Free hunter education exam prep for New Jersey 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. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
2. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
3. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
4. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
5. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
6. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
7. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
8. A "fair chase" ethic means:
9. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
10. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
11. A "zone of fire" refers to:
12. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
13. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
14. A hunter unsure whether an animal is a legal, huntable species or a protected look-alike should:
15. Where can hunters find current season dates, bag limits, and legal hunting methods for their state?
16. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
17. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
18. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
19. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
20. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
21. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
22. Firearms should be unloaded when:
23. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
24. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
25. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is: