Texas Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 5

Test de práctica 5 de 6 de Texas Hunter Education Practice Test: 25 preguntas más con respuestas y explicaciones.

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Texas
134 preguntas
Revisado el 10 de octubre de 2026

Pregunta 1 de 25
How do hunters pay for wildlife conservation in the US?
- They do not pay anything
- Only through donations to private clubs and national hunting organizations
- Only through federal income tax
- Through license fees and excise taxes on guns, ammunition and archery gear
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Through license fees and excise taxes on guns, ammunition and archery gear
This "user pays" system funds state wildlife agencies and benefits all wildlife.
Pregunta 2 de 25
Before you shoot, what must you know about the animal?
- Only that it is on public land
- Its species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your license or tag
- Only that it is moving away from you and not toward any other hunters
- Only 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.
Pregunta 3 de 25
What is the purpose of the lifeline (item 3) in the diagram?
- To mark the tree so that other hunters know the stand is already taken
- To keep you connected to the tree while you climb up and down
- To pull up your gear
- To tie your stand to the ground
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. To keep you connected to the tree while you climb up and down
Use a lifeline from the time you leave the ground until you are back down.
Pregunta 4 de 25
Why should you avoid long-range or running shots at big game?
- They are always illegal
- They are more likely to wound the animal than kill it quickly
- They damage your gun
- They are only a problem for bowhunters, not for hunters with rifles
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. They are more likely to wound the animal than kill it quickly
Take only shots you are confident will hit the vital area.
Pregunta 5 de 25
What must migratory bird hunters register with in each state where they hunt?
- The state driver's license office
- A national gun registry
- A local hunting club
- The Harvest Information Program (HIP)
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. The Harvest Information Program (HIP)
HIP gives biologists the contact list they need to survey migratory bird harvest.
Pregunta 6 de 25
Who is often called the father of wildlife management?
- Daniel Boone
- John James Audubon
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Aldo Leopold
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Aldo Leopold
Leopold wrote the textbook Game Management in 1933.
Pregunta 7 de 25
How should you hand a firearm to another person?
- Muzzle first
- Unloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointed safely
- By tossing it gently
- With 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.
Pregunta 8 de 25
When turkey hunting, what kind of spot should you sit against?
- Open ground with nothing behind you, so you can see all around
- A small sapling
- The edge of a road
- A 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.
Pregunta 9 de 25
When should you NOT use the trail carry, which points the muzzle ahead and down?
- When someone is walking behind you on the trail
- When someone is walking in front of you
- When you are alone in an open field
- When you are on a road
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. When someone is walking in front of you
In the trail carry, the muzzle points ahead, toward anyone in front.
Pregunta 10 de 25
How should firearms be carried in a vehicle?
- Loaded on the seat
- With a round in the chamber
- Loaded with the safety on
- Unloaded, and in a case
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. Unloaded, and in a case
Many states ban loaded firearms in vehicles. Pennsylvania, for example, bans a loaded firearm in, on or against any motor vehicle.
Pregunta 11 de 25
You hit an animal but it runs off. What is your responsibility?
- Make every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly
- Assume it will recover, since most wounded animals heal on their own
- Shoot another one instead
- Look for a few minutes, then give up
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Make every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly
Following up on every hit is a basic part of ethical hunting.
Pregunta 12 de 25
What happened to the passenger pigeon?
- It moved to Europe
- It became common in cities
- It became extinct, largely from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss
- It nearly died out but was restored by hunters and is common again in eastern forests
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. It became extinct, largely from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss
The last known passenger pigeon died in 1914. Its loss helped build support for wildlife laws.
Pregunta 13 de 25
Which of these is a safe rule about alcohol and drugs?
- Do not use them before or during hunting or shooting
- They are fine if you hunt with a bow
- A little is fine for experienced hunters who know their limits
- They 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.
Pregunta 14 de 25
Since 1934, what federal stamp must waterfowl hunters age 16 and older buy?
- A federal fishing stamp
- The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp)
- A national park pass
- A federal deer and turkey stamp
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 15 de 25
Why is shooting from a road or vehicle a poor choice?
- It gives the best backstop
- It is the safest way to hunt
- It is unsafe, unfair to the animal, and illegal in many states
- It is required on public land so hunters do not damage the habitat
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: C. It is unsafe, unfair to the animal, and illegal in many states
Roads are used by people, and shooting from them often breaks fair chase and the law.
Pregunta 16 de 25
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 17 de 25
How should you help someone with mild hypothermia?
- Get them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
- Have them sit in the wind
- Give them alcohol to warm them up
- Rub their arms and legs hard to get the blood moving again
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: 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.
Pregunta 18 de 25
How should broadhead-tipped arrows be carried?
- In a back pocket
- In a quiver with a hood that covers the broadheads
- Loose in your hand
- Tucked in your belt, with the sharp tips pointing down
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. In a quiver with a hood that covers the broadheads
Broadheads are razor sharp and can cause serious cuts in a fall.
Pregunta 19 de 25
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 20 de 25
A hunter enjoys the whole experience, shares it and helps teach others. Which stage is this?
- Limiting-out stage
- Sportsman stage
- Trophy stage
- Shooter stage
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: B. Sportsman stage
The sportsman stage values the full outdoor experience and passing on skills.
Pregunta 21 de 25
Why is it dangerous to carry 20-gauge shells while hunting with a 12-gauge shotgun?
- They make the gun shoot too far
- 20-gauge shells are illegal for all types of hunting in every state and territory
- They will not fit in the magazine
- A 20-gauge shell can lodge in the 12-gauge barrel, which can burst if fired
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: D. A 20-gauge shell can lodge in the 12-gauge barrel, which can burst if fired
Carry only one type of ammunition, the one marked on your barrel.
Pregunta 22 de 25
What should you carry while hunting in a state that requires hunter education?
- Your license and proof of hunter education (or a valid exemption)
- Only your gun's receipt
- Nothing, as long as you are hunting on private land with permission
- Only your driver's license
Ver respuesta
Respuesta: A. Your license and proof of hunter education (or a valid exemption)
Texas, for example, requires hunters to carry proof of certification or deferral while hunting.
Pregunta 23 de 25
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 24 de 25
Look at the diagram. Which hunter is easiest for other hunters to see?
- Both are equally easy to see
- The hunter in the blaze-orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
- Neither can be seen
- Hunter 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.
Pregunta 25 de 25
Where should hunter orange be worn to be most effective?
- On the front only, where other hunters usually see you
- On the boots only
- On the head and upper body, visible from all sides
- On 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.

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