Free hunter education exam prep for Nevada 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. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
2. An imbalanced deer herd with too many does relative to bucks can lead to a prolonged rutting period, which is most physically stressful for:
3. Which of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?
4. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
5. A "fair chase" ethic means:
6. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
7. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
8. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
9. 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:
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. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
13. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
14. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
15. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
16. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
17. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
18. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
19. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
20. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
21. The maximum number of animals an area can support without habitat damage is called:
22. 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:
23. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
24. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
25. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their: