Texas Hunter Education Certification Practice Exam

What should you do if you become lost while hunting?

1. Keep moving and look for help

2. Sit down, stay calm, and wait for help

3. Fire three shots in the air to signal for help

4. Try to find your way out by night

The correct answer is: Sit down, stay calm, and wait for help

If you become lost while hunting, the best course of action is to sit down, stay calm, and wait for help. This approach allows you to assess your situation without risking further disorientation in the wilderness. By remaining calm, you can think more clearly about your surroundings and devise a plan. It's important to conserve your energy and avoid unnecessary movements that could lead you deeper into unfamiliar territory. The decision to stay put also makes it easier for rescuers to locate you, as they will have a specific area to search instead of a wide expanse where you might wander. Signal for help only if necessary, but primarily focus on staying in one place, which increases your safety until assistance arrives. Other choices, like continuing to move to find help or trying to navigate out at night, can lead to dangerous situations or further disorientation, making it harder for rescue efforts to find you. Firing shots can be useful to signal your location, but it's best used in conjunction with staying put and waiting for help.