Alaska Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which field carry gives the best control of the firearm?

   • AThe sling carry
   • BThe one-hand trail carry
   • CThe shoulder carry
   • DThe 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.

3. Question 3 of 25

   After unloading, how should a lone hunter get a firearm across a fence?

   • ALean it against the fence with the safety on, then climb over right beside it
   • BLay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, and cross away from the muzzle
   • CThrow it over
   • DHold 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.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What nearly happened to the American bison by the late 1800s?

   • AIt was almost wiped out by unregulated killing
   • BIt became a farm animal only
   • CIt spread across the whole continent, from coast to coast
   • DNothing changed
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   Answer: A. It was almost wiped out by unregulated killing

   Bison numbers fell from millions to very few. Protection helped them recover.

5. Question 5 of 25

   How should you help someone with mild hypothermia?

   • AGet them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
   • BHave them sit in the wind
   • CGive them alcohol to warm them up
   • DRub their arms and legs hard to get the blood moving again
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   Answer: A. Get them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them

   Warm them gently, never give alcohol, and get medical help for serious cases.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Why is "sky busting" (shooting at ducks or geese that are too far away) a bad practice?

   • AIt wounds birds that fly off and are never recovered
   • BIt uses too little ammunition
   • CIt is the best way to hunt geese, so it is not a bad practice
   • DIt is only bad on windy days
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   Answer: A. It wounds birds that fly off and are never recovered

   Shoot only at birds within your effective range so you can kill cleanly and retrieve them.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Which feature helps identify a mule deer?

   • AA wide tail raised like a white flag when it runs away
   • BPalm-shaped antlers
   • CA narrow white tail with a black tip and large ears
   • DSmall, short ears
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   Answer: C. A narrow white tail with a black tip and large ears

   White-tailed deer have a broad tail, brown on top and white underneath, that they often raise when running.

9. Question 9 of 25

   You are hanging in your harness after a fall. Why must you act quickly?

   • AYou will scare deer away from the area for the rest of the hunting season
   • BIt is not urgent
   • CHanging still can cut off blood flow to the legs and become life-threatening
   • DThe harness will tear in a few seconds
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   Answer: C. Hanging still can cut off blood flow to the legs and become life-threatening

   Use a suspension relief strap to stand and move your legs, and call for help.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Since 1934, what federal stamp must waterfowl hunters age 16 and older buy?

    • AA federal fishing stamp
    • BThe Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp)
    • CA national park pass
    • DA 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.

11. Question 11 of 25

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

    • AKeep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot
    • BKneel before every shot
    • CKnow the season dates
    • DKeep the gun loaded in the truck so you are ready the moment you see game
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    Answer: A. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot

    Resting a finger on the trigger while walking can cause an unintended shot.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    On a hot early-season hunt, a partner is sweating heavily, dizzy and weak. What should you do?

    • AMake them keep walking
    • BMove them to shade, cool them, and have them rest and sip water
    • CCover them with a heavy coat
    • DGive them an energy drink and leave them to rest alone in the sun
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    Answer: B. Move them to shade, cool them, and have them rest and sip water

    These are signs of heat exhaustion. If the person becomes confused or stops sweating, call 911.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Which ammunition should you use?

    • AWhatever is cheapest
    • BAny shell that fits in the chamber and lets the action close
    • CAny shell of a similar length
    • DOnly ammunition that matches the data stamp on the barrel
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    Answer: D. Only ammunition that matches the data stamp on the barrel

    The barrel is stamped with its gauge or caliber. The wrong ammunition can cause a dangerous failure.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Almost all hunting incidents involve what?

    • AAn attack by a wounded animal
    • BA broken firearm that fires on its own without anyone touching the trigger
    • CBreaking one or more of the basic TAB-K safety rules
    • DBad weather and poor visibility
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    Answer: C. Breaking one or more of the basic TAB-K safety rules

    Wisconsin DNR notes that virtually all hunting incidents involve a violation of at least one TAB-K rule.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Why is cotton a poor choice in cold, wet weather?

    • AIt is too warm
    • BIt soaks up water and loses its insulation when wet
    • CIt is too bright
    • DIt 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Which direction is a "safe direction" to point a firearm?

    • AAlways straight up, since bullets fired into the air cannot come back down with force
    • BToward your hunting partner's feet
    • CAlways at your feet
    • DOne where an accidental shot could not injure anyone or damage property
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    Answer: D. One where an accidental shot could not injure anyone or damage property

    What is safe depends on the situation. Think about people, buildings and hard surfaces.

18. Question 18 of 25

    How should you get your gun or bow into a tree stand?

    • AHave someone toss it up
    • BCarry it loaded in one hand
    • CPull it up unloaded with a haul line after you are secure
    • DCarry it on your back while you climb so your hands are free
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    Answer: C. Pull it up unloaded with a haul line after you are secure

    Climb with both hands free, then raise unloaded firearms and bows with a haul line.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What is true about a firearm's mechanical safety?

    • AIt only works on rifles
    • BIt can fail, so it never replaces safe muzzle control
    • CIt also unloads the gun
    • DIt makes the gun completely impossible to fire by accident
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    Answer: B. It can fail, so it never replaces safe muzzle control

    Safeties are mechanical and can wear out or break. Always control the muzzle.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Two hunters reach a fence together. What is a safe way to cross?

    • AUnload both guns; one hunter holds them while the other crosses, then hands them over
    • BOne covers the other with a loaded gun
    • CBoth lean loaded guns on the fence
    • DBoth climb over at the same time while holding their loaded guns with the safeties on
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    Answer: A. Unload both guns; one hunter holds them while the other crosses, then hands them over

    With actions open and guns unloaded, they can be handed across safely.

22. Question 22 of 25

    How should frostbitten skin be treated?

    • ARewarm it gently and do not rub it
    • BRub it hard
    • CHold it over a fire
    • DRub it with snow
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    Answer: A. Rewarm it gently and do not rub it

    Rubbing damages frozen tissue. Do not rewarm if it might freeze again.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Why should a bowhunter usually wait before tracking a hit animal?

    • AArrows only work after about an hour
    • BAn animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood
    • CIt is required by federal law for all bowhunters in every state
    • DTo let other hunters go first
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    Answer: B. An animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood

    Giving the animal time to lie down makes recovery more likely.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You are lost in cold, wet weather as night falls. What is usually your first priority?

    • AWalking out in the dark
    • BShelter to stay warm and dry
    • CClimbing a tall tree
    • DFinding food to keep up your energy
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    Answer: B. Shelter to stay warm and dry

    You can survive days without food but only hours without protection from cold and wet.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does the Pittman-Robertson Act fund wildlife restoration with?

    • AAn excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition
    • BA tax on gasoline
    • CA tax on fishing boats only
    • DFines 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.

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