Texas Hunter Education Practice Test 2026
Practise for the Texas hunter education course, required for every hunter born on or after September 2, 1971. Practice test 1 covers Texas rules such as the minimum age of 9, the one-time deferral and what "accompanied" means. The other sets cover the safety, ethics, wildlife and survival topics taught in hunter education across the US.
Respuesta rápida
Lo organiza: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Edad mínima: 9. Practica aquí gratis con 134 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 14
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Respuesta: B. Every hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, including out-of-state hunters
Texas requires hunter education for every hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, including non-residents.
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Pregunta 2 de 14
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Respuesta: C. 9
Hunter education certification in Texas is available starting at age 9.
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Pregunta 3 de 14
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Respuesta: B. Be accompanied
Hunters under 9 cannot be certified, so they must be accompanied.
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Pregunta 4 de 14
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Respuesta: C. Complete the course or be accompanied
Hunters aged 9 to 16 must either complete hunter education or be accompanied.
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Pregunta 5 de 14
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Respuesta: C. Complete the course, or buy a one-time deferral and hunt accompanied
People 17 and older must complete the course, or buy a deferral and be accompanied.
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Pregunta 6 de 14
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Respuesta: D. Someone 17 or older, licensed in Texas, who is certified or exempt
The accompanying person must be 17 or older, licensed in Texas, and certified or exempt (born before Sept. 2, 1971).
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Pregunta 7 de 14
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Respuesta: D. Within normal voice control
Texas defines "accompanied" as being within normal voice control.
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Pregunta 8 de 14
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Respuesta: A. Only once
A deferral may only be obtained once and is valid only until the end of the current license year.
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Pregunta 9 de 14
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Respuesta: B. Only until the end of the current license year
The deferral postpones the course for up to one year, but it ends with the current license year.
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Pregunta 10 de 14
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Respuesta: D. Anyone convicted of breaking the hunter education rule (or given deferred adjudication)
A person with that conviction or deferred adjudication is not eligible for a deferral.
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Pregunta 11 de 14
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Respuesta: D. People 17 and older
In-person courses are open to all ages, and people 17 and older may also take the course online.
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Pregunta 12 de 14
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Respuesta: B. Proof of certification or deferral, on paper or electronically
Proof must be on your person while hunting. The Texas Outdoor Annual app is one accepted electronic option.
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Pregunta 13 de 14
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Respuesta: B. No, but you need it (or a deferral or exemption) to hunt
Certification is not required to buy a license, but the hunter education rule still applies while hunting.
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Pregunta 14 de 14
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Respuesta: A. Active-duty and honorably discharged members of the U.S. armed forces
Military members and veterans, some Texas military forces members and certain peace officers are exempt.
Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.
Qué debes saber antes del examen
- Every hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, including out-of-state hunters, must complete hunter education.
- Certification is available from age 9. Hunters under 9 must be accompanied.
- People 17 and older may take the course online or in person.
- A one-time deferral lets someone 17 or older hunt while accompanied until the end of the current license year.
- The accompanying person must be at least 17, licensed in Texas, and certified or exempt, and must be within normal voice control.
- Carry proof of certification or deferral while hunting, on paper or electronically.
Preguntas frecuentes
Who needs hunter education in Texas?
Every hunter born on or after September 2, 1971, including non-residents, unless they are exempt or hunting under the accompanied or deferral options.
How old do you have to be to take Texas hunter education?
You can be certified from age 9. People 17 and older can also take the course online.
What is the Texas hunter education deferral?
A one-time option for people 17 or older. You must hunt accompanied, and it is valid only until the end of the current license year.
Do I need to carry my hunter education card?
Yes. Proof of certification or deferral must be on you while hunting, printed or electronic.