Free hunter education exam prep for Colorado 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. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
2. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
3. In Colorado, elk hunting tags are often available:
4. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
5. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
6. In Colorado, big game rifle seasons generally call for hunters to wear:
7. Hunting at high elevation in Colorado adds which specific safety consideration?
8. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
9. Compared to species like elk, Colorado tags for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat are typically:
10. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to:
11. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
12. Which of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?
13. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
14. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
15. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
16. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
17. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
18. Which agency manages hunting regulations in Colorado?
19. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
20. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
21. In late summer, some male ducks molt into a temporary "eclipse" plumage that:
22. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
23. Much of Colorado's hunting land is:
24. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is:
25. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?