BC CORE Exam Practice Test 2026
Practise for the B.C. CORE written exam: 90 multiple-choice questions, with 68 points needed to pass, plus a separate practical firearm handling exam. Practice test 1 covers the CORE program and B.C. credentials. The other sets cover firearm safety, ethics, conservation, identification and survival.
Quick answer
The B.C. CORE written exam (Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education) has 90 questions. Pass mark: 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam. It is run by BC Wildlife Federation, which runs CORE for the Province of British Columbia. Practise here for free with 120 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 20
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Answer: C. Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education
CORE is B.C.'s official hunter safety training program.
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Question 2 of 20
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Answer: B. The BC Wildlife Federation
The BC Wildlife Federation administers CORE and makes exams available through certified examiners.
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Question 3 of 20
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Answer: A. 10 or older
The BCWF says CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.
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Question 4 of 20
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Answer: C. 90
The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions based on the CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis.
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Question 5 of 20
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Answer: A. At least 68
You need at least 68 points overall on the 90-question written exam.
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Question 6 of 20
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Answer: B. Safely handle two of the five action types and load and unload dummy ammunition
The practical exam tests safe handling of two action types, using dummy ammunition only.
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Question 7 of 20
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Answer: B. 23 out of 30
A minimum of 23 out of 30 is needed to pass the practical exam.
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Question 8 of 20
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Answer: B. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form
A completed CFSC report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card is not accepted for this.
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Question 9 of 20
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Answer: C. The CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis
Questions come from the CORE manual and the Synopsis. Supplemental manual information is not tested.
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Question 10 of 20
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Answer: A. Indigenous Peoples and Hunting in B.C.
Subjects include conservation, ethics, law and regulations, first aid and survival, firearm safety, animal and bird identification, and Indigenous peoples and hunting.
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Question 11 of 20
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Answer: D. Animal identification and bird identification
The written exam includes both animal identification and bird identification.
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Question 12 of 20
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Answer: A. A certified CORE examiner
Exams are taken with a certified CORE examiner, usually through a course or an exam challenge.
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Question 13 of 20
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Answer: D. Yes. You can self-study, then book an exam with a certified examiner
Self-study and an online CORE course are both options before booking an exam with an examiner.
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Question 14 of 20
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Answer: A. The examiner's document of completion with the administration fee
You send the document of completion and the fee to the BCWF to receive your graduation certificate.
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Question 15 of 20
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Answer: A. A Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID)
You request a free FWID. A hunting credential on your FWID profile shows you completed hunter safety training.
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Question 16 of 20
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Answer: C. That you completed hunter safety training
The hunting credential confirms hunter safety training and decides which licences and services you qualify for.
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Question 17 of 20
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Answer: D. Online in WILD, or in person at FrontCounter BC, Service BC or a vendor
You can apply online in WILD or in person. In-person applications are active right away if approved.
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Question 18 of 20
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Answer: C. Up to 3 business days
Online applications can take up to 3 business days to review.
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Question 19 of 20
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Answer: A. Living in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months
Canadian citizens and permanent residents must have lived in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months.
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Question 20 of 20
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Answer: C. Every 3 years
B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
The real test: 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam
What to know before the test
- CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.
- The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 68 points to pass.
- In the practical exam you safely handle two of the five firearm action types with dummy ammunition. You need 23 out of 30.
- A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card does not.
- After passing, you request a free Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID). Your hunting credential shows on your FWID profile.
- B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the BC CORE exam?
The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions. There is also a separate practical firearm handling exam.
What is the pass mark for CORE?
At least 68 points on the written exam and at least 23 out of 30 on the practical exam.
Do I have to do the practical exam if I have a PAL?
A PAL card is not accepted. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form does exempt you from the practical exam.
Can I study for CORE online?
Yes. The BCWF offers an online course, or you can self-study the CORE manual and the regulations synopsis, then book an exam with a certified examiner.
What do I do after passing CORE?
Send your document of completion to the BCWF for your graduation certificate, then request a Fish and Wildlife ID and apply for your hunting credential.