Free hunter education exam prep for New York 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. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
2. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
3. For visibility while big game hunting, New York allows hunters to wear fluorescent orange or, as an alternative option, fluorescent:
4. To hunt during New York's bow season in many areas, a hunter generally needs:
5. A hunter education certificate earned in one state:
6. To take antlerless deer in many New York wildlife management units, a hunter typically needs:
7. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
8. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to:
9. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
10. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
11. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
12. Which agency manages hunting regulations in New York?
13. Wildlife agencies commonly adjust bag limits and season length based on:
14. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
15. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is:
16. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
17. 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:
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. Where can hunters find current season dates, bag limits, and legal hunting methods for their state?
20. New York divides the state into hunting zones mainly because:
21. The maximum number of animals an area can support without habitat damage is called:
22. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
23. A "fair chase" ethic means:
24. Firearms should be unloaded when:
25. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because: