Free hunter education exam prep for Ohio 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. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
2. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
3. Wearing blaze orange while hunting primarily helps to:
4. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
5. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
6. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
7. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
8. Before taking a shot, positively identifying the species and, where required, the sex of the animal is important mainly because:
9. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is:
10. A "fair chase" ethic means:
11. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
12. Firearms should be unloaded when:
13. A "zone of fire" refers to:
14. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
15. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
16. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
17. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
18. What should you always do before loading a firearm?
19. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
20. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
21. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
22. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
23. Before nocking an arrow, a bowhunter should check that:
24. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
25. An imbalanced deer herd with too many does relative to bucks can lead to a prolonged rutting period, which is most physically stressful for: