Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

Before each hunting trip, what should hunters do to prepare their firearms?

1. Check local hunting regulations

2. Ensure they are clean and in proper working order

3. Decorate them for camouflage

4. Load them with ammunition

The correct answer is: Ensure they are clean and in proper working order

Before each hunting trip, hunters should always ensure that their firearms are clean and in proper working order. This is important for both safety reasons and to ensure accuracy while hunting. Checking local hunting regulations is also important, but it is not the primary action hunters should take before a hunting trip. Decorating firearms for camouflage is also incorrect as this may violate certain hunting regulations and can also be dangerous if it interferes with the operation of the firearm. Loading firearms with ammunition should only be done while actively hunting and is not necessary before preparing for a hunting trip.