Free hunter education exam prep for Arkansas 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. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
2. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
3. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
4. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
6. Since the Pittman-Robertson Act took effect in 1937, hunting and fishing license fees and equipment excise taxes have generated for wildlife conservation:
7. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
8. Wildlife agencies commonly adjust bag limits and season length based on:
9. A "fair chase" ethic means:
10. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is:
11. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
12. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
13. Firearms should be unloaded when:
14. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
15. In Arkansas, hunters under 16 may hunt without hunter education certification if supervised by:
16. In late summer, some male ducks molt into a temporary "eclipse" plumage that:
17. Species like white-tailed deer, reduced to just a few hundred animals in some areas in the early 1900s, recovered to healthy populations mainly because of:
18. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
19. Where can hunters find current season dates, bag limits, and legal hunting methods for their state?
20. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
21. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
22. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
23. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
24. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
25. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should: