Georgia Hunter Education Practice Test 2026
Practise for Georgia hunter education, required before buying a season hunting license if you were born on or after January 1, 1961. Practice test 1 covers Georgia rules such as youth supervision and who must carry the certificate. The other sets cover the safety, ethics, wildlife and survival topics taught across the US.
Quick answer
It is run by Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division (hunter education). Practise here for free with 131 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 11
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Answer: D. Residents and non-residents born on or after January 1, 1961
Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1961, must complete a course before buying a season hunting license.
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Question 2 of 11
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Answer: B. On your own land or the land of a parent or guardian
Hunter education is not required to hunt on your own land or that of a parent or guardian.
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Question 3 of 11
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Answer: D. An Apprentice License or a short-term license
No course is required to buy an Apprentice License or a short-term license.
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Question 4 of 11
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Answer: C. Only under direct supervision of a licensed adult at least 18
Children 11 and younger do not need the course, but may hunt only under direct supervision of a licensed adult.
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Question 5 of 11
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Answer: B. Within sight or hearing of a licensed adult
Direct supervision means staying within sight or hearing of a licensed adult at least 18 years old.
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Question 6 of 11
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Answer: D. They must complete the course unless a licensed adult directly supervises them
Ages 12 to 15 must take the course unless a licensed adult directly supervises them.
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Question 7 of 11
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Answer: A. Show it when buying a season license and carry it while hunting
Hunters aged 16 to 25 must present the certificate at purchase and carry it while hunting.
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Question 8 of 11
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Answer: D. No. They must have taken the course but need not show or carry it
Hunters 26 and older (born on or after Jan. 1, 1961) must have taken the course but do not have to show or carry it.
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Question 9 of 11
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Answer: A. It is free
In-person classroom courses are free. Paid online courses are also available from approved providers.
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Question 10 of 11
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Answer: B. No, but it is available online
Bowhunter education is available online and is not required in Georgia.
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Question 11 of 11
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Answer: B. For free, through your DNR customer account
Replacement certificates are free through the DNR customer account.
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What to know before the test
- Residents and non-residents born on or after Jan. 1, 1961, must complete hunter education before buying a season hunting license.
- No course is needed to hunt your own land or a parent's or guardian's land, or to buy an Apprentice or short-term license.
- Children 11 and younger may hunt only within sight or hearing of a licensed adult at least 18.
- Hunters aged 16 to 25 must show the certificate when buying a season license and carry it while hunting.
- In-person classroom courses are free. Approved online courses are also available.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs hunter education in Georgia?
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1961, who buys a season hunting license. Exceptions include hunting your own or a parent's land and apprentice or short-term licenses.
Can kids hunt in Georgia without the course?
Yes. Children 11 and younger, and those 12 to 15 without the course, may hunt only under direct supervision of a licensed adult.
Is Georgia hunter education free?
In-person classroom courses are free. Online courses from approved providers usually charge a fee.
Do I need to carry my card?
Hunters aged 16 to 25 must carry it while hunting. Those 26 and older must have taken the course but do not need to carry the card.