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Fishing in Montana quiz
This 10-question quiz goes with the curriculum page on Fishing in Montana. Just answer the questions with a mouse click in front of the correct answer and your score will be compiled when you're done. Good luck!

	1. Why should a person go fishing? To have fun To be with family To catch a meal of fish All of the above are good reasons
	2. If you don't have fishing tackle, how much can you expect to spend to buy some good fishing tackle? About $25 About $50 About $75 About $100
	3. What size and type fishing hook should you use? The biggest you can find The smallest you can find Match your hook to the fish you are trying to catch The most expensive hooks that you can afford
	4. Which of these can be used for bait? Meal worms Minnows Nightcrawlers All of the above
	5. The biggest weather danger to fishermen in spring, summer and fall is: Blizzards Hail Rain Lightning
	6. According to the fishing and boating regulations, anyone in a boat who is under what age must wear a life jacket or PFD at all times? Anyone under 6 years old Anyone under 10 years old Anyone under 12 years old Anyone under 16 years old
	7. Biologists say many of the fish in Montana are called wild fish, which means they: Were hatched and raised in the wild Go crazy when you hook them Really like to party Are the opposite of mild fish
	8. Hatcheries operated by the state of Montana produce how many fish to be stocked in state waters each year? 10 million 20 million 30 million 40 million
	9. Once you have caught your fish, you have a decision to make. You can: Either keep the fish and eat it, or release it Either throw it up on the bank or step on it Either throw it back in the water or take it home as a pet Either let it rot or pickle it for later
	10. Many children who like to go fishing in Montana join a free club called: Bullheads Unlimited Sicklefin Chub Society Carp Forever Montana Angling Youth

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