Can You Identify at Least 11 of These Hunting Supplies?

By: Heather Cahill
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Can You Identify at Least 11 of These Hunting Supplies?
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About This Quiz

Part of having a good hunt includes bringing along the necessary tools to make it happen. Bringing your rifle or bow is essential, but there are many tools to make things easier and more comfortable in the bush as well. On a trip to Cabela's, you probably find yourself picking up all types of items to make the hunt of a lifetime, but the most crucial part is getting the essentials. Do you think you can name all the things you'll need to pack for your trip?

One important thing to remember when heading out to hunt is to pack food and water! You need to stay full and refreshed while out in the wild. After that's checked off your list, you'll want to think about all types of other items as well. You'll need the standard bullets or arrows to suit the rifle, bow, or shotgun that you choose. But you'll also need some tools to bring in the game you're hunting.

Have you spent enough time in the wild to know what you need to bring along for your hunt? Have a look at all of these items that should be on your list and see if you can name them all!

Q 05 Sling
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Hunting with a rifle can make it hard to carry through the bush. Which item shown here can make it easier by putting it on your shoulder?
Sling
Harness
Rope
Wrap
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Gun slings are a must-have if you're planning to be walking to a stand or just throughout the bush. While still keeping your gun at easy access, it's a more comfortable way to make your way through the trees without slowing you down.

Q 04 Trail camera
Pixabay by sandid
Preparing for the hunt starts for many even before the season opens. What item shown here can help you scout out what is in your area?
Call
Bag
Blind
Trail camera
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Trail cameras can get you quite excited for the season ahead, especially when you see that huge buck or bull in your hunting area! It can also help you assess the time of day or night that the animals are moving.

Q 03 Orange tape
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There's no missing this when you see it in the bush. Can you name it?
Orange tape
Decoy
Scent eliminator
Rope
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Wrong Answer

Orange tape is a must have for anyone going into the forest to hunt. Tying it around trees can mark a path in and out so you don't get lost. When you see orange tape, you probably know that it leads to something important.

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Q 06 Scope
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Every rifle needs one of these to be accurate and effective. What is it?
Knife
Stand
Binoculars
Scope
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A scope is an important piece of your rifle. Helping you make a good shot at long ranges, it's also very important to sight it in before going out into the field. Knowing your scope, your rifle and how it all works together makes you the best shot you can be.

Q 12 Compass
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If you're in an area you don't know well, it's a good idea to have one of these. What is it?
GPS
Compass
Bullet case
Map
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A compass is a handy tool to have in case you're not good with direction or don't know an area. It can be easier than you think to get lost in the forest, so it's better to be safe. It can also help in other areas in the bush, such as tracking or directing a hunting buddy to the right place.

Q 13 Hunting boots
Firearms of America via YouTube
Many sports have their own special clothing, even hunting! What do you call these?
Hunting boots
Cleats
Tracking boots
Construction boots
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Hunting boots are an important part of hunting because you need to be comfortable and prepared for the elements. You'll often find yourself walking through swamps or snow, so you need a water resistant boot that is also supportive.

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Q 10 Decoy
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Placing this around your area is sure to attract some big game. What is it?
Tent
Game carrier
Decoy
Mounted animal
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Decoys can be a helpful tool in luring out an animal from the woods. Paired up with a call, this can be a great combination for bringing in an animal. Set up your decoy in front of your blind or stand, then get to work at bringing in game.

Q 11 Scale
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Once you get your game back home, you might use this item known as what?
Dressing stand
Hanger
Scale
Grappling hook
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Scales are great to keep at home for weighing your game. Getting a precise weight on your kill can be effective in telling you how large the animal truly is. Often, you'll need to find a scale that is suitable for the average weight that your animal should be.

Q 09 Sled
Fix-in Make-it via YouTube
Once you've taken the shot, the real work begins. This item is good to have handy, especially when hunting big game. What is it?
Sled
Quad
Cooler
Blind
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When you take a big moose or elk, you'll haul in hundreds of pounds of meat. It can be especially hard to get out if you took the shot in a difficult place. A sled can be helpful in transporting the meat out of the area so you can enjoy it in your kitchen.

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Q 16 Feeder
DeerGearTV via YouTube
This is something that you probably use before the season starts, but can you name it?
Feeder
Cooler
Shooting Stick
Tree Bark
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Feeders are something that hunters think about before the season opens, preparing it to shoot out food for the animals so that they know it is there and keep returning to the area. It's also great for getting a look at the beautiful wildlife.

Q 15 Orange vest
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Worn for visibility and safety, can you name the item pictured here?
Camouflage coat
Bulletproof vest
Long underwear
Orange vest
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While orange vests aren't a requirement around the world for hunting, in many places they are required to be worn for everyone's safety. When you're hunting near others, it can be dangerous if you aren't visible, making you more likely to get injured by someone else.

Q 18 Percussion Caps
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These little devices are used alongside a few other items within a muzzleloader. Can you name them?
Ice
Sight
Broadhead
Percussion caps
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Percussion caps help to ignite and fire the bullet out of the barrel. Without them or the other parts, such as black powder, the gun would not fire properly. They act quite similar to flint and serve the same purpose.

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Q 17 Scent eliminator
Deadly Passion via YouTube
Best used when sprayed on yourself, can you name this helpful tool that keeps you hidden?
Scent attractors
Blind
Camouflage coat
Scent eliminator
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Wrong Answer

Scent eliminator can be helpful when hunting, as it can mask your human scent from any animals around you. Scent can often be the factor that gives you away, especially if the wind happens to be blowing the wrong way.

Q 02 Lift cord
AntlerScore.com via YouTube
You're in your tree stand, but now you need your gear! You can use this item known as what?
Gun sling
Bow string
Lift cord
Bungee cord
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Lift cords are handy for hunters who spend much of their time in the tree stand. It can be ineffective to climb up and down into the stand bringing in your equipment, so tying it to the lift cord and roping it up can provide lots of benefits and save time.

Q 21 Hunting knife
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When out on the hunt, it's always a good idea to carry which of the following items?
Hunting knife
Butcher knife
Pocket knife
Machete
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Hunting knives are great to have on you while hunting for a few reasons. The main reason is for dressing your animal, but it can be handy in situations when you may need to cut something. You never know what might happen while out hunting!

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Q 01 Shotgun
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If you're hunting small game, you'll want to use this weapon. Do you know what it is?
Rifle
Shotgun
Muzzleloader
Cannon
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Shotguns are perfect for close range small game, like rabbits or turkeys. A 12-gauge shotgun can also double as a great option for deer or other big game with a change of the bullet you use. A slug can take down a deer, while turkey load will do the job for just that.

Q 24 Binoculars
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Looking around an area is much easier with this item that most hunters bring with them. What is it?
Scope
Telescope
Magnifying glass
Binoculars
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Binoculars are a helpful tool for when you're not preparing to use your rifle but scouting out the area instead. If you see an animal, you can easily bring them up to check out if it's legal to harvest or one you should let go.

Q 25 Trap
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What is the name of this item that you can either buy or make?
Percussion caps
Trap
Backpack
Bone saw
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Hunting traps are great for catching small game. Licenses are also needed to trap and snare animals legally. Typically, these are set up and left in certain areas with the trapper checking on them frequently.

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Q 23 Rangefinder
Top 10 Zone via YouTube
Checking out the distance surrounding you is a good way to judge where you can shoot and where you can't. Can you name this tool that helps accomplish this?
Rangefinder
Binoculars
Scope
Sight
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Rangefinders are effective in giving you an accurate idea of how far an object is from you. You can use it to see the range of animals, or the see the range of objects around you. It can help you determine if making the shot is worth it or not.

Q 22 Backpack
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To be prepared in the woods, you have to carry some essentials with you. What is this one?
Backpack
Satchel
Fanny pack
Cooler
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A backpack is a good place to store all of your miscellaneous stuff that you might need, such as extra bullets, binoculars or other items. You can even carry a lunch in there if you're planning on spending the day out making the most of your hunt.

Q 26 Antlers
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Perfect to call in that dream buck or bull, can you name the item shown here?
Gun rack
Grappling hooks
Decoy
Antlers
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Wrong Answer

Rattling antlers can be an effective way of bringing in the bucks or the bulls. It can even be a good idea to thrash the antlers against trees similar to how real bucks and bulls do it. Fake antlers can be purchased, or you can use antlers from previous game.

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Q 20 Compound bow
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When you enter the field, you need a weapon in order to take your game. Can you name this shorter ranged option?
Crossbow
Recurve Bow
Compound Bow
Long Bow
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Compound bows are a great option for hunters who love to get a shorter ranged shot out in the woods. Paired with a good sight and the proper arrows, these can really pack a punch and get you a clean shot at your target.

Q 29 Salt blocks
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Feeding animals in the area can be helpful to your hunt. What is this food called?
Salt blocks
Corn licks
Apple licks
Compressed grass
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Salt blocks are a treat that many animals love to dine on. Deer are big fans of this block, which they'll often stop by a few times a day to lick. The tricky part is making sure they know it's there for them!

Q 08 Rifle
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If you prefer to use a weapon that makes a longer shot, you might choose this one. What is it called?
Shotgun
Musket
Sniper
Rifle
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When you're out hunting, you don't always get a chance at a close shot. With a rifle, you might feel more secure making a longer shot, while accounting for the drop of the bullet, of course. It's always important to make sure that there isn't anyone or anything behind your target before making the shot.

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Q 27 Mouth call
Primos Hunting via YouTube
This little device is more useful than you might expect. What is it?
Tag
GPS
Mouth call
Scent attractor
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Wrong Answer

This turkey call is one that you don' have to carry around, and you can even use it while walking into your hunting area. Once you get the hang of this call, you won't want to go back to the manual ones!

Q 30 Cushion
HuntStand via YouTube
When out in the bush, this can keep you comfortable. Do you know what it is?
Cushion
Vest
Skinning pad
Blanket
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A cushion is great for many reasons when you're out in the bush. Not only does it make the day a little more comfortable, but it can also keep you warm while you hunt. It beats sitting in the snow or even on a log!

Q 31 Choke
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Using this item is helpful when you need to change the spread of your pellets. What is it called?
Barrel
Stick
Choke
Tripod
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Wrong Answer

A shotgun choke is useful in altering the spread of pellets in a shell. There are many types of chokes, such as full chokes and modified chokes. It's important to choose the right one for your hunt.

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Q 33 Broadhead
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Archers need this crucial part equipped to their arrows. What is it?
Bullet
Clamp
Knife
Broadhead
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Broadheads are an important part of an arrow and are attached to the shaft for shooting. There are many different types of broadheads, so choosing one that works best for you and what you intend to hunt is always a good choice.

Q 35 Bone Saw
gideonstactical via YouTube
Can you name this tool that is used if you bag an animal?
Bone saw
Bow
Knife
Quiver
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A bone saw is a piece of hunting equipment you'll want to have handy after you've made the shot. Used to help when dressing your animal, it's not something that you'll probably carry with you while hunting, but you should always have one available after the hunt.

Q 36 Black powder
CVAOfficial via YouTube
Used for shooting a muzzleloader, can you name this item that hunters might take with them?
Scent eliminator
Turkey call
Tripod
Black powder
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Wrong Answer

Black powder is important for hunters who like to hunt during the muzzleloader season. It's a crucial part in loading the muzzleloader so that it's prepared to shoot. It's one item that you don't want to forget!

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Q 38 Belt cartridge holder
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Carrying bullets can be made more effective by using which item shown here?
Quiver
Backpack
Gaiters
Belt cartridge holder
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Belt cartridge holders fasten easily to a belt, keeping bullets out of the way, but easily accessible when you need them. Typically, they hold more than enough bullets than you'll ever need in one hunting trip, so there's no need to worry about not taking enough.

Q 39 2 way radio
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When hunting with others, communication can be helpful in many ways. Can you name this item that can keep you in touch?
Twp-way radios
GPS
Tablet
Hunting call
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Two-way radios are a great way to communicate with others in the area in which you're hunting. Since cellphones likely won't get service where you are hunting, if an emergency happens, these radios can really help.

Q 28 Electronic call
Best Gear Lab via YouTube
Like many things nowadays, this item has been turned into helpful technology. Do you know what it's called?
GPS
Electronic call
Signal booster
Two-way radio
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Wrong Answer

Hunters don't have to call the manual way anymore. Electronic calls are quickly becoming popular and make for an easy way to call in animals. Preset with a selection of calls for each species, you'll find this method is as easy as pressing the button.

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Q 07 Blind
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Hiding yourself can help you to complete a successful hunt. If you're sticking to the ground, you might use this item known as what?
Tree stand
Tent
Chair
Blind
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Wrong Answer

Getting into a ground blind has many benefits, including keeping you hidden from the animals. But if you're an avid hunter, you know that conditions aren't always perfect! A good ground blind can keep you dry from rain or snow as well.

Q 32 Quiver
Trophy Ridge via YouTube
If you're a bow hunter, this is an important part of your equipment. Can you name it?
Bag
Sight
Cushion
Quiver
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A quiver is a must-have for bow hunters because it holds all of your arrows. You'll usually carry this on your back or have it next to you, if you're in the tree stand or blind. Having it handy is always a good idea for those quick shooting situations!

Q 34 Arrow rest
DropForgedSurvival via YouTube
Can you name this hunting supply that all archers need to make their shots more accurate?
Broadhead
Sight
Quiver
Arrow rest
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Wrong Answer

Arrow rests are crucial for hunters who want to make a clean and accurate shot. Giving the arrow a stable rest when shooting can make the shot go that much smoother. It attaches to the bow, but you can choose whichever one suits you the best.

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Q 37 Gaiters
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Keeping warm and dry in the bush makes the hunt that much more comfortable. You might wear these that are known as what?
Boots
Snowpants
Gaiters
Hunting boots
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Gaiters are handy to have on while walking through wet or swampy areas. They are also great for when you're hunting in the snow. Even a little snow or rain getting in your boots can make the rest of the day pretty uncomfortable.

Q 40 Wind meter
Budgetgunnut via YouTube
Outside elements can affect many parts of a hunting trip. Do you know the name of this device that can help you in the woods?
Wind meter
GPS
Electronic call
Compass
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This little device can help you determine la lot about the wind. It gives you the wind speed and the direction, which can help keep your scent hidden from the animals and help you position yourself in the right place for the hunt.

Q 19 Gambrel
STKO via YouTube
You've dressed your animal and brought it back home. You might use this item called what to hang it?
Gambrel
Hanger
Scale
Hook
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Wrong Answer

A gambrel is helpful in preserving your animal by hanging it after it has been dressed. It's also extremely useful when skinning your animal. It keeps the meat clean and out of the dirt while waiting to bring it to the butcher or while you work on skinning it.

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Q 14 Shooting stick
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If you find yourself with an unsteady grip on your rifle, you might bring one of these with you. What is it called?
Stool
Bat
Shooting stick
Tripod
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Shooting sticks are lightweight and easy to carry into the field to help you make the perfect shot. It can be difficult to hold still for the amount of time you need, so this will give your arms a break as well as keep you steady while aiming.

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