Nova Scotia Hunter Education Practice Test 2026
Practise for Nova Scotia's first-time hunter training: the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the online Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course, each with an 80% pass mark. Practice test 1 covers Nova Scotia's own rules. The other sets cover safety, ethics, wildlife and survival taught across Canada.
Kurz und knapp
Bestanden: 80% on the online hunter education exam (80% on the firearms safety tests too). Zuständig: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course); Department of Justice through Safety Services Nova Scotia (firearms course). Hier üben Sie kostenlos mit 118 Fragen, jeweils mit Antwort und Erklärung. Am 10. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.
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Frage 1 von 18
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Antwort: A. A Wildlife Resources Client Card, a hunting licence and a Wildlife Habitat Stamp
Residents need a Nova Scotia Wildlife Resources Client Card, a valid hunting licence and a Wildlife Habitat Stamp.
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Antwort: A. When they buy their hunting licence
The Wildlife Habitat Stamp is acquired when you buy your hunting licence.
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Antwort: A. Firearm safety training and hunter education
First-time firearm hunters must complete both firearm safety and hunter education training.
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Antwort: D. Bowhunter education
First-time bow hunters must complete bowhunter education.
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Antwort: C. The Canadian Firearms Safety (non-restricted) Course
Firearm training has two parts: first the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, then the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course.
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Antwort: D. The Department of Justice, through Safety Services Nova Scotia
The CFSC in Nova Scotia is run by the Department of Justice through Safety Services Nova Scotia.
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Antwort: C. A practical test and a written test
The course covers safe firearm handling and includes a practical test and a written test.
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Antwort: B. 80%
The pass mark for the CFSC tests is 80%.
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Antwort: B. Online only, ending with an online exam
The Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course is online only and ends with an online exam.
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Antwort: A. 80%
The online exam has a pass mark of 80%.
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Antwort: B. Hunt NS
Registration is through Hunt NS. The course is provided by the Department of Natural Resources.
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Frage 12 von 18
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Antwort: C. A Wildlife Resources Client Card
After training, apply for a Wildlife Resources Client Card, which you need to buy a hunting licence.
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Antwort: A. A Minor's Firearms Licence
Anyone under 18 who wants to hunt with a firearm also needs a federal Minor's Firearms Licence.
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Antwort: A. Only if the Minister permits it
A person under 12 may not take a hunter education course unless the Minister permits it.
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Antwort: D. An orange cap or hat and an orange shirt, vest or coat, visible from all directions
Anyone hunting or accompanying a hunter must wear an orange cap or hat and an orange shirt, vest or coat, plainly visible from all directions.
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Antwort: B. At least 2,581 square cm (400 square inches)
Camouflage orange is defined as a broken pattern with at least 2,581 square cm (400 square inches) of hunter orange.
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Antwort: D. Waterfowl hunters
Exemptions include waterfowl hunting, night raccoon hunting and bow hunting in areas designated for bow hunting only.
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Antwort: B. Yes, with satisfactory proof that it is an equivalent course
Proof of an equivalent course from another province, state or country can be accepted.
Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.
Die echte Prüfung: 80% on the online hunter education exam (80% on the firearms safety tests too)
Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten
- Residents need a Wildlife Resources Client Card, a hunting licence and a Wildlife Habitat Stamp, plus any federal permits.
- First-time firearm hunters take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course first, then the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course.
- The Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course is online only, and its exam has an 80% pass mark. Register through Hunt NS.
- First-time bow hunters must complete bowhunter education.
- Anyone under 18 hunting with a firearm also needs a federal Minor's Firearms Licence.
- Hunters and the people with them must wear an orange hat and an orange shirt, vest or coat, visible from all directions.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Can I take Nova Scotia hunter education online?
Yes. The Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course is online only, through Hunt NS, and ends with an online exam.
Wann ist die Prüfung bestanden?
80% on the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course exam. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course tests also need 80%.
Which course do I take first?
For firearm hunting, take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course first, then the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course.
What do I need after the courses?
Apply for a Wildlife Resources Client Card, then buy your hunting licence. The Wildlife Habitat Stamp comes with the licence.