Any hook wound should be followed by a tetanus shot if the victim has not had one in the past five years.
True False
The air temperature must be colder than 0 degrees to cause hypothermia. True False
If you go wading in the water, it is best to go barefoot so you can tell what you are stepping on.
True False
You can take home as many fish as you can catch. True False
You don't need a fishing license if you are under 16. True False
It's okay to leave your discarded hook and line on the ground when you are done. True False
Answers If you are in a boat you only need to wear a life jacket if you don't know how to swim. False
Don't fish in areas where it is not permitted. These areas have been declared “off limits” to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety. . True
Hooks are only sharp enough to hook a fish. They can't hurt people. False
Always fish with a buddy. Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan to be back. True
To avoid accidents, don’t leave your tackle lying on the ground. Someone can trip on it, step on a hook or break your equipment. True
Look behind you before you cast to make sure your hook will not get caught on a power line, tree or person. True
If a hook is deep inside a fish, give the line a good yank to try and pull it out. False-- Remove the hook carefully or if the fish has swallowed the hook, cut the line as close as possible to the fish's mouth
Never remove a hook from around a person's eyes, face, the back of the hands, or any area where ligaments, tendons, or blood vessels are visible. True
Any hook wound should be followed by a tetanus shot if the victim has not had one in the past five years. True
The air temperature must be colder than 0 degrees to cause hypothermia. False-- . Many cases of hypothermia develop in air temperatures between 30 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold water takes away body heat 25 times faster than air of the same temperature. Any water colder than 70 degrees can cause hypothermia.
If you go wading in the water, it is best to go barefoot so you can tell what you are stepping on. False
You can take home as many fish as you can catch. False-- there are fishing limits for size and number determined by each state. For example, in Maryland you are allowed to keep up to 2 trout (any size) and up to 15 crappie. Yellow perch must be at least 9 inches and you may take up to 10.
You don't need a fishing license if you are under 16. True
It's okay to leave your discarded hook and line on the ground when you are done. False--Hooks can injure animals or people and discarded lines can tangle up animals and perhaps cause them to drown.
