BC CORE Exam Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 5 for the BC CORE Exam Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Hunting
British Columbia
120 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
What is one of the most important things to do before any hunting trip?
- Turn off your phone so the battery lasts all week
- Try a new area without a map, because it is the fastest way to learn the land
- Leave a trip plan saying where you will be and when you will return
- Pack only enough food and water for lunch
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Answer: C. Leave a trip plan saying where you will be and when you will return
If you do not return, searchers will know where to look and when to start.
Question 2 of 25
Why can a hunter wear blaze orange and still hunt deer?
- Deer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
- Orange clothing is only worn after the animal has been shot
- Deer are attracted to orange, so it helps bring them closer
- Deer are fully colour-blind, so they cannot see any bright colours at all in daylight
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Answer: A. Deer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
Blaze orange is very visible to people but does not stand out the same way to deer. Movement is more likely to alert them.
Question 3 of 25
Which animal has broad, flat (palmated) antlers?
- Moose
- White-tailed deer
- Mule deer
- Elk
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Answer: A. Moose
Bull moose grow large, flat, palm-shaped antlers. Elk and deer have antlers made of round beams and tines.
Question 4 of 25
A friend hands you a rifle and says, "Don't worry, it's unloaded." What should you do?
- Look down the barrel from the muzzle end
- Pull the trigger to make sure
- Trust your friend and put it in the truck
- Keep the muzzle pointed safely and check it yourself
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Answer: D. Keep the muzzle pointed safely and check it yourself
Treat every firearm as loaded until you have checked it yourself. Never look down the muzzle or pull the trigger to test it.
Question 5 of 25
A hunting partner has a deep cut that is bleeding heavily. What should you do first?
- Give them a drink of water and wait for the bleeding to stop by itself
- Apply firm, direct pressure on the wound and call for help
- Have them walk out alone quickly to get help
- Wash it in a creek and leave it open to the air
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Answer: B. Apply firm, direct pressure on the wound and call for help
Firm, direct pressure is the first step to control serious bleeding.
Question 6 of 25
How should firearms be carried in a vehicle on the way to your hunting area?
- Loaded and ready in the back seat
- Loaded, with only the magazine filled
- Loaded, with the safety on
- Unloaded, and preferably in a case
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Answer: D. Unloaded, and preferably in a case
Provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba make it illegal to have a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.
Question 7 of 25
To hunt ducks and geese in Canada, what federal document do you need in addition to provincial requirements?
- A federal fishing licence
- A boat operator card only
- A Possession and Acquisition Licence for ducks
- A Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit
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Answer: D. A Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit
Waterfowl hunters need a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Saskatchewan's licence page reminds youth waterfowl hunters of this.
Question 8 of 25
In the tree stand diagram, what is item 1?
- A waist belt
- A single chest strap
- A full-body harness
- A rope sling
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Answer: C. A full-body harness
A full-body harness spreads the force of a fall over your body and is the safety system to use in a tree stand.
Question 9 of 25
Which ammunition is safe to use in your firearm?
- Any cartridge that fits into the chamber, as long as the action closes easily
- Any ammunition of a similar size and shape
- Only ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel
- Whatever ammunition your hunting partner is using
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Answer: C. Only ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel
The barrel is marked with the correct calibre or gauge. The wrong ammunition can cause a dangerous failure.
Question 10 of 25
What is the safest way to store hunting firearms at home?
- Unloaded on an open gun rack with the ammunition beside it
- Loaded in a closet for quick use
- Unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
- In the vehicle all season
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Answer: C. Unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
Storing firearms unloaded and locked, away from ammunition, keeps them away from children and thieves.
Question 11 of 25
Why is fur colour a poor way to tell a black bear from a grizzly?
- Bears change colour from season to season
- Only grizzlies can be brown, and only black bears can be black
- Both species can be black, brown or blond
- Colour is only hard to see at night
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Answer: C. Both species can be black, brown or blond
Black bears can be brown or cinnamon, and grizzlies can be very dark. Use body shape instead.
Question 12 of 25
A deer runs out of hunter 3's zone and into hunter 2's zone. What should hunter 3 do?
- Keep following the deer with the muzzle and shoot when it is clear of hunter 2
- Stop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone
- Shout for hunter 2 to get down, then shoot over them
- Shoot quickly before the deer leaves their own zone
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Answer: B. Stop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone
Swinging the muzzle across a partner's zone is a common cause of hunting incidents.
Question 13 of 25
Which is an early sign of hypothermia?
- Shivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands
- A red, sweaty face and hot, dry skin
- Itchy skin on the arms and legs
- Feeling very thirsty and hungry
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Answer: A. Shivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands
As hypothermia gets worse, a person may stumble, mumble and become confused.
Question 14 of 25
When is the shoulder carry (muzzle up and behind you) a poor choice?
- When someone is beside you
- When you are at the back of the group
- When someone is walking behind you
- When you are walking alone
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Answer: C. When someone is walking behind you
The shoulder carry points the muzzle behind you, so use it only when nobody is behind you.
Question 15 of 25
Why do wildlife agencies ask hunters to report their harvest?
- To decide who will get a free licence next year
- To sell hunters' names and addresses to outdoor stores
- The data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits
- Only to collect extra licence fees
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Answer: C. The data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits
Harvest reports show how many animals were taken and where, which guides management decisions. Ontario now has mandatory reporting for some licences.
Question 16 of 25
How should you treat frostbitten fingers?
- Rub them hard between your hands to get blood flowing
- Rewarm them gently, such as against warm skin, without rubbing
- Rub them with snow to bring back the feeling
- Hold them close to a hot fire or heater so they thaw out as fast as possible
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Answer: B. Rewarm them gently, such as against warm skin, without rubbing
Rubbing damages frozen tissue. Rewarm gently, and do not rewarm if the area may freeze again.
Question 17 of 25
Which position usually gives the best shot at the vital area of big game?
- Facing toward you at long range
- Broadside or quartering away
- Facing straight away from you
- Running across an open field
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Answer: B. Broadside or quartering away
Broadside and quartering-away angles give a clear path to the heart and lungs.
Question 18 of 25
How should you hand a firearm to another person?
- Toss it gently to them
- Unload it, open the action, and keep the muzzle pointed safely
- Close the action so nothing falls out, and hand it over with the safety on and the barrel first
- Hand it over by the barrel with the muzzle toward you
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Answer: B. Unload it, open the action, and keep the muzzle pointed safely
An open, unloaded action shows the other person the firearm cannot fire.
Question 19 of 25
Which level of government manages migratory game birds, such as ducks and geese, in Canada?
- Each municipality
- The federal government
- Local hunting clubs
- Provincial governments alone
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Answer: B. The federal government
Migratory birds are managed federally under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.
Question 20 of 25
You see someone hunting illegally. What should you do?
- Note details from a safe distance and report it to a conservation officer
- Walk up and confront them while holding your firearm so they know you mean it
- Ignore it, since it is not your job to get involved
- Post photos online first so others can identify them
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Answer: A. Note details from a safe distance and report it to a conservation officer
Every province has a line for reporting poaching. Safe, accurate details help officers act.
Question 21 of 25
When an unloaded firearm is raised on a haul line, which way should the muzzle point?
- Up, toward you
- Toward the tree trunk
- It does not matter if it is unloaded
- Down, away from you
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Answer: D. Down, away from you
With the muzzle pointing down, it is never pointed at you as you pull it up.
Question 22 of 25
Right after you shoot at an animal, what should you do?
- Fire more shots into the bush where it went
- Leave the area if you did not see it fall
- Run after it right away so it cannot get far, and keep it moving until it tires out completely
- Watch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following
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Answer: D. Watch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following
Waiting lets a hit animal lie down. Marking the spot helps you find the first signs of a hit.
Question 23 of 25
You have wounded an animal. What is your duty?
- Leave it alone, since most wounded animals recover on their own within a few days
- Shoot another animal so the day is not wasted
- Make every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly
- Look for it until dark, then stop for good
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Answer: C. Make every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly
Manitoba's rules, for example, say hunters must make every reasonable effort to retrieve an animal they kill or injure.
Question 24 of 25
Which feature helps you tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?
- A grizzly has taller, more pointed ears
- A black bear is always black and never brown
- A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
- A grizzly is always brown and never black
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Answer: C. A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
Look for the shoulder hump, face profile, ears and claws. Grizzlies have shorter, rounder ears and longer front claws.
Question 25 of 25
In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "C" stand for?
- Carry the firearm in a hard case at all times
- Control the muzzle direction at all times
- Clean the firearm after every hunt
- Check the weather before you leave home
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Answer: B. Control the muzzle direction at all times
Controlling where the muzzle points is the rule that prevents most injuries if a firearm fires by accident.

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