Free hunter education exam prep for Texas 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 hunt plan left with a family member or friend should include:
2. Under many waterfowl regulations, being able to identify each species matters because:
3. Migratory game birds in Texas, such as doves, may additionally require:
4. A habitat's "arrangement" — how food, water, and cover are positioned relative to each other — matters because:
5. What is the primary source of funding for wildlife conservation in the United States, generated through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition?
6. Before hunting on private property, a hunter must:
7. In Texas, it is illegal to carry a firearm in a vehicle that is:
8. Harvested deer in Texas typically must be tagged using:
9. The five components of wildlife habitat are food, water, cover, space, and:
10. If a distant animal can only be identified by sound or partial movement in brush, a hunter should:
11. In Texas, blaze orange clothing during hunting season is:
12. In Texas, it is illegal to hunt from or across a:
13. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
14. Texas's hunter education requirement can typically be satisfied by:
15. In Texas, hunter education certification is generally required for hunters:
16. A Texas hunting license year generally runs from:
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. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
19. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
20. In Texas, landowner permission for hunting on private property must be:
21. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
22. A single antlerless deer standing alone in an open field or food plot is often, in fact, a:
23. Which agency manages hunting regulations in Texas?
24. Which of the following is NOT one of the basic habitat components an animal needs to survive?
25. A "fair chase" ethic means: