Wisconsin Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

Practice test 6 of 6 for the Wisconsin Hunter Education Practice Test: 20 more questions with answers and explanations.

Hunting
Wisconsin
131 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 20
Which feature helps tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?
- A black bear is always black and is never brown or blond
- A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
- A grizzly is always brown
- A grizzly has taller, pointed ears
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Answer: B. A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
Fur color is not reliable. Look at the hump, face profile, ears and claws.
Question 2 of 20
You fall and snow gets into the muzzle. What should you do before shooting again?
- Unload and check that the barrel is clear
- Fire a shot to clear it
- Shake it and keep hunting
- Blow into the muzzle to push the snow out
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Answer: A. Unload and check that the barrel is clear
A blocked barrel can burst when fired. Always check the bore after a fall.
Question 3 of 20
What does the Pittman-Robertson Act fund wildlife restoration with?
- An excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition
- A tax on gasoline
- A tax on fishing boats only
- Fines collected from poachers in every state
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Answer: A. An excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition
The Act uses an 11 percent excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition.
Question 4 of 20
Why is cotton a poor choice in cold, wet weather?
- It is too warm
- It soaks up water and loses its insulation when wet
- It is too bright
- It is banned for hunting clothing in most states
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Answer: B. It soaks up water and loses its insulation when wet
Wool and synthetics keep more warmth when damp.
Question 5 of 20
After unloading, how should a lone hunter get a firearm across a fence?
- Lean it against the fence with the safety on, then climb over right beside it
- Lay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, and cross away from the muzzle
- Throw it over
- Hold it overhead as you climb
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Answer: B. Lay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, and cross away from the muzzle
The firearm lies on the far side pointing away, so you are never in front of the muzzle while crossing.
Question 6 of 20
Why should you avoid long-range or running shots at big game?
- They are always illegal
- They are more likely to wound the animal than kill it quickly
- They damage your gun
- They 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.
Question 7 of 20
Where must your fingers be when you shoot a crossbow?
- Below the rail, out of the string's path
- Over the top of the rail
- In front of the bolt to help guide it
- On the string
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Answer: A. Below the rail, out of the string's path
A crossbow string can cause serious injury to fingers in its path.
Question 8 of 20
Is it acceptable to leave edible game meat to spoil in the field?
- Yes, at the end of the season
- No. Wasting game is unethical and illegal in many states
- Yes, for small game
- Yes, as long as you take the antlers and the hide home
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Answer: B. No. Wasting game is unethical and illegal in many states
Ethical hunters use the meat of the animals they take.
Question 9 of 20
Which field carry gives the best control of the firearm?
- The sling carry
- The one-hand trail carry
- The shoulder carry
- The two-hand (ready) carry
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Answer: D. The two-hand (ready) carry
With both hands on the gun and the muzzle up and ahead, you have full control and can raise it quickly.
Question 10 of 20
How should you hand a firearm to another person?
- Muzzle first
- Unloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointed safely
- By tossing it gently
- With the action closed and the safety on, so it is ready to use
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Answer: B. Unloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointed safely
An open action lets the other person see that the firearm cannot fire.
Question 11 of 20
Which is the best backstop for a shot?
- The open sky above a wide field
- A pond behind the target
- A flat rock
- A 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.
Question 12 of 20
Which of these is a safe rule about alcohol and drugs?
- Do not use them before or during hunting or shooting
- They are fine if you hunt with a bow
- A little is fine for experienced hunters who know their limits
- They are fine in a tree stand
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Answer: A. Do not use them before or during hunting or shooting
Alcohol and drugs slow reactions and hurt judgment.
Question 13 of 20
In the TAB-K rules, what does the "A" stand for?
- Aim only at moving targets
- Always carry your license and your tags with you
- Avoid hunting alone in the woods
- Always 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.
Question 14 of 20
What should you always do before a hunting trip?
- Leave a plan with someone: where you will be and when you will return
- Pack only lunch
- Go to a new area without a map, because exploring is the best way to learn the land
- Turn off your phone
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Answer: A. Leave a plan with someone: where you will be and when you will return
If you do not return, rescuers will know where to search.
Question 15 of 20
Which animal position offers the best shot at the vitals?
- Facing toward you at long range
- Facing straight away
- Running
- Broadside or quartering away
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Answer: D. Broadside or quartering away
These angles give the clearest path to the heart and lungs.
Question 16 of 20
Why should heaters never be used in a closed blind or tent without ventilation?
- They can produce deadly carbon monoxide
- They scare game
- They use up too much fuel too fast
- They melt the blind
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Answer: A. They can produce deadly carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide has no color or smell.
Question 17 of 20
What should you do right after shooting at a deer?
- Shoot again into the brush where it went, to make sure it stays down for good
- Chase it right away so it cannot get far
- Watch where it goes, mark where it stood, and wait quietly before tracking
- Leave if it did not fall
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Answer: C. Watch where it goes, mark where it stood, and wait quietly before tracking
Waiting lets a hit animal lie down nearby, and marking the spot helps you find the trail.
Question 18 of 20
How should firearms be carried in a vehicle?
- Loaded on the seat
- With a round in the chamber
- Loaded with the safety on
- Unloaded, 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.
Question 19 of 20
Since 1934, what federal stamp must waterfowl hunters age 16 and older buy?
- A federal fishing stamp
- The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp)
- A national park pass
- A federal deer and turkey stamp
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Answer: B. The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp)
Duck Stamp money buys and protects wetland habitat for the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Question 20 of 20
What is the safest way to store firearms at home?
- Unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
- Loaded in a closet
- Unloaded on an open rack, with the ammunition on the shelf beside it
- Loaded 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.

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