Arkansas Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   Why should turkey hunters never wear red, white, blue or black clothing?

   • AThose colors are illegal for hunting clothing in every state during turkey season
   • BThose are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler's head and body
   • CThose colors scare turkeys away
   • DThose colors fade in the sun
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   Answer: B. Those are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler's head and body

   Another hunter could mistake a flash of red, white or blue for a gobbler's head.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which is the best backstop for a shot?

   • AThe open sky above a wide field
   • BA pond behind the target
   • CA flat rock
   • DA hill or dirt bank behind the target
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   Answer: D. A hill or dirt bank behind the target

   Dirt stops bullets safely. Water and rock cause ricochets.

3. Question 3 of 25

   In the tree stand diagram, what is item 1?

   • AA single chest strap
   • BA full-body harness
   • CA loose rope
   • DA waist belt
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   Answer: B. A full-body harness

   Always use a full-body harness in a tree stand.

4. Question 4 of 25

   How should you approach big game that appears to be dead?

   • AFrom behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement, ready for a follow-up shot
   • BQuickly, without your gun
   • CFrom the front, near the antlers, so you can look closely at its eyes and nose
   • DBy poking it with your foot from the front
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   Answer: A. From behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement, ready for a follow-up shot

   A wounded animal can suddenly get up. Approach carefully and watch the eyes and chest.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the safest way to store firearms at home?

   • AUnloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
   • BLoaded in a closet
   • CUnloaded on an open rack, with the ammunition on the shelf beside it
   • DLoaded under the bed for quick use
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   Answer: A. Unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately

   Locked, unloaded storage keeps firearms away from children and unauthorized people.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Which species is a well-known conservation success story, restored with help from hunter-funded programs?

   • ACarolina parakeet
   • BGreat auk
   • CPassenger pigeon
   • DWild turkey
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   Answer: D. Wild turkey

   Wild turkeys were restored to most of their former range through trapping, moving birds and habitat work.

7. Question 7 of 25

   In the TAB-K firearm safety rules, what does the "T" stand for?

   • ATreat every firearm as if it is loaded
   • BTake the safety off before you start walking
   • CTest-fire the gun before every hunt
   • DTell your partner when you see game
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   Answer: A. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded

   The first rule is to treat every firearm as loaded, even if you think it is empty.

8. Question 8 of 25

   If you get lost, what does "STOP" stand for?

   • AStop, Think, Observe, Plan
   • BShout, Turn, Off-trail, Panic
   • CStart, Turn, Open, Proceed
   • DSearch, Travel, Orient, Push on
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   Answer: A. Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

   Staying calm and making a plan is the first survival step.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How should firearms be carried in a vehicle?

   • ALoaded on the seat
   • BWith a round in the chamber
   • CLoaded with the safety on
   • DUnloaded, and in a case
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   Answer: D. Unloaded, and in a case

   Many states ban loaded firearms in vehicles. Pennsylvania, for example, bans a loaded firearm in, on or against any motor vehicle.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You see someone poaching. What should you do?

    • ANote details from a safe distance and report it to a game warden
    • BConfront them with your firearm so they know you are serious about it
    • CFollow them home
    • DIgnore it
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    Answer: A. Note details from a safe distance and report it to a game warden

    Wildlife agencies have tip lines, and accurate details help officers act.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which state started the first mandatory hunter education program, in 1949?

    • ACalifornia
    • BFlorida
    • CNew York
    • DTexas
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    Answer: C. New York

    Today every state offers hunter education, and most require it for new hunters.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Why is it dangerous to carry 20-gauge shells while hunting with a 12-gauge shotgun?

    • AThey make the gun shoot too far
    • B20-gauge shells are illegal for all types of hunting in every state and territory
    • CThey will not fit in the magazine
    • DA 20-gauge shell can lodge in the 12-gauge barrel, which can burst if fired
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    Answer: D. A 20-gauge shell can lodge in the 12-gauge barrel, which can burst if fired

    Carry only one type of ammunition, the one marked on your barrel.

13. Question 13 of 25

    When should you NOT use the trail carry, which points the muzzle ahead and down?

    • AWhen someone is walking behind you on the trail
    • BWhen someone is walking in front of you
    • CWhen you are alone in an open field
    • DWhen you are on a road
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    Answer: B. When someone is walking in front of you

    In the trail carry, the muzzle points ahead, toward anyone in front.

14. Question 14 of 25

    When turkey hunting, what kind of spot should you sit against?

    • AOpen ground with nothing behind you, so you can see all around
    • BA small sapling
    • CThe edge of a road
    • DA tree or stump wider than your shoulders
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    Answer: D. A tree or stump wider than your shoulders

    A wide backstop helps protect you from a hunter shooting from behind and hides your outline.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Which law, passed in 1918, protects migratory birds in the United States?

    • AThe Endangered Species Act
    • BThe Migratory Bird Treaty Act
    • CThe Lacey Act
    • DThe Pittman-Robertson Act
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    Answer: B. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act

    It put into effect a 1916 treaty with Great Britain, acting for Canada.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Besides blaze orange, which bright color do some states, such as Wisconsin, now allow for hunter safety clothing?

    • ADark green
    • BBright red
    • CFluorescent pink
    • DSky blue
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    Answer: C. Fluorescent pink

    Wisconsin allows blaze orange or fluorescent pink during firearm seasons.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Who sets the standards that hunter education courses across North America are built on?

    • AEach hunting store
    • BThe National Park Service
    • CThe Federal Aviation Administration
    • DThe International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)
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    Answer: D. The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)

    State and provincial courses are developed to standards set with IHEA-USA and IHEA-Canada.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What should you carry while hunting in a state that requires hunter education?

    • AYour license and proof of hunter education (or a valid exemption)
    • BOnly your gun's receipt
    • CNothing, as long as you are hunting on private land with permission
    • DOnly your driver's license
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    Answer: A. Your license and proof of hunter education (or a valid exemption)

    Texas, for example, requires hunters to carry proof of certification or deferral while hunting.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Why should waterfowl hunters learn to tell drakes from hens?

    • AIt only matters for geese, since all ducks have exactly the same limits
    • BDrakes are only legal in spring
    • CSome bag limits are different for males and females of the same species
    • DHens cannot be legally hunted anywhere
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    Answer: C. Some bag limits are different for males and females of the same species

    Learning plumage and flight patterns helps you follow species and sex limits.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Why do states ask hunters to report their harvest?

    • ATo pick lottery winners
    • BThe data helps biologists set seasons and bag limits
    • CTo sell hunters' contact information to outdoor stores
    • DOnly to collect fees
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    Answer: B. The data helps biologists set seasons and bag limits

    Harvest reports show how many animals were taken and where.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Which is an early sign of hypothermia?

    • AExtreme thirst
    • BUncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands
    • CItchy skin
    • DA red, sweaty face
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    Answer: B. Uncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands

    As it gets worse, a person may stumble, slur words and become confused.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What did the Dingell-Hart amendments of 1970 and 1972 add?

    • AA ban on all handguns
    • BA federal hunting license required in every state for all hunters over 16
    • CA tax on hunting dogs
    • DExcise taxes on handguns and archery gear, partly for hunter education
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    Answer: D. Excise taxes on handguns and archery gear, partly for hunter education

    These taxes help pay for hunter education programs and target ranges.

23. Question 23 of 25

    In the TAB-K rules, what does the "A" stand for?

    • AAim only at moving targets
    • BAlways carry your license and your tags with you
    • CAvoid hunting alone in the woods
    • DAlways point the muzzle in a safe direction
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    Answer: D. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction

    Muzzle control is the most important habit. If a gun fires by accident, nobody gets hurt.

24. Question 24 of 25

    How should you carry a harvested wild turkey out of the woods?

    • AOver your shoulder in full view
    • BWrapped in blaze orange so it is not mistaken for a live bird
    • CHeld up high so other hunters can clearly see its beard and fan
    • DHidden in camouflage
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    Answer: B. Wrapped in blaze orange so it is not mistaken for a live bird

    Covering the bird keeps other hunters from seeing turkey colors moving through the woods.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Why should you avoid long-range or running shots at big game?

    • AThey are always illegal
    • BThey are more likely to wound the animal than kill it quickly
    • CThey damage your gun
    • DThey are only a problem for bowhunters, not for hunters with rifles
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    Answer: B. They are more likely to wound the animal than kill it quickly

    Take only shots you are confident will hit the vital area.

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