Free hunter education exam prep for West Virginia 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. Many states participate in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which means a wildlife law violation in one member state can result in:
3. Since the Pittman-Robertson Act took effect in 1937, hunting and fishing license fees and equipment excise taxes have generated for wildlife conservation:
4. Before climbing into a tree stand, a hunter should always:
5. In late summer, some male ducks molt into a temporary "eclipse" plumage that:
6. A habitat's "arrangement" — how food, water, and cover are positioned relative to each other — matters because:
7. At a distance, the most reliable way to tell a wild turkey tom (male) from a hen (female) is:
8. An imbalanced deer herd with too many does relative to bucks can lead to a prolonged rutting period, which is most physically stressful for:
9. 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:
10. A landowner who gives permission to hunt their property can legally:
11. When using a muzzleloader, loose black powder or substitute powder should be kept:
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. What should you do if your firearm fails to fire (a "misfire")?
14. Where can hunters find current season dates, bag limits, and legal hunting methods for their state?
15. Two similar-looking game species with different seasons or legal status underscore why hunters should:
16. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly through:
17. Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife is considered:
18. When should a hunter's finger be on the trigger?
19. Habitat protected using hunting license fees and excise taxes on hunting equipment:
20. Before crossing a fence, obstacle, or difficult terrain, a hunter should:
21. Harvested game must typically be tagged and reported:
22. A "zone of fire" refers to:
23. In West Virginia, permanent hunter education certification requires a student to have reached which age by the date of the written exam?
24. States require hunters to report their harvest mainly so that:
25. An early sign of hypothermia often includes: