Archery Hunting Quiz Contest
Hint: Questions and answers
will prepare you for the Idaho Archery Hunting Examination.
Rules:
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One new question
each Friday of each week
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Any age or gender
can participate
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First e-mailed
correct answer will be declared the winner (determined by date and time sent
of the e-mail)
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Prizes must be
claimed at Avid Archers Shooting Range
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One prize per month
per person
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One entry per person
per week
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Decision of the
judges will be final
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Winner will be
notified via return e-mail and their name and answer posted on this web page
when it is received
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You must claim
your prize within 7 days
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Question for the week
of 5th of March thru 11th of March 2010:
How do you correct for this result
 when paper tuning
your bow?
Question for the week
of 26th of February thru 4th of March 2010:
How
and why do you 'paper tune' a bow?
WHY? Paper tuning ensures that your bow is shooting
straight and as accurate as possible. When you paper tune you are able to see if
your arrow is kicking left, right, up, or down. By paper tuning you can ensure
maximum accuracy and penetration of your arrows. HOW? Paper tuning is really
nothing more than putting a piece of paper between two posts and then shooting
your arrow through the paper into a target located just behind the paper. So
what we are going to do is go back about 3-5 yards from the posts. Now what your
going to do is shoot an arrow into the sheet of paper making sure that your form
good so as not to torque the bow. - Tom Dixon
Question for the week
of 19th of February thru 25th of February 2010:
How do you determine the 'actual bow peak weight' of a bow?
"......by
use of a bow scale at your local pro shop." - Coaltran Gray
Question for the week
of 12th of February thru 18th of February 2010:
What
is the kenetic energy of of an arrow that weighs 450 grains flying at 315 fps?
The answer to this weeks question about kinetic energy Is
99.17 - Raymond Bruderer
Question for the week
of 5th of February thru 12th of February 2010:
What
are the benefits of waxing your bow string regularly?The benefits to waxing your string is for longer string life and for weather proofing your string. It protects from the sun and from rain.
- K.C. Bell
Question for the week
of 29th of January thru 5th of February 2010:
What
are the differences between the Diamond Iceman and Diamond Stud bows?
"The
Diamond Iceman is 1 3/4" SHORTER axle to axle, 1" LESS draw length
adjustment, 5 MORE fps IBO Speed, 2 1/2 Lbs MORE Kenetic energy." No Correct Answer
Submitted (Our very own Diamond Bow Comparison page.)
Question for the week
of 22nd of January thru 29th of January 2010:
What
are the differences between the 2010 Bowtech Destroyer 340 and Bowtech Destroyer
350 models?
The
Bowtech Destroyer 350 has 10 fps MORE IBO speed, 1" LESS brace height, 6
fpe MORE kenetic energy and 1" LESS draw length adjustment than the Bowtech
Destroyer 340." No Correct Answer
Submitted (Our very own Bowtech Bow Comparison page.)
Question for the week
of 15th of January thru 21st of January 2010:
What
is a "solid or hard wall" and a "soft or mushy wall" as it
pertains to archery and which is preferred?
Term
used to describe the back of the drawing motion of a bow. A solid or hard wall
is when the drawing motion comes to a sudden and precise end. If the back of the
drawing motion is nondescript, it is called a soft or mushy wall. A solid wall
is usually preferred because it makes it easier to anchor consistently. Bowtech
and Diamond bows have a solid wall draw-stop that makes the wall solid.
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No Correct Answer
Submitted (Our very own FAQ page.)
Question for the week
of 8th of January thru 14th of January 2010:
What
is a 'loop' on a bow and what are the benefits (if any) or drawbacks (if any) of
a loop?
"A
string in a U shape tied on the bow string around the nock point that a release
aid is attached to when shooting." - Dave
Martin
Question for the week
of 1st of January thru 7th of January 2010:
What
is the 'brace height' of a bow and what is it's purpose?
"The distance from the string to the deepest part of the handle or grip. This distance can be changed by twisting the string tighter to increase the height and untwisting it to decrease the height.
The closer the string is to your wrist, the more work you have to do to get the bow drawn back. So the bow's brace height also figures into how LONG the bow's
power stroke will be. And as you know, a longer power stroke generates more energy."
- Thomas Dixon
Question for the week
of 25th of December thru 1st of January 2010:
What
is the primary benefit of Bowtech's 'Rotating Mod System'?
"An easy draw length adjustment of six inches,
using infinite draw stop features. Which gives you custom draw length tuning for yourself and others."
- Coaltan Gray
Question for the week
of 18th of December thru 24th of December 2009:
What
is Bowtech's fastest IBO speed bow available in 2010 and what is that speed?
"Bowtech's fastest ibo speed bow for 2010 is the destroyer 350 @ 342 to 350fps."
- Gean Pierson
Question for the week
of 11th of December thru 17th of December 2009:
What
benefits are derived from Bowtech's new FLX Guard Technology?
"The
new FLX Guard cable containment system addresses the tuning effects of extreme
cable tension and inflexible cable guards found on today's bows. The result is a
real advancement in tune-ability, forgiveness and accuracy."
Question for the week
of 4th of December thru 10th of December 2009:
What
arrow and bow configuration is generally used to compute the IBO speed rating?
"IBO speed rating is computed using the bow draw weight at 70#, a 30" draw length, and 350 grain arrows."
- Rich Pierson
Question for the week
of 20th of November thru 3rd of December 2009:
How
is 'grain' used in archery and how many 'grains' equal one (1) pound?
"The
measure of weight usually used when weighing arrows or arrow tips. 7000 grains
make a pound ."
No Correct Answer
Submitted (Our very own FAQ page.)
Question for the week
of 13th of November thru 19th of November 2009:
Why
would someone want to use an 'armguard' in archery?
"People use arm guards to protect from string burn or to keep sleeves out of the way of the string."
- Gean Pierson
Question for the week
of 13th of November thru 19th of November 2009:
What
exactly is 'let off'?
"The percent that a bows holding weight is reduced from its pulling weight when the cams are in the valley."
- Cordell Sheridan
Question for the week
of 7th of November thru 12th of November 2009:
What
is the 'cam' used for on a compound bow?
"The
wheel or pulley on the end of compound bow's limb used to provide let-off and
power. They may be round or elliptical shape."
No Correct Answer
Submitted (Avid Archers Web-Site FAQ Page)
Question for the week
of 30th of October thru 5th of November 2009:
If
you measure the perpendicular distance from the bowstring to the points where
the riser and limbs meet, what is the tiller?
"The
tiller is the difference in these two measurements"
- No Correct Answer
Submitted (Avid Archers Web-Site FAQ Page)
Question for the week
of 23rd of October thru 29th of October 2009:
Why may you use a
'stabilizer' on a bow?
"Placed
on a bow for the purpose of reducing torque and shock after releasing the arrow.
Also, it helps level out the bow and hold it steady prior to releasing." - No Correct Answer
Submitted (Avid Archers Web-Site FAQ Page)
Question for the week
of 16th of October thru 22nd of October 2009:
In archery, what is a
'cock feather'?
"The cock vane is the odd colored vane or fletching on the
arrow" - Lane Pierson
Question for the week
of 9th of October thru 15th of October 2009:
What is it called when
at full-draw, the area between a compound's wall and the point where the let-off
ceases to exist?
"The
Valley." - Roger Rigby
Question for the week
of 2nd of October thru 8th of October 2009:
Where is the correct
place to attach your tag on big game after bagging it?
Deer,
elk, pronghorn and black bear: attach to the largest portion of the carcass.
Mountain
lion: attach to the hide.
No Correct Answer
Submitted (2009 Hunting Regulations page 67)
Question for the week
of 25th of September thru 1st of October 2009:
Is it legal to
hunt with 'expandable' broadheads in Idaho? Please explain your answer
completely.
"It
is unlawful pursue or kill big game animals with an arrow or bolt equipment with
an expandable broadhead in the state of Idaho"
- Rich
or Gean Pierson
Question for the week
of 18th of September thru 24th of September 2009:
What are the age
requirements for big game hunting in Idaho?
"You
must be twelve years old and have hunters education" - David Medina
Question for the week
of 11th of September thru 18th of September 2009:
What 'big
game' can be hunted with dogs in Idaho?
"Only
mountain lion and black bear may be hunted with dogs in season" - Josee
Peck
Question for the week
of 4th of September thru 10th of September 2009:
What is the
definition of 'hunting' in Idaho?
"Hunting
means chasing, driving, flushing, attracting, pursuing, worrying, following or
on the trail of, shooting at, stalking, in lying in wait for any wildlife
whether or not such wildlife is then subsequently captured, killed, taken or
wounded."
No Correct Answer
Submitted (2009 Hunting Regulations page 62)
Question for the week
of 28th of August thru 3rd of September 2009:
What is the rule
pertaining to 'party hunting' in Idaho?
"It
is unlawful to party hunt, or help fill another person's tag in Idaho. " No Correct Answer
Submitted (2009 Hunting Regulations page 62)
Question for the week
of 21st of August thru 27th of August 2009:
What is 'kenetic
energy' as it pertains to an arrow and how is it calculated?
Kinetic
Energy = (arrow weight) / 450,800 x (arrow speed). Kinetic energy measures the
level of penetration your arrow possesses.
No Correct Answer
Submitted (Our very own FAQ page.)
Question for the week
of 14th of July thru 20th of August 2009:
What are
classified as 'predatory and unprotected animals' in Idaho and when may they be
hunted?
"Coyotes,
skunks,
weasels, jackrabbits and starlings are classified by
Idaho
law as predatory and unprotected. They may be taken in
any number year-round and at any time by holders of the
appropriate valid
Idaho
hunting or trapping licenses, provided
such taking is not in violation of state, county or city laws,
ordinances, rules or regulations."
No Correct Answer
Submitted (2009 Hunting Regulations page 63)
Question for the week
of 7th of July thru 13th of August 2009:
When is the open
season in Idaho for caribou, bison (buffalo), grizzly bear or lynx?
"There
is no open season for caribou, bison (buffalo), grizzly bear or lynx in
Idaho" -
No Correct Answer
Submitted (2009 Hunting Regulations page 64)
Question for the week
of 31st of July thru 6th of August 2009:
When may you
legally use an electronic call to attract big game while hunting in Idaho?
"No electronic calls may be used to attract big game for the purpose of harvest, except such calls nay be used to attract mountain lions in Units 41 and 42."
- Dan Miller
Question for the week
of 24th of July thru 30th of July 2009:
Which arrow spine
is stiffer, the 340 or 400 arrow?
"The
340 arrow." - Kody Nelson
Question for the week
of 17th of July thru 23rd of July 2009:
What does it mean
to 'torque the bow' in archery?
"Gripping your bow too tight or tension in your bow hand or arm causes the bow to rotate in your hand.
Bow torque causes your groups to string out left and right." - Edward
Thurley
Question for the week
of 10th of July thru 16th of July 2009:
What is the 'cock
feather?
"The
cock feather is the odd colored feather in a fletched arrow that is normally
positioned up so as to clear the arrow rest." - Jane Darrow
Question for the week
of 3rd of July thru 9th of July 2009:
What is a 'kisser
button' used for in archery?
Allows
you to anchor consistently by placing the kisser on the bowstring and making
sure it touches the same part of your lips each draw.
- Rocky Biegel
Question for the week
of 26th of June thru 2nd of July 2009:
What is a 'loop'
as it is used in archery?
"A
string in a U shape tied on the bow string around the nock point that a release
aid is attached to when shooting"
-
Linda Benson
Question for the week
of 19th of June thru 25th of June 2009:
What are
"field points" and what are they generally used for?
"Points
that are round (no blades) with a sharp point, usually used for practice."
- Len Neukirchen
Question for the week
of 12th of June thru 18th of June 2009:
What is the 'best
way' to move equipment up or down a tree stand?
"Use
a rope line to move equipment up and down." - Josee Peck
Question for the week
of 5th of June thru 11th of June 2009:
What is a flu-flu
arrow primarily used for?
"Flu-Flu
is specifically designed to travel a short distance. Such arrows are
particularly useful when shooting at aerial targets or for certain types of
recreational archery where the arrow must not travel too far. One of the main
uses of these arrows is that they do not get lost as easily if they miss the
target." - Jim Benson
Question for the week
of 29th of May thru 4th of June 2009:
When field
dressing big game you should be careful to look out for what items?
"Broken
pieces of bone and and pieces of or entire broadheads" - Jim Fischer
Question for the week
of 22nd of May thru 28th of May 2009:
What should you
wear while hunting from a tree stand?
"You should wear a
(short ) harness like a hunters safety system" - Rich Pierson
Question for the week
of 15th of May thru 21st of May 2009:
What should
a bowhunter do when switching from practice points to broadheads?
"Practice
shooting with the tips then re-sharpen them before you go out to hunt"
- Jim Doyle
Question for the week
of 8th of May thru 14th of May 2009:
What should you do
if your hunting partner acts in a careless or unethical manner?
"Call
their attention to the problem." - Julie Martin
Question for the week
of 1st of May thru 7th of May 2009:
What MUST any
person hunting in archery-only season, including controlled hunts, have in their
possession?
The hunter should
have is their bow and hunting license with the archery permit and controlled
hunt tag - Alisha Keetch
Question for the week
of 24th of April thru 30th of April 2009:
What should you do
when you become lost while hunting?
"STOP!
Think, Observe, Plan" - Stephen Medina
Question for the week
of 17th of April thru 23rd of April 2009:
To what does the
phrase 'archers paradox" refer to?
“archers paradox” refers to “bending.” It
occurs when an arrow is released from the bow. The forward thrust of the string causes the shaft to bend in one direction, and then in the opposite direction as it speeds downrange”
- David Medina
Question for the week
of 10th of April thru 16th of April 2009:
When should you
not shoot at a target?
"If
you are unsure of the target or your ability to make a clean shot" -
Matthew Benson
Question for the week
of 3rd of April thru 9th of April 2009:
When should a
responsible bow hunter draw a bow?
"When
a good shot opportunity is presented and the area beyond is clear".
- No correct answer submitted
Question for the week
of 27th of March thru 2nd of April 2009:
What is your
aiming spot when an animal offers a quartering-away shot?
"Behind the last rib aiming toward the far shoulder."
- Rich Pierson
Question for the week
of 20th of March thru 26th of March 2009:
What are the three
main causes of meat spoilage?
"Moisture,
heat and bacteria." - Josee Peck
Question for the week
of 13th of March thru 19th of March 2009:
Big game animals
may be legally hunted during what time of the day?
"One-half
hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset" - Lane Pierson
Question for the week
of 6th of March thru 12th of March 2009:
What are the signs
of hypothermia?
Shivering
........ cold pale or blue gray skin, Lack of interest or concern, poor judgment,
mild unsteadiness in balance or walking, slurred speech, numb in hands and
fingers. In the late stages the body trunk may be cold to the touch, muscles are stiff, pulse slows,
breathing becomes shallow, be confused....... - Gean Pierson
Question for the week
of 27th of February thru 5th of March 2009:
Responsible bow
hunters practice for shooting accuracy for what (specific) good reasons?
"For
a quick, ethical kill." - Gary Brogan
In addition to the
above answer & missing from all the answers: - "it
provides the skill necessary to make a clean, quick and humane killing
shot."
Question for the week
of 20th of February thru 26th of February 2009:
The
"unwritten law of the bow hunter" means?
The unwritten law of the
bow hunter refers to the "rule of first blood" The first hunter to place an arrow that would
"fatally" wound an animal has claim of that animal. - Amber
Sears
Question for the week
of 13th of February thru 19th of February 2009:
In Idaho, the
legal minimum draw weight that can be used to hunt big game is?
"40
pounds up to or at a draw of 28 inches" - Tyler Edmunds
Question for the week
of 6th of February thru 12th of February 2009:
Arrow
"spine" refers to what arrow characteristic?
"Arrow spine refers to the arrow's degree of stiffness - how much the arrow resists being bent"
- John Weisbeck
Question for the week
of 30th January thru 5th of February 2009:
Idaho law requires
that a broad head width measure at least what width?
"Broad
heads measuring greater than 7/8 " in width and having a cutting edge greater than 0.015
" thick" - Jacob Brogan
Question for the week
of 23rd thru 29th of January 2009 is:
Waiting 30 minutes
after shooting an animal may be too long before tracking if what conditions are
present?
"During
heavy rain or snow conditions" - Ed Burnham
Question for the week
of 16th thru 22nd of January 2009 is:
You have made an
excellent shot on a big game animal. What should you do now?
"Wait 30 minutes and then start track and recover"
- Bobbie Glade
In addition to the
above answer & missing from all the answers: .......
"locate the animal, make sure it is dead, tag it, then field dress the animal."
Question for the week
of 9th thru 15th of January 2009 is:
The most common
type of bow hunting accident is?
"Cutting
yourself with a broad head" - Kendall Bitton
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