Georgia Hunter Education Course Practice Exam

Before planning to cross a body of water, it is essential to unload your firearm. This is important for ensuring safety while crossing the water. Unloading the firearm helps to prevent accidental discharges or damage to the firearm in case it gets wet during the crossing. By unloading the firearm, you reduce the risk of a dangerous situation that could potentially harm you or others. It is a standard safety measure to follow before attempting to cross any body of water while hunting.

The other options are not the correct first step before planning to cross a body of water:

- Wearing heavy clothing is not the first thing you should do before planning to cross a body of water, as it does not directly contribute to safety during the crossing.

- Telling someone your exact route is important for overall safety but is not the immediate first step before planning to cross a body of water.

- Making sure the water is deep does not address safety concerns and is not relevant to the initial steps that should be taken before planning to cross a body of water.