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Published by BASC Press Team on 17th June 202017th June 2020

What is a coypu?

b) An invasive semi-aquatic rodent

a) A bird

c) A deer species found in Asia

What are the components of a shotgun cartridge?

a) Primer, powder, wad, shot and case

c) Primer, dust, pad, pellets and shell

b) Makeup, base, swab, balm and sponge

How many native deer species are found in the UK?

c) Two

a) Three

b) Six

What is a corvid?

a) A virus

c) A type of video format

b) A bird from corvidae family, such as magpie or crow

When does the pheasant shooting season start?

b) 1 October

a) 12 August

c) 1 April

What is a high tide?

c) Time to clean up the house

a) The state at which the tide is at its highest level

b) The largest amount of pheasants flying over the Guns

What are the components of a rifle round?

c) Tip, swab, sponge and shell

b) Primer, powder, wad and case

a) Bullet, case, powder and primer

What is a female roe deer called?

c) Nanny

b) Doe

a) Hind

Can you legally shoot a muntjac doe in May?

c) No, muntjac are not found in the UK

b) Yes, you can shoot them all year round

a) No, it’s outside the season for muntjac does

What are gundogs used for?

a) They keep lonely Guns company

c) They guide the Guns back from the fields at the end of the shooting day

b) They retrieve shot birds and flush gamebirds out of cover

What is a pest?

a) A dog that always begs for food

b) Nosey neighbour

c) An animal that damages crops, foodstuffs or is a danger to public health

What is a female fox called?

c) A queen

a) A bitch

b) A vixen

How do you cross an obstacle with a gun?

b) Hold the gun firmly in one hand and jump over the obstacle

a) Throw the gun over and then jump the obstacle yourself

c) Unload the gun, securely place it over the other side of the obstacle, cross the obstacle yourself and carefully check the gun for damage and obstruction

When should you be on a lookout for the Asian hornet?

a) In December, when they fly sluggishly and travel in large groups to keep warm

c) You will never find an Asian hornet in the UK

b) From March onwards, after the queen emerges from hibernation

Going for a meal after a shoot day? What to do with the gun?

c) Take the gun inside, might be handy to show off your skills

b) Ensure the gun is unloaded, put it back in its sleeve and secure it out of sight in your vehicle.

a) Leave it on the front seat. No need to check if it’s still loaded

What does a mink look like?

a) It is similar in size to a polecat but black or dark chocolate in colour and without a visible white mask. It is also more often seen near water

b) It’s cute, white and about a size of a rat

c) Mink is a type of fish

Do you need to apply for a general licence?

b) No, you do not need to apply for general licences, but you are required by law to abide by their terms and conditions

c) What is a general licence?

a) Of course, it is crucial you apply for it and you cannot legally shoot without a document issued by Defra in your pocket

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