Free hunter education exam prep for Alaska hunters. 25 questions — answer them all, then check your score.
Note: the real exam's length, time limit, and passing score vary by state — this practice test is a fixed-length sample covering the same topics, not a copy of your state's exact exam format.
1. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
2. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
3. Before taking a shot, positively identifying the species and, where required, the sex of the animal is important mainly because:
4. A hunter education certificate earned in one state:
5. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
6. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
7. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
8. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
9. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
10. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
11. A deer's antler size and point count mainly reflect:
12. Ammunition should always match the firearm's:
13. Firearms should be unloaded when:
14. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
15. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
16. Wildlife agencies commonly adjust bag limits and season length based on:
17. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
18. An imbalanced deer herd with too many does relative to bucks can lead to a prolonged rutting period, which is most physically stressful for:
19. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
20. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
21. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
22. A hunter unsure whether an animal is a legal, huntable species or a protected look-alike should:
23. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
24. A habitat's "arrangement" refers to how close its parts are to each other — for example, a white-footed mouse may find everything it needs within half an acre, while a white-tailed deer may need to range across:
25. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported: