Free hunter education exam prep for Kentucky 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. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
2. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
3. Wearing blaze orange while hunting primarily helps to:
4. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
5. A "fair chase" ethic means:
6. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
7. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
8. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
9. Since the Pittman-Robertson Act took effect in 1937, hunting and fishing license fees and equipment excise taxes have generated for wildlife conservation:
10. Which of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?
11. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
12. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
13. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
14. An imbalanced deer herd with too many does relative to bucks can lead to a prolonged rutting period, which is most physically stressful for:
15. A "zone of fire" refers to:
16. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
17. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
18. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
19. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
20. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
21. Feral hogs are a fast-spreading invasive species in many states. Research suggests that to simply prevent a feral hog population from growing, managers must remove roughly what share of it each year?
22. Ammunition should always match the firearm's:
23. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
24. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
25. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because: