NSW R-Licence Hunting Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 2 for the NSW R-Licence Hunting Practice Test: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Hunting
New South Wales
40 questions
Checked October 11, 2026

Question 1 of 20
Game is running from a bushfire. What does NSW law say?
- Only bowhunters may take it
- You may hunt it because it is easy to find
- You must not hunt game fleeing from fire or smoke
- You may light a fire to move it along
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Answer: C. You must not hunt game fleeing from fire or smoke
Hunters must not hunt game fleeing from fire or smoke, and must not light a fire to flush or hunt game.
Question 2 of 20
When hunting deer with dogs in NSW, what may the dogs be used for?
- To chase the deer until it is exhausted
- Only to locate, point or flush the deer
- To catch and hold the deer
- Dogs cannot be used near deer
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Answer: B. Only to locate, point or flush the deer
Dogs may only be used to locate, point or flush deer. A lone hunter may use one dog; a group may use two.
Question 3 of 20
How many dogs may a hunter alone use to hunt pigs in NSW?
- Three
- One
- Two
- Ten
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Answer: A. Three
When hunting pigs, a lone hunter may use up to three dogs and a group up to five. Dogs may only locate, hold or bail pigs.
Question 4 of 20
Which of these must every hunting dog have in NSW?
- A microchip and a collar with the owner's contact details
- A muzzle
- A blaze orange vest
- A bell
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Answer: A. A microchip and a collar with the owner's contact details
Hunting dogs must be microchipped and wear a collar tag with the owner's name, address and phone number. They must be on a lead or wear a switched-on tracking collar.
Question 5 of 20
What is the status of the NSW Game Hunting Licence Code of Practice?
- It is a mandatory, enforceable condition of every game hunting licence
- It applies only to commercial hunters
- It applies only on private land
- It is optional advice
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Answer: A. It is a mandatory, enforceable condition of every game hunting licence
Following the Code of Practice is a condition of every NSW game hunting licence. Breaches can lead to penalties and loss of the licence.
Question 6 of 20
Under the Code of Practice, when must you NOT shoot at an animal?
- When it is more than 10 metres away
- When it is a feral animal
- When you cannot clearly see and identify it
- When it is moving slowly
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Answer: C. When you cannot clearly see and identify it
You must not shoot if the animal cannot be clearly seen and identified, or if there is a risk of injury to any person or significant damage to property.
Question 7 of 20
You kill a female animal that was feeding young. What does the Code of Practice require?
- Nothing more
- Make every reasonable effort to find and humanely kill any dependent young
- Leave the area quickly
- Report it within 30 days
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Answer: B. Make every reasonable effort to find and humanely kill any dependent young
If a lactating female is killed, you must make every reasonable effort to locate and humanely kill any dependent young.
Question 8 of 20
You wound an animal and it runs off. What must you do?
- Make every reasonable effort to find it and kill it quickly and humanely
- Mark the spot and come back next season
- Let it go, since it may recover
- Fire warning shots
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Answer: A. Make every reasonable effort to find it and kill it quickly and humanely
The Code of Practice requires you to make every reasonable effort to locate a wounded animal and kill it quickly and humanely.
Question 9 of 20
According to the Code of Practice, at what range should you shoot?
- Any range, if you use a scope
- Only at point-blank range
- As far as you can see
- Only within the reasonably accepted killing range of your firearm or bow
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Answer: D. Only within the reasonably accepted killing range of your firearm or bow
You must shoot only within the reasonably accepted killing range of your equipment so a humane kill is likely.
Question 10 of 20
Does a NSW game hunting licence by itself let you hunt on any land?
- Yes, if you wear blaze orange
- No, you also need the authority of the land's occupier or written permission for public land
- Yes, anywhere in NSW
- Yes, but only on farms
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Answer: B. No, you also need the authority of the land's occupier or written permission for public land
A licence does not authorise hunting on any land by itself. You need the occupier's authority or written permission for public land.
Question 11 of 20
What blaze orange must you wear while hunting on NSW public land?
- An item of blaze orange on the upper body, visible from all sides
- Only a blaze orange flag on your vehicle
- Nothing, it is optional
- Only blaze orange boots
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Answer: A. An item of blaze orange on the upper body, visible from all sides
Wear an item of blaze orange on the outside of your upper body, visible from all sides, at all times while hunting or carrying hunting equipment.
Question 12 of 20
What hours does a day permit allow for hunting on NSW public land?
- Any time of day or night
- Sunrise to sunset only
- Sunrise to midday
- 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
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Answer: D. 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
Day permits allow hunting from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Night hunting needs a night permit.
Question 13 of 20
How close to an occupied house or building may you hunt on NSW public land?
- No closer than 50 metres
- No closer than 20 metres
- Any distance if you are careful
- No closer than 100 metres
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Answer: D. No closer than 100 metres
You must not hunt within 100 m of an occupied residence, dwelling or building on public land or neighbouring land.
Question 14 of 20
How must a firearm be carried in a vehicle on NSW public land?
- Loaded but with the safety catch on
- In the boot with ammunition in the magazine
- Loaded and ready, on the passenger seat
- Unloaded (including any fitted magazine), out of sight, with ammunition in a separate locked container
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Answer: D. Unloaded (including any fitted magazine), out of sight, with ammunition in a separate locked container
A firearm in a vehicle must not be loaded, including any fitted magazine, must not be visible from outside, and ammunition must be locked away separately.
Question 15 of 20
What device must each adult hunter carry while hunting on NSW public land?
- A two-way radio
- A satellite phone
- A flare gun
- A working GPS-enabled device loaded with current hunting maps
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Answer: D. A working GPS-enabled device loaded with current hunting maps
Carry an operational GPS-enabled device with current hunting maps at all times, and be able to show your position. A minor's supervising adult carries it for them.
Question 16 of 20
Can you use a tree stand when hunting on NSW public land?
- Yes, if a harness is worn
- Yes, if it is removed the same day
- Only for bowhunting
- No, tree stands are not allowed
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Answer: D. No, tree stands are not allowed
The permission conditions do not allow tree stands for hunting on public land.
Question 17 of 20
A Total Fire Ban is declared. Can you hunt on NSW public land?
- Yes, with blackpowder firearms only
- No, you must not hunt during a Total Fire Ban
- Yes, with bows only
- Yes, after 6 pm
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Answer: B. No, you must not hunt during a Total Fire Ban
You must not hunt during a Total Fire Ban, and blackpowder firearms must not be used then.
Question 18 of 20
Can you sight in your rifle or practise on targets on NSW public land?
- Yes, on any tree
- No, sighting-in and target practice are not allowed
- Yes, on road signs
- Yes, if no one is around
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Answer: B. No, sighting-in and target practice are not allowed
No sighting-in or target practice with firearms or archery gear is allowed on public land, including on targets, trees or signs.
Question 19 of 20
When hunting with dogs at night on NSW public land, which of these is allowed?
- Each free-ranging dog carrying a light
- Carrying a bow
- Using a spotlight from a vehicle
- Carrying a rifle
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Answer: A. Each free-ranging dog carrying a light
Night dog hunting needs a night permit. Each free-ranging dog must carry a light, and firearms, bows and vehicle spotlights are not allowed.
Question 20 of 20
Can a NSW game hunting licence be cancelled for breaking the Code of Practice?
- Only for commercial hunters
- Yes, and penalties of up to $5,500 per breach can also apply
- No, only fines apply
- Only after three breaches
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Answer: B. Yes, and penalties of up to $5,500 per breach can also apply
A breach of the Code of Practice can bring a penalty of up to $5,500 per breach, plus suspension or cancellation of the licence.

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