Free hunter education exam prep for Maine 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. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
3. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
4. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
5. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
6. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
7. Firearms should be unloaded when:
8. A deer's antler size and point count mainly reflect:
9. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
10. In late summer, some male ducks molt into a temporary "eclipse" plumage that:
11. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
12. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
13. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
14. Where can hunters find current season dates, bag limits, and legal hunting methods for their state?
15. 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:
16. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
17. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
18. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
19. Wildlife agencies commonly adjust bag limits and season length based on:
20. The maximum number of animals an area can support without habitat damage is called:
21. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
22. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
23. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
24. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
25. What should you always do before loading a firearm?