SABA Bowhunter Proficiency Certificate (BProC)




Theoretical test


This is an "open book" test. Discussions of the answers during the test is not prohibited,

but each hunter is encouraged to make their own decisions.

ID number:           

Name and surname:    
SABA Number:         

Your email:          
Cell phone:          
(to inform you when it's marked)

Are you doing test as a traditional hunter? :   yes    no   

Are you doing test as an instructor? :   yes    no   



Part A:


This part of the questionaire assesses your species knowledge, theoretical shotplacemant,
and ethical concerns.


Assessing Species Knowledge




Q1

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q2

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q3

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=5o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q4

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=5o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q5

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=15o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q6

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q7

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=10o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q8

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=5o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q9

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=5o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q10

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q11

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q12

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q13

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q14

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q15

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=20o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q16

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q17

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=10o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q18

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=5o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q19

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Q20

Please indicate shot placement on targeted animal, even if you elect not to shoot,
by clicking with the mouse at the desired point of impact:


     


    











    a) Species    

    b) Sighting distance    (angle=0o)

    c) Alertness: 

    d) Gender:   

    e) Ethical concerns:
    









Part B:


This part of the questionaire evaluates your use of the software as provided by the
assesor, or the use of the lookup tables, to assess your own equipment.

    
I) Assessing equipment 


1.  What is your arrow's weight?  gr

2.  What is your arrow's speed?  fps

3.  What is the broadhead's resistance?  lbs
	You can use this link to get the answer.

4.  For each animal, what should the arrow's kinetic energy be?

          Warthog            foot-pounds

          Kudu cow           foot-pounds

          Blue-wildebeest    foot-pounds

          Eland bull         foot-pounds

          Giraffe            foot-pounds


    
II) Assessing Maximum Distances


5.  If you took reaction to the bow's sound upon release into account,
    what is the recommended maximum distance?

          Warthog            yards

          Kudu cow           yards

          Blue-wildebeest    yards

          Eland bull         yards

          Giraffe            yards


6.  What is your grouping in terms of circumference?  inch

7.  And its diameter (Circumference/3)?  inch

8.  At what distance was this test done?  yards

9.  What is the grouping diameter as inches/Y?  inches per yard.

10.  For each category, what is the recommended maximum distance based on your grouping size?

          Warthog            yards

          Kudu cow           yards

          Blue-wildebeest    yards

          Eland bull         yards

          Giraffe            yards

11.  According to the recommendations by SABA, what is the maximum distance YOU should hunt at?

          Warthog            yards

          Kudu cow           yards

          Blue-wildebeest    yards

          Eland bull         yards

          Giraffe            yards




Part C


    For this part of the test the questions may not have a correct answer.
    What is more important is that you are able to defend your decision, and as such
    please provide grounds for your answer.

    1. What is the single most important factor affecting the success of a hunt? (10)
    

    2. Name the most important reason why arrow weight is important for the bowhunter? (5)
    

    3. Name 3 reasons why arrow speed is important for a bowhunter? (15)
    

    4. List everything you can think of that affects penetration? (30)
    

    5. Give 3 reasons why you want to limit the distance you shoot at? (15)
    

    6. Why would you not want to shoot at less than 10Y? (5)
    

    7. While hunting for a trophy, you shot a definite record sized Kudu a questionable
    shot while "walking and stalking". You know there are vultures, leopards and jackals
    on the farm. You find some stomach content at the impact site. How long do you wait
    before starting to track it? Why? (5)
    

    8. When shooting uphill at 25o, and line of sight 50Y,
    at what distance should you aim? (5)
    

    9. When shooting downhill at 25o, and line of sight 50Y,
    at what distance should you aim? (5)

APPENDIX: LOOKUP TABLES


   Proposed Maximum Yardage based on Reaction Time
Size (kg)        25      50     100     200     400
Reaction Time
   (seconds)    0.1    0.14    0.20    0.28    0.40
   Arrow Speed   Recommended Maximum Distance (yards)
       150        6       8      12      16      23
       175        7      10      14      20      28
       200        8      11      16      23      32
       225        9      13      19      26      37
       250       11      15      21      30      43
       275       12      17      24      34      48
       300       14      19      27      38      54


   Proposed Maximum Yardage for Grouping size (safety factor 2)
approx. mass (kg)        50   75  100  200  400  800
Average vital dia        4"   5"   6"   6"   7"   8" (also approx)
Circumference "/Y        Recommended Max Distance* (Y)
      24"     0.160      13   16   19   19   22   25
      22"     0.147      14   17   20   20   24   27
      20"     0.133      15   19   23   23   26   30
      18"     0.120      17   21   25   25   29   33
      16"     0.107      19   23   28   28   33   38
      14"     0.093      21   27   32   32   38   43
      12"     0.080      25   31   38   38   44   50
      10"     0.066      30   38   45   45   53** 60
       8"     0.053      38   47   56   56   66   75
 * safety factor=2
 ** shots at 50Y and beyond are generally not recommended.