Hunter Safety Course Practice Test with Answers Texas - Georgia - Florida - West Virginia...
Test your knowledge for free with our hunter education practice test! This is not the official hunter education exam, however the questions are similar to the ones you will have to answer during the official exam. You will have access to the correct answer by clicking on the RIGHT OR WRONG? button after choosing your answer. All hunter education questions come with multiple choice options.
What is the name of the part of a shotshell highlighted in blue?
Powder
Bullet
Casing
Primer
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Powder is a chemical mixture that, when ignited, creates gases that propel the bullet or shot through the barrel.
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Powder is a chemical mixture that, when ignited, creates gases that propel the bullet or shot through the barrel.
What is the name of the part of a shotshell highlighted in blue?
Casing
Bullet
Powder
Primer
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The primer is an explosive compound that ignites the powder charge when struck by a firing pin.
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The primer is an explosive compound that ignites the powder charge when struck by a firing pin.
Which one of these cartridges is a magnum?
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Magnum cartridges have more powder and/or shot than other cartridges.
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Magnum cartridges have more powder and/or shot than other cartridges.
Where is the best vital area to aim?
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A well placed shot striking the heart, lungs, or liver will kill cleanly and quickly. Hitting very specific spots on an animal, which does not have "bull's eye" like a paper target, requires intimate knowledge of the animal's anatomy. Most hunters should think of the heart and lungs as the best vital areas to aim at.
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A well placed shot striking the heart, lungs, or liver will kill cleanly and quickly. Hitting very specific spots on an animal, which does not have "bull's eye" like a paper target, requires intimate knowledge of the animal's anatomy. Most hunters should think of the heart and lungs as the best vital areas to aim at.
Which one of these firearm sights is a bead sight?
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Used on shotgun barrels and located near the muzzle of the barrel. Allows the hunter to position his cheek on the stock in such a way that he will not sight above or below a moving target.
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Used on shotgun barrels and located near the muzzle of the barrel. Allows the hunter to position his cheek on the stock in such a way that he will not sight above or below a moving target.
Which one of these field carry positions is the sling position?
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Big game hunters find a sling very helpful to carry and shoot a firearm accurately from the off-hand position. The sling carry is not recommended in difficult terrain. On such occasions, the rifle should be held in your hands (ready carry) for complete muzzle control.
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Big game hunters find a sling very helpful to carry and shoot a firearm accurately from the off-hand position. The sling carry is not recommended in difficult terrain. On such occasions, the rifle should be held in your hands (ready carry) for complete muzzle control.
Which one of these shooting positions is the prone position?
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The prone position offers the most body support and stability. It is the most accurate for long distance shots.
However, if the grass is long or if there are many small bushes, it could obstruct your shooting vision.
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The prone position offers the most body support and stability. It is the most accurate for long distance shots.
However, if the grass is long or if there are many small bushes, it could obstruct your shooting vision.
Which one of these shooting positions is the standing position?
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The off-hand shooting position is very practical for hunting, but offers the least amount of accuracy. The use of a sling while shooting off-hand will improve a person's aim.
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The off-hand shooting position is very practical for hunting, but offers the least amount of accuracy. The use of a sling while shooting off-hand will improve a person's aim.
Which field carry should the last person in a hunting group traveling in a single file use?
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The sling carry is recommended for the last hunter traveling in a single file. Do not use this method if someone is behind you.
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The sling carry is recommended for the last hunter traveling in a single file. Do not use this method if someone is behind you.
What is the name of the part of the firearm highlighted in blue on this rifle?
Stock
Barrel
Action
Trigger
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The metal tube through which the bullet, shot or slug travels when the cartridge is fired is the barrel.
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The metal tube through which the bullet, shot or slug travels when the cartridge is fired is the barrel.
What is the name of the part of the firearm highlighted in blue on this rifle?
Stock
Barrel
Casing
Sight
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Sight is any of numerous optical devices that aid in aiming a firearm. Its forms include the simple iron sights on pistols and the more complex front and rear sights on target and high-powered sporting rifles.
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Sight is any of numerous optical devices that aid in aiming a firearm. Its forms include the simple iron sights on pistols and the more complex front and rear sights on target and high-powered sporting rifles.
What is the name of the part of a firearm highlighted in blue on this rifle?
Stock
Action
Sight
Primer
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The action is the heart of the firearm. Contains the moving parts which load, fire, and eject the shells.
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The action is the heart of the firearm. Contains the moving parts which load, fire, and eject the shells
What is the name of the part of the firearm highlighted in blue on this semi-automatic handgun?
Sight
Trigger
Hammer
Chamber
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The hammer works on a rotating basis: when the trigger is pulled, a spring forces the hammer to rotate, hitting the firing pin which then hits the primer of the cartridge, igniting it and thus firing the gun.
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The hammer works on a rotating basis: when the trigger is pulled, a spring forces the hammer to rotate, hitting the firing pin which then hits the primer of the cartridge, igniting it and thus firing the gun.
What is the name of the part of the firearm highlighted in blue on this revolver?
Cylinder
Barrel
Muzzle
Grip
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In firearms, the cylinder is the cylindrical, rotating part of a revolver containing multiple chambers, each of which is capable of holding a single cartridge.
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In firearms, the cylinder is the cylindrical, rotating part of a revolver containing multiple chambers, each of which is capable of holding a single cartridge.
Which one of these firearm sights is an aperture sight?
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The rear sight has a small hole that the shooter must look(peep) through. The front sight is usually a post sight. The human eye automatically centers the front sight in the rear peep or aperture sight. The front sight is then aligned with the target. These sights are more accurate than open sights.
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The rear sight has a small hole that the shooter must look(peep) through. The front sight is usually a post sight. The human eye automatically centers the front sight in the rear peep or aperture sight. The front sight is then aligned with the target. These sights are more accurate than open sights.
Which one of these handguns is a revolver?
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A revolver contains a revolving cylinder in which bullets are loaded.
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A revolver contains a revolving cylinder in which bullets are loaded.
Which one of these firearm safeties is a cross-bolt safety?
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Common on pump and semi-automatic firearms. Located at either the rear or front of the trigger guard. Simple push button action blocks the trigger mechanism.
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Common on pump and semi-automatic firearms. Located at either the rear or front of the trigger guard. Simple push button action blocks the trigger mechanism.
Which one of these firearm safeties is a slide safety?
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Found only on hinge-action shotguns and a few rifles. This safety blocks the trigger or sear, which is the link between the trigger and firing pin.
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Only found on bolt-action rifles. Also called the three-position safety. Located at the rear of the bolt on the cocking piece of the bolt-action
Which ammunition is considered to be a centerfire ammunition?
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Centerfire ammunitions are used for rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Primer is located in the center of the case head.
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Centerfire ammunitions are used for rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Primer is located in the center of the case head.
Which of these bow types is the most popular?
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The compound bow, using a system of cables and pulleys, is the most popular bow for both hunting and target shooting. The greatest advantage of the compound bow is its "draw weight let-off."
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The compound bow, using a system of cables and pulleys, is the most popular bow for both hunting and target shooting. The greatest advantage of the compound bow is its "draw weight let-off."
What is the name of the bow part highlighted in blue?
Upper limb
Grip
String
Wheel
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The correct answer is grip.
What is the name of the arrow part highlighted in blue?
Nock
Fletching
Shaft
Arrow head
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The plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow are referred to as fletching. Fletching creates wind drag providing stability and accuracy in flight.
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The plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow are referred to as fletching. Fletching creates wind drag providing stability and accuracy in flight.
Which one of these elevated stands is a ladder stand?
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Ladder stands include a ladder and platform that can be secured to a tree.
Each section of a ladder should be held together with retainer pins, clips, bolts or some other device provided by the manufacturer to prevent the ladder sections from coming apart unexpectedly. Check every ladder section connection every time you leave the ground. If ladder sections are separating, do not use the stand.
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Ladder stands include a ladder and platform that can be secured to a tree.
Each section of a ladder should be held together with retainer pins, clips, bolts or some other device provided by the manufacturer to prevent the ladder sections from coming apart unexpectedly. Check every ladder section connection every time you leave the ground. If ladder sections are separating, do not use the stand.
Which one of these traps is a trap foot hold?
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Leghold traps are manufactured in a variety of styles including longspring trap, coilspring trap, jump trap or underspring trap, and padded trap. They come in many sizes and must be matched to the size of the animal being trapped. Leghold traps may be used on land and water.
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Leghold traps are manufactured in a variety of styles including longspring trap, coilspring trap, jump trap or underspring trap, and padded trap. They come in many sizes and must be matched to the size of the animal being trapped. Leghold traps may be used on land and water.
Which firearm safety rules does the following picture refer to?
Never shoot at water or a flat, hard surface
Only Point a firearm at things you want to shoot
Store firearms and ammunition separately
Be sure the barrel and action of your firearm are clear of all obstructions
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Be sure the barrel and action of your firearm are clear of all obstructions.
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Be sure the barrel and action of your firearm are clear of all obstructions.
Which firearm safety rules does the following picture refer to?
Unload firearms when not in use
Be sure the barrel and action of your firearm are clear of all obstructions
Control the muzzle of your firearm
Avoid drugs and alcoholic beverages
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Unload firearms when not in use.
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Unload firearms when not in use.
What is the name of the part of the firearm highlighted in blue?
Trigger guard
Trigger
Wing safety
Sight
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Trigger guard.
A trigger guard is a protective loop surrounding the trigger of a firearm designed to prevent unwanted contact with the trigger.
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Trigger guard.
A trigger guard is a protective loop surrounding the trigger of a firearm designed to prevent unwanted contact with the trigger.
What is the name of the part of the firearm highlighted in blue?
Muzzle
Trigger
Bore
Action
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Bore.
The inside diameter of a firearm barrel.
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Bore.
The inside diameter of a firearm barrel.
Name first firearm shown in this picture.
Muzzleloader
Shotgun
Rifle
Handgun
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Rifle.
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Rifle.
What is the name of the spiral grooves found on the inside of the bore of a firearm?
Boring
Rifling
Hanging
Spiraling
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Rifling.
The spiral grooves inside the barrel are known as rifling.
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Rifling.
The spiral grooves inside the barrel are known as rifling.
What type of choke is shown on the first firearm in the picture?
Modified choke
Improved cylinder choke
Full choke
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Full choke.
This choke has a tight constriction and a dense pattern.
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Full choke.
This choke has a tight constriction and a dense pattern.
What type of firearm sight is used on the firearm in the picture?
Open sight
Rear sight
Bead sight
Telescopic sight
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Open sight.
Most factory-ordered rifles are equipped with an open rear sight and a front sight.
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Open sight.
Most factory-ordered rifles are equipped with an open rear sight and a front sight.
Open sight
Rear sight
Bead sight
Telescopic sight
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Rear sight.
The rear sight has a small hole that the shooter must look (peep) through.
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Rear sight.
The rear sight has a small hole that the shooter must look (peep) through.
What type of firearm safety is used on the firearm in the picture?
Wing safety
Cross-bolt safety
Slide safety
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Wing safety.
Located at the rear of the bolt on the cocking piece of the bolt-action firearm.
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Wing safety.
Located at the rear of the bolt on the cocking piece of the bolt-action firearm..
What type of firearm safety is used on the firearm in the picture?
Wing safety
Cross-bolt safety
Slide safety
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Slide safety.
This safety blocks the trigger or sear, which is the link between the trigger and firing pin.
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Slide safety.
This safety blocks the trigger or sear, which is the link between the trigger and firing pin
What is the name of the 1st cartridge component?
Case
Primer
Powder
Bullet
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Bullet.
A bullet is a small, metal object that is shot from a firearm. A bullet is the part of the ammunition that is fired through a rifle barrel.
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Bullet.
A bullet is a small, metal object that is shot from a firearm. A bullet is the part of the ammunition that is fired through a rifle barrel.
What is the name of the 2nd cartridge component?
Case
Primer
Powder
Bullet
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Case.
The case is the container which holds all other ammunition components. It's usually made up of brass, steel, copper, paper or plastic.
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Case.
The case is the container which holds all other ammunition components. It's usually made up of brass, steel, copper, paper or plastic.
What's the name of the 4th rifle cartridge shown in the picture?
Pointed soft point
Full metal jacket
Rounded soft point
Protected tip
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Full Metal Jacket.
Non-expanding - maximum penetration without mushrooming - ILLEGAL FOR BIG GAME HUNTING!
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Full Metal Jacket.
Non-expanding - maximum penetration without mushrooming - ILLEGAL FOR BIG GAME HUNTING!
What's the name of the 2nd rifle cartridge shown in the picture?
Pointed soft point
Full metal jacket
Protected tip
Rounded soft point
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Rounded soft point.
Dependable - favorite for lower velocity calibers - recommended for tubular magazines.
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Rounded soft point.
Dependable - favorite for lower velocity calibers - recommended for tubular magazines.
In regards to rifle shooting, which term means to continue momentarily the previous action before the shot was fired?
Body positioning
Aiming
Trigger squeeze
Follow through
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Follow through.
Follow through means that the correct stance and sight picture are maintained after the firearm is discharged. A conscious follow through is essential when shooting a moving target.
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Follow through.
Follow through means that the correct stance and sight picture are maintained after the firearm is discharged. A conscious follow through is essential when shooting a moving target.
Which shooting position is the 3rd hunter using in the picture?
Prone
Kneeling
Sitting
Standing
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Kneeling position.
This position is less stable than sitting and prone position, because one arm and elbow are not supported.
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Kneeling position.
This position is less stable than sitting and prone position, because one arm and elbow are not supported.
Name this method of leading the target. "The shotgun is fired at a point ahead of the target without continued barrel swing. This technique is used if the bird is close and in front of you."
Snap shooting
Sustained lead
Swing through
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Snap shooting.
The shotgun is fired at a point ahead of the target without continued barrel swing. This technique is used if the bird is close and in front of you. In any other circumstance this technique is not recommended.
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Snap shooting.
The shotgun is fired at a point ahead of the target without continued barrel swing. This technique is used if the bird is close and in front of you. In any other circumstance this technique is not recommended.
What type of field carry is the 3rd hunter in the picture using?
Shoulder carry
Trail carry
Sling carry
Elbow carry
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Trail carry.
This one-handed carry provides the least control in the event of a fall or other problems. Never use this carry if someone is walking ahead of you.
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Trail carry.
This one-handed carry provides the least control in the event of a fall or other problems. Never use this carry if someone is walking ahead of you.
Shoulder carry
Trail carry
Elbow carry
Sling carry
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Elbow carry.
A safe method when walking in a field or through grassland. Safe to use when others are behind or to your side, but not when they are in front of you.
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Elbow carry.
A safe method when walking in a field or through grassland. Safe to use when others are behind or to your side, but not when they are in front of you.
Which step of cleaning a firearm is shown in the picture?
Attach the bore brush to the cleaning rod and apply the bore cleaner to the brush
Run a clean dry patch through the bore several times
Once the bore is clean, run a lightly oiled patch through the bore
Run the brush through the bore of the firearm barrel several times
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Run the brush through the bore of the firearm barrel several times.Sorry, wrong answer.
Run the brush through the bore of the firearm barrel several times.
What key characteristics of an animal are we showing in the picture?
External features
Skulls
Droppings
Tracks
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Tracks.
When soil conditions are right, many species can be identified by their track imprint.
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Tracks.
When soil conditions are right, many species can be identified by their track imprint.
Platform stand
Climbing stand
Ladder stand
Hang-on stand
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Climbing stand.
Climbing stands consist of two pieces – the seating and standing platforms. Hunters climb the tree by moving the seating platform with their upper body, securing it to the tree, then lifting the standing platform with their feet, and securing it to the tree, until they are at the desired height.
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Climbing stand.
Climbing stands consist of two pieces – the seating and standing platforms. Hunters climb the tree by moving the seating platform with their upper body, securing it to the tree, then lifting the standing platform with their feet, and securing it to the tree, until they are at the desired height.
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