New York Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 2

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   A rabbit runs from hunter 2's zone into hunter 1's zone. What should hunter 2 do?

   • AStop and not shoot outside their own zone
   • BStep in front of hunter 1
   • CShout a warning to hunter 1 and then shoot quickly
   • DSwing with the rabbit and shoot
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Stop and not shoot outside their own zone

   Swinging the muzzle into a partner's zone is a common cause of hunting incidents.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   Look at the diagram. Which hunter is easiest for other hunters to see?

   • ABoth are equally easy to see
   • BThe hunter in the blaze-orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
   • CNeither can be seen
   • DHunter 3, because camouflage stands out well against trees
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. The hunter in the blaze-orange hat and vest (1 and 2)

   Blaze orange stands out against woods and fields, so other hunters can see you.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

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

   • ABlend in with camouflage from head to toe
   • BBe certain of your target and what is in front of and beyond it
   • CBring extra ammunition on every trip
   • DBuy a new license before each trip into the field, even if your old one is valid
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Be certain of your target and what is in front of and beyond it

   You are responsible for every shot, including where it goes if it misses or passes through.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   In the diagram, why is shot 1 safe and shot 2 unsafe?

   • AShot 2 is safe because the house is far
   • BShot 1 is closer
   • CShot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge
   • DBoth are safe, because the hunter is kneeling and aiming very carefully at the deer
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Shot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge

   A safe shot has a backstop. Never shoot at an animal on a ridge or skyline.

5. Pregunta 5 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

6. Pregunta 6 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Rewarm it gently and do not rub it

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

7. Pregunta 7 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

8. Pregunta 8 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   Why should you field dress big game quickly?

   • ATo take better photos
   • BTo attract other deer
   • CBecause the law requires it within one minute
   • DTo cool the meat fast and prevent spoilage
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. To cool the meat fast and prevent spoilage

   Body heat and bacteria spoil meat. Remove the organs and let it cool.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    What did the Lacey Act of 1900 do?

    • AIt banned all hunting of deer in the United States for ten years to let herds recover
    • BIt started the duck stamp
    • CIt made it a federal crime to move illegally taken wildlife across state lines
    • DIt created the first national park
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. It made it a federal crime to move illegally taken wildlife across state lines

    The Lacey Act was the first federal law protecting wildlife and helped end illegal market hunting.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    Why can deer hunters wear blaze orange?

    • ADeer see colors differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
    • BDeer are completely color-blind, so they cannot see any bright colors at all in daylight
    • CDeer are attracted to orange
    • DOrange is only worn after shooting
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Deer see colors differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us

    Hunter orange is very visible to people. Movement and scent are more likely to alert deer.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    Where should hunter orange be worn to be most effective?

    • AOn the front only, where other hunters usually see you
    • BOn the boots only
    • COn the head and upper body, visible from all sides
    • DOn a pack only, so it can be removed
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. On the head and upper body, visible from all sides

    Laws such as Pennsylvania's require orange on the head, chest and back, visible from 360 degrees.

13. Pregunta 13 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Excise taxes on handguns and archery gear, partly for hunter education

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

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    A hunter enjoys the whole experience, shares it and helps teach others. Which stage is this?

    • ALimiting-out stage
    • BSportsman stage
    • CTrophy stage
    • DShooter stage
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Sportsman stage

    The sportsman stage values the full outdoor experience and passing on skills.

15. Pregunta 15 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    Which is an early sign of hypothermia?

    • AExtreme thirst
    • BUncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands
    • CItchy skin
    • DA red, sweaty face
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Uncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands

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

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    What should you always do before a hunting trip?

    • ALeave a plan with someone: where you will be and when you will return
    • BPack only lunch
    • CGo to a new area without a map, because exploring is the best way to learn the land
    • DTurn off your phone
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    Which of these is a safe rule about alcohol and drugs?

    • ADo not use them before or during hunting or shooting
    • BThey are fine if you hunt with a bow
    • CA little is fine for experienced hunters who know their limits
    • DThey are fine in a tree stand
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Do not use them before or during hunting or shooting

    Alcohol and drugs slow reactions and hurt judgment.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    How should you hand a firearm to another person?

    • AMuzzle first
    • BUnloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointed safely
    • CBy tossing it gently
    • DWith the action closed and the safety on, so it is ready to use
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Unloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointed safely

    An open action lets the other person see that the firearm cannot fire.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, who owns wildlife?

    • AOnly hunters
    • BWildlife is held in public trust for all people
    • CThe landowner where the animal lives
    • DWhoever kills it
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Wildlife is held in public trust for all people

    Governments manage wildlife in trust for everyone.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    Before you shoot, what must you know about the animal?

    • AOnly that it is on public land
    • BIts species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your license or tag
    • COnly that it is moving away from you and not toward any other hunters
    • DOnly that it is large
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Its species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your license or tag

    Licenses and tags often apply to one species, sex or antler type.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    What should you do right after shooting at a deer?

    • AShoot again into the brush where it went, to make sure it stays down for good
    • BChase it right away so it cannot get far
    • CWatch where it goes, mark where it stood, and wait quietly before tracking
    • DLeave if it did not fall
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

23. Pregunta 23 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. It can fail, so it never replaces safe muzzle control

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

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Three hunters walk side by side, numbered 1, 2 and 3 from left to right. Where may hunter 1 shoot?

    • AStraight ahead and to the right
    • BBehind the line
    • COnly into the zone ahead and to the left
    • DAnywhere game appears, as long as it is safe
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Only into the zone ahead and to the left

    Each hunter has a zone of fire that does not overlap the others. Hunter 1 covers ahead and to the left.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    Why should you never shoot at water or a flat, hard surface?

    • AThe noise carries much farther and scares away all game
    • BThe bullet or pellets can ricochet in a new direction
    • CIt is only a problem with rifles
    • DIt will damage your scope
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. The bullet or pellets can ricochet in a new direction

    Water, rocks and pavement can make projectiles bounce toward people.

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