Free hunter education exam prep for South Dakota 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 "zone of fire" refers to:
2. Hen mallards and hen American black ducks look similar at a distance; hunters are taught to compare their:
3. A deer's antler size and point count mainly reflect:
4. The best way to carry a firearm when hunting with a group is:
5. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
6. Wearing blaze orange while hunting primarily helps to:
7. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
8. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
9. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
10. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
11. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
12. 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?
13. Firearms should be unloaded when:
14. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
15. A habitat's "arrangement" — how food, water, and cover are positioned relative to each other — matters because:
16. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
17. In South Dakota, a hunter must be 12 years old by which date to hunt, with a narrow exception for birthdays later in the year?
18. A hunter unsure whether an animal is a legal, huntable species or a protected look-alike should:
19. An early sign of hypothermia often includes:
20. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
21. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
22. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
23. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
24. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
25. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include: