Manitoba Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

Practice test 4 of 5 for the Manitoba Hunter Education Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Hunting
Manitoba
121 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 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 2 of 25
You hear a noise and see a shape moving in thick brush. What should you do?
- Shoot quickly before the animal has a chance to run off
- Fire a warning shot into the air to make it move
- Do not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal
- Aim at the sound, since game makes most noises
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Answer: C. Do not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal
Never shoot at sound, movement or colour. Many incidents happen when a hunter is mistaken for game.
Question 3 of 25
What is a widely recognized distress signal?
- Waving one arm above your head
- One long shout every hour, followed by a single flash of light
- Two short flashes of a light
- Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires
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Answer: D. Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires
Signals in threes are widely recognized as a call for help.
Question 4 of 25
You pull the trigger and the firearm does not fire. What should you do first?
- Look down the barrel to see what went wrong
- Turn around and show the firearm to your partner
- Keep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action
- Open the action right away and shake out the cartridge before it can cool down
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Answer: C. Keep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action
A cartridge can fire late (a hang fire). Keep the muzzle pointed safely and wait before you carefully unload.
Question 5 of 25
You slip and the muzzle of your firearm goes into mud. What should you do before you shoot again?
- Fire a shot to blow the mud out
- Tap the barrel on a tree
- Wipe the outside of the barrel and carry on
- Unload it and check that the bore is clear
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Answer: D. Unload it and check that the bore is clear
Mud, snow or other debris in the barrel can make it burst. Always unload and examine the bore.
Question 6 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 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
After unloading, how should you get the firearm to the other side of a fence when you are alone?
- Throw it gently over the fence onto soft ground
- Hold it over your head with one hand as you climb
- Lay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, then cross away from the muzzle
- Lean it against a fence post with the safety on, then climb over right beside it
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Answer: C. Lay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, then cross away from the muzzle
Laying the unloaded firearm on the far side, muzzle away, means you are never in front of the muzzle while you cross.
Question 9 of 25
If you realize you are lost, what does "STOP" remind you to do?
- Start, Turn, Open, Proceed
- Search, Travel, Orient, Push on
- Shout, Turn, Off-trail, Panic
- Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
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Answer: D. Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
Staying calm and thinking clearly is the first step to surviving when lost.
Question 10 of 25
Why should you never run a fuel-burning heater or stove in a closed tent or blind?
- It can produce deadly carbon monoxide
- Its smell scares away game nearby
- It uses up too much drinking water
- It makes the tent too bright at night
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Answer: A. It can produce deadly carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide has no colour or smell. Make sure there is good airflow.
Question 11 of 25
In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "S" stand for?
- Sight in the scope again every morning
- See that the firearm is unloaded: PROVE it safe
- Shoot only at targets that are standing still
- Store your ammunition in a jacket pocket
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Answer: B. See that the firearm is unloaded: PROVE it safe
The last ACTS rule tells you to check for yourself that the firearm is unloaded, using the PROVE steps.
Question 12 of 25
Where does blaze orange do the most good?
- On a backpack, so it can be taken off
- On the back only, since other hunters usually walk behind you in the woods
- On the boots and lower legs only
- On the head and upper body, visible from all sides
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Answer: D. On the head and upper body, visible from all sides
Rules such as Ontario's require orange above the waist, visible from all sides, plus an orange head cover.
Question 13 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 14 of 25
Which countries signed the Migratory Birds Convention in 1916?
- The United States and Mexico only
- Canada, France, Great Britain and Mexico together
- Canada and Mexico, acting alone
- Great Britain (for Canada) and the United States
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Answer: D. Great Britain (for Canada) and the United States
The 1916 convention between Great Britain, acting for Canada, and the United States protects birds that migrate across the border.
Question 15 of 25
How should arrows with broadheads be carried?
- In your jacket pocket with the tips up
- In a quiver that covers the broadheads
- Tucked under your belt at your side
- Loose in your hand, ready to nock
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Answer: B. In a quiver that covers the broadheads
Broadheads are razor sharp. A covered quiver protects you if you trip or fall.
Question 16 of 25
Why must waterfowl hunters use non-toxic shot instead of lead?
- Non-toxic shot costs less than lead shot
- Lead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it
- Lead shot damages the hull of a boat
- Lead shot is too light to reach birds flying at normal hunting heights
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Answer: B. Lead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it
Ducks and geese pick up spent lead pellets while feeding and can die of lead poisoning.
Question 17 of 25
Where should you aim for a quick, ethical kill on big game?
- The heart-lung (vital) area
- The head, for an instant kill
- The hindquarters, to stop it running
- The neck, to save the most meat
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Answer: A. The heart-lung (vital) area
The heart and lungs are a large target, and a hit there kills quickly and wastes little meat.
Question 18 of 25
In the elbow carry shown, the break-action gun is open over the forearm. Why is this a good choice near other people?
- It is the only carry allowed by law near others
- It keeps the barrel warm in cold weather
- Everyone can see the gun is open and cannot fire
- It is the fastest way to raise the gun and shoot
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Answer: C. Everyone can see the gun is open and cannot fire
An open break-action gun carried over the arm clearly shows it cannot fire, and the muzzle points at the ground.
Question 19 of 25
Three hunters walk in a line, numbered 1, 2 and 3 from left to right. Where may hunter 2, in the middle, shoot?
- Anywhere in front of the line
- Into the zones of hunters 1 and 3 if game crosses
- Only into the zone straight ahead
- Behind the line if game doubles back
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Answer: C. Only into the zone straight ahead
Each hunter shoots only into their own zone of fire. Hunter 2's zone is straight ahead.
Question 20 of 25
Is the Canadian Firearms Safety Course the same as provincial hunter education?
- Yes, one replaces the other in every province and territory across Canada
- No, but hunter education is the federal course
- No. They are separate courses, and provinces require their own
- Yes, but only for people who hunt with a bow
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Answer: C. No. They are separate courses, and provinces require their own
Saskatchewan and Manitoba, for example, say the CFSC does not meet their hunter education requirement.
Question 21 of 25
What is the safe rule about alcohol, cannabis and other drugs while hunting?
- Do not use them before or while handling firearms or hunting
- A small amount is fine if you are an experienced hunter who knows your limits
- They are fine once you are settled in the tree stand
- They are fine as long as you only hunt with a bow
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Answer: A. Do not use them before or while handling firearms or hunting
Alcohol and drugs slow your reactions and affect your judgment, which leads to accidents.
Question 22 of 25
In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "T" stand for?
- Trigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
- Test-fire the firearm at a target before every hunt to check the sights
- Take the safety off as soon as you start walking
- Tell your hunting partner whenever you see game
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Answer: A. Trigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.
Question 23 of 25
Which federal course must you pass before applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)?
- A provincial boating safety course
- A provincial bowhunter education course and exam
- The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
- A standard first aid and CPR course
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Answer: C. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
The CFSC student report form is the proof of completion needed before you can get a PAL.
Question 24 of 25
How should the tether from your harness to the tree be set up?
- Short, with little slack, attached above head height
- Attached near your feet, below the platform
- Long, so you can move around the platform freely and stand up to shoot
- Loose, so it hangs below the platform
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Answer: A. Short, with little slack, attached above head height
A short tether above your head keeps any fall very short, so you can climb back onto the platform.
Question 25 of 25
A hunter feels the most satisfaction from the whole outdoor experience, sharing it and teaching new hunters. Which stage of hunter development is this?
- Shooter stage
- Limiting-out stage
- Sportsman stage
- Trophy stage
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Answer: C. Sportsman stage
Hunter education describes five stages: shooter, limiting-out, trophy, method and sportsman. The sportsman stage values the full experience.

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