Free hunter education exam prep for Delaware 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. Ammunition should always match the firearm's:
2. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
3. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
4. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
5. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
6. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
7. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
8. A "fair chase" ethic means:
9. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
10. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
11. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
12. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
13. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to:
14. Wildlife agencies commonly adjust bag limits and season length based on:
15. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
16. A "zone of fire" refers to:
17. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
18. A habitat's "arrangement" — how food, water, and cover are positioned relative to each other — matters because:
19. An imbalanced deer herd with too many does relative to bucks can lead to a prolonged rutting period, which is most physically stressful for:
20. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
21. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
22. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
23. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
24. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
25. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should: