Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education Course Practice Exam

When is it safe to shoot at a partially obscured target?

1. When you believe it is a game animal

2. When you have identified the target and what is beyond it

3. When the target is moving

4. Never

The correct answer is: When you have identified the target and what is beyond it

A When you believe it is a game animal Incorrect. This option does not address the safety concern of shooting at a partially obscured target. C: When the target is moving Incorrect. This option does not address the safety concern of shooting at a partially obscured target. D: Never Incorrect. There may be rare circumstances where it is safe to shoot at a partially obscured target, such as self-defense or in a controlled shooting range. However, as a general rule, it is best to err on the side of caution and not shoot at a partially obscured target. When shooting at a partially obscured target, it is important to have a clear understanding of what is beyond the target. This includes knowing the terrain and any potential hazards, such as other people or structures. Therefore, the correct answer is B: When you have identified the target and what is beyond it. This option takes into consideration the safety aspect of shooting at a partially obscured target. Options A and C do not address this concern and Option D is not entirely accurate, as there may be unique situations where it is safe to shoot at a partially obscured target.