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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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What is the name of the part of the firearm highlighted in blue on this rifle?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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."

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What is the name of the bow part highlighted in blue?

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The correct answer is grip.

What is the name of the arrow part highlighted in blue?

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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?