Free hunter education exam prep for Illinois 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. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
2. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
3. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
5. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
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. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
8. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
9. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
10. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
11. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
12. A "fair chase" ethic means:
13. Wildlife agencies commonly adjust bag limits and season length based on:
14. Firearms should be unloaded when:
15. Wearing blaze orange while hunting primarily helps to:
16. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
17. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
18. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
19. 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:
20. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
21. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
22. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
23. 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:
24. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
25. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported: