New York Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 6

Test de práctica 6 de 6 de New York Hunter Education Practice Test: 20 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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Nueva York
132 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 20
Two hunters reach a fence together. What is a safe way to cross?
- Unload both guns; one hunter holds them while the other crosses, then hands them over
- One covers the other with a loaded gun
- Both lean loaded guns on the fence
- Both climb over at the same time while holding their loaded guns with the safeties on
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 2 de 20
Why should a bowhunter usually wait before tracking a hit animal?
- Arrows only work after about an hour
- An animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood
- It is required by federal law for all bowhunters in every state
- To let other hunters go first
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. An animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood
Giving the animal time to lie down makes recovery more likely.
Pregunta 3 de 20
What is biological surplus?
- Leftover meat that hunters give away to their friends and neighbors after the season
- Extra animals produced each year that the habitat cannot support through winter
- Animals kept on game farms
- Animals in zoos
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Extra animals produced each year that the habitat cannot support through winter
Regulated hunting can take part of this surplus that would otherwise be lost.
Pregunta 4 de 20
Which ammunition should you use?
- Whatever is cheapest
- Any shell that fits in the chamber and lets the action close
- Any shell of a similar length
- Only ammunition that matches the data stamp on the barrel
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 5 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 6 de 20
Do states accept hunter education certificates from other states?
- Only if you live there
- No, you must retake the full course in every state where you plan to hunt
- Only for bowhunting
- Generally yes; most states accept another state's approved course
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Generally yes; most states accept another state's approved course
Michigan and Missouri, for example, accept approved hunter education certificates from other states.
Pregunta 7 de 20
In the TAB-K firearm safety rules, what does the "T" stand for?
- Treat every firearm as if it is loaded
- Take the safety off before you start walking
- Test-fire the gun before every hunt
- Tell your partner when you see game
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded
The first rule is to treat every firearm as loaded, even if you think it is empty.
Pregunta 8 de 20
In what year did Congress pass the Pittman-Robertson Act (Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act)?
- 1918
- 1900
- 1964
- 1937
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. 1937
The 1937 Act sends money from excise taxes to state wildlife agencies.
Pregunta 9 de 20
How should the tree strap and tether be set?
- At knee height
- Tied to the platform
- Above head height with little slack
- Loose, so you can lean out to shoot
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Above head height with little slack
A short tether above your head keeps any fall short so you can get back on the stand.
Pregunta 10 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Unload and check that the barrel is clear
A blocked barrel can burst when fired. Always check the bore after a fall.
Pregunta 11 de 20
A partner has a deep cut that is bleeding heavily. What should you do first?
- Give them water and wait for it to stop on its own
- Send them to walk out alone
- Rinse it and leave it open
- Press firmly on the wound and call for help
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Press firmly on the wound and call for help
Firm, direct pressure is the first step to stop severe bleeding.
Pregunta 12 de 20
You are lost in cold, wet weather as night falls. What is usually your first priority?
- Walking out in the dark
- Shelter to stay warm and dry
- Climbing a tall tree
- Finding food to keep up your energy
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Shelter to stay warm and dry
You can survive days without food but only hours without protection from cold and wet.
Pregunta 13 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A hill or dirt bank behind the target
Dirt stops bullets safely. Water and rock cause ricochets.
Pregunta 14 de 20
How do white-tailed deer antlers usually grow?
- They fork, and each fork forks again
- They grow straight back from the head with no points
- Points grow up from one main beam on each side
- They are flat and wide like a shovel
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. Points grow up from one main beam on each side
Mule deer antlers fork into branches. White-tailed deer points rise from a main beam.
Pregunta 15 de 20
On a hot early-season hunt, a partner is sweating heavily, dizzy and weak. What should you do?
- Make them keep walking
- Move them to shade, cool them, and have them rest and sip water
- Cover them with a heavy coat
- Give them an energy drink and leave them to rest alone in the sun
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 16 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. No. Wasting game is unethical and illegal in many states
Ethical hunters use the meat of the animals they take.
Pregunta 17 de 20
How do wildlife agencies use regulated hunting?
- To wipe out common species
- As a tool to keep populations in balance with their habitat
- As a replacement for habitat
- To remove all predators, such as wolves and coyotes, from the state
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. As a tool to keep populations in balance with their habitat
Seasons and bag limits are set using population data so harvests are sustainable.
Pregunta 18 de 20
A hunter focuses on doing things a certain way, such as hunting with a muzzleloader or a bow. Which stage is this?
- Method stage
- Trophy stage
- Shooter stage
- Limiting-out stage
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Method stage
In the method stage, how you hunt becomes more important than what you take.
Pregunta 19 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 20 de 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
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.

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