Saskatchewan Hunter Education Practice Test 2026
Practise for Saskatchewan's firearm safety/hunter education course, which people born after January 1, 1971, need before getting a game licence. Practice test 1 covers Saskatchewan's own rules, such as youth supervision and big game clothing. The other sets cover safety, ethics, wildlife and survival taught across Canada.
Quick answer
It is run by Government of Saskatchewan; hunter education through the Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education (SAFE). Practise here for free with 121 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 21
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Answer: B. People born after January 1, 1971
People born after January 1, 1971, must hold a certificate from a recognized firearm safety/hunter education course.
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Question 2 of 21
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Answer: A. The Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education (SAFE)
The province names SAFE as the contact for hunter education.
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Question 3 of 21
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Answer: D. No
The CFSC does not qualify you to buy a Saskatchewan hunting or trapping licence. You need hunter education.
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Question 4 of 21
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Answer: A. Check with SAFE or a ministry office whether it is recognized
Training taken outside Canada or the U.S. must be checked with SAFE or a ministry office for recognition.
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Question 5 of 21
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Answer: A. 12 to 18
Youth game bird and youth white-tailed deer licences are available to hunters aged 12 to 18.
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Question 6 of 21
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Answer: D. Directly supervised by an adult at least 18 years old
Hunters aged 12 to 15 must be directly supervised by an adult who is at least 18.
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Question 7 of 21
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Answer: D. Yes, subject to federal firearms law
Hunters aged 16 to 17 may hunt unsupervised, but they must follow federal firearms law.
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Question 8 of 21
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Answer: D. A one-time, permanent, personal number for buying licences
Your HAL ID is permanent. Using more than one HAL ID to get or apply for a licence is a violation.
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Question 9 of 21
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Answer: B. Scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white
The required vest must be scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white, or a combination of these.
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Question 10 of 21
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Answer: D. Scarlet, bright yellow or blaze orange, but not white
Headwear must be scarlet, bright yellow or blaze orange. White headwear is not allowed.
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Question 11 of 21
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Answer: D. Big game hunters using a rifle, and anyone accompanying a rifle hunter
The rules apply when hunting big game with a rifle, during a rifle-only season, or when accompanying a rifle hunter.
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Question 12 of 21
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Answer: D. A high-visibility garment labelled CAN/CSA Z96 (class 2 vest or class 3 coveralls)
A CSA-labelled high-visibility garment, class 2 vest or class 3 coveralls, is also lawful.
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Question 13 of 21
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Answer: D. No more than 50 square cm (7.8 square inches)
Headwear may carry a label or crest of no more than 50 square cm.
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Question 14 of 21
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Answer: A. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
Hunting is not permitted from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
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Question 15 of 21
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Answer: D. In or on a vehicle, or while on horseback
Saskatchewan bans carrying a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle and while on horseback.
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Question 16 of 21
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Answer: D. When there are shells in the magazine, even if the chamber is empty
A rifle or shotgun is loaded when shells are in the magazine, or a loaded clip is attached to or touching the firearm.
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Question 17 of 21
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Answer: A. You may not shoot across or along a provincial highway, provincial road or municipal road
Shooting across or along these roads is prohibited.
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Question 18 of 21
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Answer: C. No closer than 500 metres
You may not hunt within 500 metres of an occupied building, stockade or corral without the owner's or occupant's consent.
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Question 19 of 21
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Answer: B. Lights, infrared devices and night vision gear may not be used for hunting
Using any artificial light, infrared device or night vision equipment for hunting is unlawful.
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Question 20 of 21
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Answer: C. Game birds and big game animals, except black bear and wolf
It is unlawful to waste or abandon the edible flesh of a game bird or big game animal, except black bear and wolf, unless authorized.
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Question 21 of 21
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Answer: C. Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP): 1-800-667-7561
The TIPP line is 1-800-667-7561.
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What to know before the test
- People born after January 1, 1971, must hold a certificate from a recognized firearm safety/hunter education course to get a Saskatchewan game licence.
- The Canadian Firearms Safety Course does not qualify you to buy a Saskatchewan hunting licence.
- Youth licences are for ages 12 to 18. Ages 12 to 15 must be directly supervised by an adult at least 18.
- Big game rifle hunters must wear a scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white vest and scarlet, bright yellow or blaze orange headwear.
- Hunting is not allowed from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise.
- Without consent, you may not hunt within 500 metres of a building, stockade or corral occupied by people or livestock.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs hunter education in Saskatchewan?
Anyone born after January 1, 1971, must hold a certificate from a recognized firearm safety/hunter education course to get a game or fur licence.
Does the PAL course count as hunter education in Saskatchewan?
No. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course does not qualify you to buy a Saskatchewan hunting licence.
How old do you have to be to hunt in Saskatchewan?
Youth licences start at age 12. Hunters aged 12 to 15 must be directly supervised by an adult at least 18, and a parent or guardian must give consent.
Who do I contact about the course?
The Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education (SAFE), at saskhuntered.ca.