Calling all Deer and Elk Hunters! Take this Quiz!

How many species of deer are native to North America?

10

six

two

Two species of deer are native to North America: the whitetail and mule deer. There are also several subspecies of the whitetail and mule deer found throughout North America.

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Which weapon is used to hunt deer?

rifle

bow

both

In most states in the U.S., it is legal to hunt deer with either a rifle or a bow. There are usually separate seasons for bow hunters and rifle hunters.

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True or false: Moose and elk belong to the same taxonomic family as deer.

true

The scientific family Cervidae includes deer, elk, moose and caribou. The Cervidae family consists of 23 genera and 47 species.

false

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There are three basic parts of a rifle: the stock, the barrel and what?

action

The three basic parts of a rifle are the stock, the barrel and the action. The action is where ammunition is loaded, fired and ejected.

trigger

sight

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Where is the muzzle of a rifle located?

inside the action

at the back of the stock

the front end of the barrel

The front end of the barrel of a handgun, shotgun or rifle is called the muzzle. Muzzle awareness is one of the most important factors of firearm safety.

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The three most common types of bows are the recurve, longbow and what?

compound bow

The three most common types of bows used for hunting are the recurve, longbow and compound bow.

common bow

short bow

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What is a male deer called?

tom

buck

A male deer is called a buck. Other names for male deer are bull, hart and stag.

jack

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What are female deer called?

Does

Female deer are called does, hinds or cows. Juvenile deer are called calves or fawns.

calves

fawns

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How much does an average male whitetail weigh?

90-150 pounds (41-68 kilograms)

100-150 pounds

150-300 pounds

The average male whitetail weighs between 150 and 300 pounds. Female whitetails average from 90-200 pounds.

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Which oversized anatomical feature does the mule deer get its name from?

tail

ears

The mule deer gets its name from its oversized ears, like that of a mule. The scientific name for mule deer, Odocoileus hemionus, is Latin for half-mule.

eyes

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What is deer meat called?

venison

Deer meat is called venison. Mutton is the meat of sheep, while chevon is the name for goat meat.

mutton

chevon

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What is another name for elk in North America?

caribou

wapiti

Wapiti is a Native American word that translates to "light-colored deer."

reindeer

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What is the average weight of a bull elk?

200-300 pounds (91-136 kilograms)

400-600 pounds

700-900 pounds

The average weight of bull elk is 700-900 pounds, depending on the subspecies.

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The species name of North American elk is Cervus elaphus. How many subspecies are there?

six

Most biologists recognize six subspecies of the North American elk. Two of these six subspecies are now extinct.

three

two

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Which color are deer and elk hunters required to wear in most states?

neon pink

blaze orange

In most states, deer and elk hunters are required to wear blaze orange over their camouflage.

bright yellow

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What is the average yield of butchered deer or elk?

20-30 percent

40-50 percent

The average yield of butchered deer or elk is 40-50 percent of field-dressed weight.

60-70 percent

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True or false: Deer antlers grow continuously year-round.

true

false

The antlers of deer are shed annually. As bucks get older, their antlers grow larger, provided they have adequate nutrition.

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Which organ do most deer hunters aim for when harvesting deer?

heart

Hunters most commonly aim for the heart of a deer when rifle and bow hunting. While there are hunters who aim for the brain or spine, aiming for the heart allows a hunter's shot to be slightly off and still be a kill shot.

brain

spine

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Which task is done immediately after shooting a deer?

skinning

quartering

field dressing

Field dressing is the process of removing the internal organs of the harvested game. Quickly removing the internal organs is the first step to preserve the meat.

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What does the Boone and Crockett score measure?

weight

antlers

The Boone and Crockett score measures the antlers of a deer or an elk.

height

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At what age does a doe weigh the most?

age 4

Does usually weigh the most at age 4 and begin to decrease in weight each following year.

age 6

age 8

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True or false: Deer hunting only requires a hunting license in most states in the U.S.

true

false

Most states require special deer tags or stamps in addition to a hunting license.

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What is the life expectancy of deer?

five years

10 years

In the wild, deer live up to 10 years. In captivity, deer can live for up to 20 years.

20 years

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Which deer species has the greater population in the U.S.?

whitetail

Whitetail outnumber mule deer in the U.S. Current estimates from the Wildlife Management Institute put the whitetail population at 12.4 to 14 million and the mule deer population at 4.5 to 7 million animals.

mule deer

roughly the same

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What causes a bullet fired from a rifle to spin?

powder in the cartridge

bullet shape

rifling in the barrel

The barrel of a rifle has spiral grooves called rifling that cause a bullet to spin. The spin of a bullet stabilizes it on its way to the target, increasing accuracy.

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How many elk are there in North America?

1 million

Currently there are roughly 1 million elk in North America.

750,000

500,000

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What is the average home range of a whitetail?

0.6 square mile (1.6 square kilometers)

3 square miles

1 square mile

The average home range of a whitetail is 1 square mile. Home range is determined by the quality of habitat, so some whitetails in low-quality habitats may have a larger home range, while whitetails in high-quality habitats may have a much smaller home range.

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