Free hunter education exam prep for North Carolina 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. Studies on feral hog control have generally found that hunting them, with or without dogs, is:
2. A "zone of fire" refers to:
3. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
4. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
5. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
6. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
7. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
8. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to:
9. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is:
10. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
11. A deer's antler size and point count mainly reflect:
12. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
13. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
14. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
15. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
16. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
17. Firearms should be unloaded when:
18. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
19. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
20. 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:
21. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
22. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
23. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
24. In late summer, some male ducks molt into a temporary "eclipse" plumage that:
25. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should: