Free hunter education exam prep for Tennessee 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. A sudden decrease in a species' habitat, such as a drought reducing water sources, is an example of a:
3. Which action mechanism requires the shooter to manually operate a handle between each shot?
4. Firearms should be unloaded when:
5. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
6. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
7. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
8. 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:
9. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
10. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
11. Where can hunters find current season dates, bag limits, and legal hunting methods for their state?
12. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
13. A hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
14. A habitat's "arrangement" — how food, water, and cover are positioned relative to each other — matters because:
15. Ammunition should always match the firearm's:
16. In late summer, some male ducks molt into a temporary "eclipse" plumage that:
17. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
18. If a shot only wounds an animal, a responsible hunter should:
19. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
20. A "zone of fire" refers to:
21. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
22. The single most important rule of firearm safety is to:
23. When field dressing game, it is most important to:
24. When a wildlife population grows well beyond a habitat's carrying capacity, the most likely outcome is:
25. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always: