Texas Hunter Education Certification Practice Exam

What is the leading cause of hunting incidents?

1. Misidentification of the target

2. Failure to control the direction of the muzzle

3. Not wearing hunter orange

4. Falling from tree stands

The correct answer is: Failure to control the direction of the muzzle

The leading cause of hunting incidents is failure to control the direction of the muzzle. This means that the person holding the gun did not take the necessary precautions to ensure that the gun was pointed in a safe direction at all times. Option A, misidentification of the target, could potentially contribute to hunting incidents, but it is not the leading cause. Option C, not wearing hunter orange, is also important for visibility and safety, but it is not the main cause of hunting incidents. Option D, falling from tree stands, is a common hunting incident but it is not the leading cause. It is important for hunters to always keep their guns pointed in a safe direction and practice firearm safety.