Victoria Game Licence Practice Test 2026
Anyone who hunts game in Victoria needs a Game Licence from the Game Management Authority (GMA). Depending on what you hunt, you must pass the Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT), the Hound Hunting Test or the gamebird education module tests. These questions cover the licence rules and test formats. The WIT itself is a video bird ID test, so also study duck identification videos. This is safety, law and ethics education only.
Quick answer
Pass mark: WIT: 85% (57 of 66 marks) with every non-game species correct; Hound Hunting Test: 17 of 22 (75%); module tests: 75%. It is run by Game Management Authority (GMA). Minimum age: 12 to hunt (Hound Hunting Test from 10). Practise here for free with 40 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.
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Question 1 of 20
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Answer: C. Everyone who hunts game, including juniors and international visitors
Anyone hunting game in Victoria must hold a current Victorian Game Licence, including juniors and international visitors.
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Question 2 of 20
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Answer: D. The Game Management Authority (GMA)
Game licences are issued by the Game Management Authority through the My Game Licence (MyGL) online system.
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Question 3 of 20
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Answer: D. 12
Children under 12 cannot use a firearm or hunt or take game in Victoria.
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Answer: A. An endorsement for that game type
Licences must be endorsed for each type of game you hunt, such as deer, duck or Stubble Quail and introduced game birds.
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Question 5 of 20
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Answer: A. Only in Victoria
A Victorian Game Licence only permits hunting in Victoria.
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Question 6 of 20
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Answer: B. Deer (Stalking) and Deer (Stalking & Hounds)
Deer licences come as Deer (Stalking) or Deer (Stalking & Hounds).
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Question 7 of 20
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Answer: C. Pheasant, partridge and quail species
Introduced game birds are pheasant, partridge and quail species. They share an endorsement with Stubble Quail.
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Question 8 of 20
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Answer: D. It is free, but you still apply through MyGL
Junior Game Licences are free, but juniors must still complete an application through MyGL.
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Question 9 of 20
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Answer: C. Hunt duck or Sambar Deer with hounds before passing the test, under direct adult supervision
A Provisional Game Licence lets juniors hunt duck or Sambar Deer with hounds without first passing the test, if directly supervised by an adult licensed for that species.
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Question 10 of 20
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Answer: B. For one calendar year, and it is issued only once per entitlement
It is free, lasts one calendar year (or the rest of the year it is issued) and is issued only once per entitlement. To keep hunting, the junior must pass the tests.
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Answer: D. Under the supervision of a fully licensed adult
Under-18s licensed to use a firearm must do so under the supervision of a fully licensed adult.
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Question 12 of 20
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Answer: C. 14 days
This licence, for people who live outside Australia, is limited to a maximum of 14 days.
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Question 13 of 20
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Answer: D. Under the direct supervision of an adult who holds a valid licence for duck
Non-residents do not sit the WIT or Hound Hunting Test, but they must hunt under the direct supervision of an adult licensed for the species.
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Question 14 of 20
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Answer: A. Hunting introduced game birds on a licensed game bird farm for 7 days
It is free, lasts 7 days and covers only introduced game birds on a game bird farm licensed under the Wildlife Act 1975.
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Question 15 of 20
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Answer: C. The Hound Hunting Test (HHT)
Hunters must pass the Hound Hunting Test before applying for a Game Licence to hunt with hounds.
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Question 16 of 20
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Answer: A. 22 questions; 17 correct (75%)
The HHT has 22 multiple-choice questions and you must answer 17 correctly (75%).
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Question 17 of 20
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Answer: B. 10
All Hound Hunting Test applicants must be at least 10 years old.
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Answer: D. Online through your MyGL account
Since 2025, both tests are taken online through a MyGL account, with no session booking needed.
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Question 19 of 20
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Answer: B. 14 days
Licence holders must notify the GMA of an address change within 14 days through MyGL.
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Question 20 of 20
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Answer: D. Before you hunt that species
Add the entitlement in MyGL before you hunt that species.
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The real test: WIT: 85% (57 of 66 marks) with every non-game species correct; Hound Hunting Test: 17 of 22 (75%); module tests: 75%
What to know before the test
- Everyone who hunts game in Victoria, including juniors and international visitors, must hold a current Game Licence endorsed for that game type.
- The WIT has 22 video questions of waterfowl in flight, to finish in 15 minutes. You need 85% (57 of 66) and must identify every non-game species correctly.
- The Hound Hunting Test has 22 multiple-choice questions and you need 17 correct (75%). It is required to hunt Sambar Deer with hounds.
- All new and renewing gamebird licence applicants must complete free online education modules. Each module test has a 75% pass mark.
- Both the WIT and Hound Hunting Test are taken online through a My Game Licence (MyGL) account.
- Children under 12 cannot hunt or use a firearm. Junior Game Licences for ages 12 to 17 are free.
- Recreational hunting is not allowed from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pass a test to get a Victorian Game Licence?
It depends on what you hunt. Duck hunters must pass the WIT, Sambar Deer hound hunters must pass the Hound Hunting Test, and all gamebird applicants must complete education modules with knowledge tests.
What is the duck ID test in Victoria?
The Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT). It shows 22 short videos of waterfowl in flight. You must name each species and its hunting status, score 85% and identify every non-game species.
Do I have to retake the WIT when I renew?
No. The WIT only needs to be passed once, unless a court orders you to sit it again.
What is the pass mark for the gamebird module tests?
75%. The tests are timed, usually 15 to 20 minutes, and you can retake them as often as needed by re-enrolling in the module.
Can international visitors hunt in Victoria?
Yes, with a Non-resident of Australia Game Licence for up to 14 days. They do not sit the WIT or Hound Hunting Test, but must be directly supervised by a licensed adult.