Free hunter education exam prep covering the national IHEA-USA standards. 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. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
2. A hunter education certificate earned in one state:
3. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
4. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
5. A deer's antler size and point count mainly reflect:
6. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
7. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
8. Which of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?
9. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
10. 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:
11. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
12. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
13. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
14. Before taking a shot, positively identifying the species and, where required, the sex of the animal is important mainly because:
15. Wearing blaze orange while hunting primarily helps to:
16. A "zone of fire" refers to:
17. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
18. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
19. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
20. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
21. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
22. The maximum number of animals an area can support without habitat damage is called:
23. Ammunition should always match the firearm's:
24. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to:
25. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept: