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Chapter 4 Review Questions
1. The three styles of bows used by today's bowhunters are the , and .
2.

Label the basic parts of a bow.
Recurve bow parts
3. Draw length is .

4. Draw weight is .
5. The staff at a shop will help you measure your draw length and draw weight.
6. Proper bow selection and fit are essential for maximum and when bowhunting.
7. An arrow must be matched to your bow because mismatched arrows may not fly or .
8.

Label the basic parts of an arrow.

Arrow parts

9. An arrow's resistance to bending when shot from a bow is known as __________.
Stability
Fletching
Spine
Rigidity
10. Bending, known as "archer's ," occurs when an arrow is released from the bow.
11. Arrows shafts are made of , , and .
12. __________ makes the arrow spin in flight and gives stability.
Flu-flu
A hunting point
Fletching
Balance
13. The best bowfishing arrow is made of __________.
Aluminum
Carbon
Solid fiberglass
Wood
14. The choice of arrow point is determined by .
15. If you are bowhunting deer, use a __________ arrow point.
Field
Judo®
Blunt
Broadhead
16. The three accessories that are essential when shooting bows and arrows are the , and .
17. Three optional accessories include , and .

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