce deer population density in a specific area?
A) Targeted hunting
26. How does "hunter scent control" affect deer behavior?
A) It reduces the likelihood of deer detecting hunters
27. What is the main benefit of using a "doe estrus scent" during the hunting season?
A) To attract bucks during the rut
28. What is the significance of "antler configuration" in deer management?
A) It reflects the genetic quality and age of the deer
29. How does "deer density" influence the effectiveness of a hunting strategy?
A) Higher density may increase hunting success but also competition
30. What is the primary purpose of "habitat manipulation" in deer management?
A) To improve deer health and increase population
