Free hunter education exam prep for Louisiana 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. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is:
2. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
3. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
4. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
5. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
6. A hunter education certificate earned in one state:
7. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
8. A deer's antler size and point count mainly reflect:
9. A hunter unsure whether an animal is a legal, huntable species or a protected look-alike should:
10. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
11. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
12. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
13. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
14. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
15. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
16. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
17. 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:
18. The maximum number of animals an area can support without habitat damage is called:
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. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
21. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
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. Which of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?
25. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to: