BC CORE Exam Practice Test 2026
Practise for the B.C. CORE written exam: 90 multiple-choice questions, with 68 points needed to pass, plus a separate practical firearm handling exam. Practice test 1 covers the CORE program and B.C. credentials. The other sets cover firearm safety, ethics, conservation, identification and survival.
Respuesta rápida
El examen oficial tiene 90 preguntas. Para aprobar: 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam. Lo organiza: BC Wildlife Federation, which runs CORE for the Province of British Columbia. Practica aquí gratis con 120 preguntas, cada una con la respuesta y una explicación. Contrastado con fuentes oficiales el 10 de octubre de 2026.
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Pregunta 1 de 20
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Respuesta: C. Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education
CORE is B.C.'s official hunter safety training program.
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Pregunta 2 de 20
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Respuesta: B. The BC Wildlife Federation
The BC Wildlife Federation administers CORE and makes exams available through certified examiners.
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Pregunta 3 de 20
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Respuesta: A. 10 or older
The BCWF says CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.
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Pregunta 4 de 20
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Respuesta: C. 90
The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions based on the CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis.
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Pregunta 5 de 20
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Respuesta: A. At least 68
You need at least 68 points overall on the 90-question written exam.
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Pregunta 6 de 20
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Respuesta: B. Safely handle two of the five action types and load and unload dummy ammunition
The practical exam tests safe handling of two action types, using dummy ammunition only.
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Pregunta 7 de 20
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Respuesta: B. 23 out of 30
A minimum of 23 out of 30 is needed to pass the practical exam.
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Pregunta 8 de 20
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Respuesta: B. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form
A completed CFSC report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card is not accepted for this.
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Pregunta 9 de 20
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Respuesta: C. The CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis
Questions come from the CORE manual and the Synopsis. Supplemental manual information is not tested.
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Pregunta 10 de 20
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Respuesta: A. Indigenous Peoples and Hunting in B.C.
Subjects include conservation, ethics, law and regulations, first aid and survival, firearm safety, animal and bird identification, and Indigenous peoples and hunting.
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Pregunta 11 de 20
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Respuesta: D. Animal identification and bird identification
The written exam includes both animal identification and bird identification.
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Pregunta 12 de 20
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Respuesta: A. A certified CORE examiner
Exams are taken with a certified CORE examiner, usually through a course or an exam challenge.
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Pregunta 13 de 20
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Respuesta: D. Yes. You can self-study, then book an exam with a certified examiner
Self-study and an online CORE course are both options before booking an exam with an examiner.
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Pregunta 14 de 20
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Respuesta: A. The examiner's document of completion with the administration fee
You send the document of completion and the fee to the BCWF to receive your graduation certificate.
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Pregunta 15 de 20
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Respuesta: A. A Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID)
You request a free FWID. A hunting credential on your FWID profile shows you completed hunter safety training.
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Pregunta 16 de 20
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Respuesta: C. That you completed hunter safety training
The hunting credential confirms hunter safety training and decides which licences and services you qualify for.
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Pregunta 17 de 20
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Respuesta: D. Online in WILD, or in person at FrontCounter BC, Service BC or a vendor
You can apply online in WILD or in person. In-person applications are active right away if approved.
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Pregunta 18 de 20
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Respuesta: C. Up to 3 business days
Online applications can take up to 3 business days to review.
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Pregunta 19 de 20
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Respuesta: A. Living in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months
Canadian citizens and permanent residents must have lived in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months.
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Pregunta 20 de 20
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Respuesta: C. Every 3 years
B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
El examen real: 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.
- The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 68 points to pass.
- In the practical exam you safely handle two of the five firearm action types with dummy ammunition. You need 23 out of 30.
- A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card does not.
- After passing, you request a free Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID). Your hunting credential shows on your FWID profile.
- B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.
Preguntas frecuentes
How many questions are on the BC CORE exam?
The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions. There is also a separate practical firearm handling exam.
What is the pass mark for CORE?
At least 68 points on the written exam and at least 23 out of 30 on the practical exam.
Do I have to do the practical exam if I have a PAL?
A PAL card is not accepted. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form does exempt you from the practical exam.
Can I study for CORE online?
Yes. The BCWF offers an online course, or you can self-study the CORE manual and the regulations synopsis, then book an exam with a certified examiner.
What do I do after passing CORE?
Send your document of completion to the BCWF for your graduation certificate, then request a Fish and Wildlife ID and apply for your hunting credential.