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. An imbalanced deer herd with too many does relative to bucks can lead to a prolonged rutting period, which is most physically stressful for:
2. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
4. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
5. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
6. Wildlife agencies commonly adjust bag limits and season length based on:
7. A hunter education certificate earned in one state:
8. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
9. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
10. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
11. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
12. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
13. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
14. Ammunition should always match the firearm's:
15. Which of the following is a recognized limiting factor on a wildlife population?
16. 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:
17. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
18. Feral hogs are a fast-spreading invasive species in many states. Research suggests that to simply prevent a feral hog population from growing, managers must remove roughly what share of it each year?
19. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
20. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
21. Where can hunters find current season dates, bag limits, and legal hunting methods for their state?
22. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
23. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
24. In New Mexico, hunters under 18 must complete hunter education certification, or an alternative program, before:
25. In New Mexico, how can a hunter fulfill the big game tagging requirement without a physical tag?