Manitoba Hunter Safety Practice Exam

Question: 1 / 50

After having harvested a wild turkey, what is the best and safest way to carry it out of the woods?

Covered up with a black plastic bag

Uncovered and held by its feet

Wrapped in camouflage colored cloth

Wrapped in an orange bag or cloth

Covering the wild turkey with a black plastic bag (A) can make the turkey overheat and spoil quickly, making it unsafe to eat. Holding the turkey by its feet (B) is not recommended as it can cause damage to the bird or cause the hunter to trip and risk injuring themselves. While wrapping the turkey in camouflage colored cloth (C) may be aesthetically pleasing, it does not provide enough visibility to other hunters in the area, increasing the risk of being mistaken for game and being accidentally shot. Wrapping the turkey in an orange bag or cloth (D) is the best and safest option as it makes the bird easily visible to other hunters and protects it from spoiling.