Question

question 8 of 10
which of the following should be done by a hunter who is tracking a wounded animal?
a mark the blood trail with blaze orange flagging tape
b fire into the air every 5 minutes while tracking the animal
c take note of the various plant species while tracking the animal
d leave the firearm behind - the hunter does not need it anymore

Explanation:

When tracking a wounded animal, marking the blood trail with blaze orange flagging tape helps the hunter (and others) keep track of the path. Blaze orange is highly visible. Firing into the air (Option B) is dangerous and unnecessary. Taking note of plant species (Option C) is irrelevant to tracking the animal. Leaving the firearm behind (Option D) is unwise as the animal may still pose a threat (if it's a large or dangerous species) or another animal could interfere.

Answer:

A. Mark the blood trail with blaze orange flagging tape