Saskatchewan Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 5 for the Saskatchewan Hunter Education Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Hunting
Saskatchewan
121 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 25
Look at the diagram. Which hunter can other hunters see most easily?
- The hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
- Hunter 3, because camouflage shows up well against the trees and bushes
- Both hunters are equally easy to see
- Neither hunter can be seen among the trees
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Answer: A. The hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
Blaze orange stands out against trees and bushes, so other hunters can see you and not mistake you for game.
Question 5 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 6 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 7 of 25
What should you do with your firearm before you climb a steep bank, cross a creek on a log, or get into a boat?
- Hold it with your finger on the trigger for balance
- Put the safety on and keep it loaded
- Unload it
- Carry it by the barrel
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Answer: C. Unload it
Unload any time you could slip or fall, because a fall can make a loaded firearm fire.
Question 8 of 25
You fall and are hanging in your harness. Why is it urgent to get help or relieve pressure on your legs?
- The harness straps will slowly loosen and let you slip out of them completely
- Your movement will scare away all the animals nearby
- Hanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs
- It is not urgent, as long as the harness is holding you
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Answer: C. Hanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs
Hanging without moving can become life-threatening (suspension trauma). Use a relief strap to stand, move your legs and call for help.
Question 9 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 10 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 11 of 25
When should your finger move onto the trigger?
- Whenever you see or hear movement in the bush
- As soon as the firearm is loaded, so you are always ready for a quick shot
- Only when you have identified your target and are ready to shoot
- As soon as you leave the vehicle and start walking
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Answer: C. Only when you have identified your target and are ready to shoot
Resting your finger on the trigger while walking or waiting can cause an accidental shot.
Question 12 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 13 of 25
In the "1-10-1" principle for falling into cold water, what happens in the first minute?
- You stop feeling cold because the body adjusts
- Cold shock: gasping and fast breathing that you must get under control
- You lose consciousness from the cold right away
- You can swim normally for a while, because the body has not cooled down yet
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Answer: B. Cold shock: gasping and fast breathing that you must get under control
After about 1 minute of cold shock, you have about 10 minutes of useful movement, and about 1 hour before hypothermia causes unconsciousness.
Question 14 of 25
What happened to the passenger pigeon, once one of the most common birds in North America?
- It became extinct, mainly from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss
- It became the most common bird in Canadian cities
- It moved south and now lives only in South America
- It nearly died out but was brought back to large numbers by hunters and farmers
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Answer: A. It became extinct, mainly from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss
The passenger pigeon shows what can happen without hunting laws. It helped lead to modern wildlife protection.
Question 15 of 25
How should you help someone with mild hypothermia?
- Get them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
- Make them walk fast in the cold to warm up
- Give them a drink of alcohol to warm them up
- Rub their arms and legs hard to get blood moving
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Answer: A. Get them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
Warm the person gently from the core. Never give alcohol, and get medical help if signs are severe.
Question 16 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 17 of 25
What does the mechanical safety on a firearm do?
- It unloads the chamber when you switch it on
- It blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail
- It locks the action closed so it can be stored loaded
- It makes the firearm completely impossible to fire by accident
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Answer: B. It blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail
A safety is a mechanical device that can wear out or break. It never replaces safe muzzle control.
Question 18 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 19 of 25
Before shooting, what must you be sure of about the animal?
- Only that it is big enough to be worth the work of dragging it out of the bush
- Only that no other hunter has seen it first
- Only that it is standing inside an open field
- Its species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your licence
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Answer: D. Its species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your licence
Licences and tags are often for one species, sex or antler type. If you are not sure, do not shoot.
Question 20 of 25
Which of these is a limiting factor for a wildlife population?
- A bright full moon in the fall
- A new design for hunting licences
- A new road sign near the forest
- A severe winter that reduces food
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Answer: D. A severe winter that reduces food
Limiting factors such as disease, predators, harsh weather and lack of food keep populations from growing.
Question 21 of 25
How can hunters help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer, elk and moose?
- Follow carcass movement rules and submit samples for testing when asked
- Ignore sick-looking animals and keep hunting
- Put out extra feed in winter so deer can gather in large, healthy groups
- Move whole carcasses to new areas to spread the risk
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Answer: A. Follow carcass movement rules and submit samples for testing when asked
CWD is a fatal disease. Rules on carcass movement and testing help agencies track and limit it.
Question 22 of 25
Why is cotton a poor choice for cold-weather hunting clothing?
- Cotton clothing is not allowed by law
- Cotton is too bright and scares game
- Cotton is too heavy and stiff even when it is dry
- Cotton holds water and loses its warmth when wet
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Answer: D. Cotton holds water and loses its warmth when wet
Wool and synthetic fabrics keep more warmth when damp.
Question 23 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 24 of 25
Why should you never shoot at water, ice or a flat rock?
- It is only unsafe at night, when you cannot see
- The bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction
- The noise carries over water and ice and scares away every animal for miles around
- The splash or chips can damage the barrel
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Answer: B. The bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction
Projectiles can bounce off hard or flat surfaces, including water, and travel toward people you cannot see.
Question 25 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.

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