Free hunter education exam prep for New Mexico 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. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
2. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
3. A deer's antler size and point count mainly reflect:
4. Before taking a shot, positively identifying the species and, where required, the sex of the animal is important mainly because:
5. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
6. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
7. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
8. Wearing blaze orange while hunting primarily helps to:
9. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
10. In New Mexico, how can a hunter fulfill the big game tagging requirement without a physical tag?
11. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
12. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
13. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
14. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
15. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
16. In New Mexico, hunters under 18 must complete hunter education certification, or an alternative program, before:
17. Firearms should be unloaded when:
18. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
19. A "zone of fire" refers to:
20. A hunter education certificate earned in one state:
21. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
22. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
23. The maximum number of animals an area can support without habitat damage is called:
24. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
25. Which of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?