Free hunter education exam prep for New Hampshire 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 of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?
2. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
3. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
4. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
5. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
6. A hunter education certificate earned in one state:
7. 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:
8. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to:
9. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
10. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
11. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
12. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
13. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
14. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
15. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
16. Wearing blaze orange while hunting primarily helps to:
17. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
18. Since the Pittman-Robertson Act took effect in 1937, hunting and fishing license fees and equipment excise taxes have generated for wildlife conservation:
19. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
20. A "fair chase" ethic means:
21. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
22. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
23. The maximum number of animals an area can support without habitat damage is called:
24. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
25. Before taking a shot, positively identifying the species and, where required, the sex of the animal is important mainly because: