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NSW R-Licence Hunting Practice Test 2026

To hunt on declared public land in New South Wales you need a Restricted Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence). First you must pass the R-Licence Accreditation Course, which covers hunting laws, safety, ethics and public land rules. These questions cover the licence, the permission conditions and the mandatory Code of Practice. They are safety and law education only.

  • Chasse
  • Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
  • 40 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Pour réussir : 93% in the online final exams (100% when sat in person). Organisé par : NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Hunting. Âge minimum : Older than 12 (under 18 with parent or guardian approval and adult supervision). Frais : $50 for the online course (covers all three categories); in-person fees are set by trainers. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 40 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « NSW R-Licence Hunting Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 20

    What does a NSW Restricted Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence) let you do?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Hunt game and feral animals on public land that is declared and open to hunting

    The R-Licence allows hunting of game and feral animals on declared public land open to hunting, and on private land with permission.

  2. Question 2 sur 20

    Which course must you pass before you can apply for an R-Licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The R-Licence Accreditation Course

    The R-Licence Accreditation Course is mandatory training for the R-Licence. It covers hunting methods, safe and ethical hunting, and NSW rules.

  3. Question 3 sur 20

    Apart from accreditation, what membership do you need for an R-Licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Membership of an Approved Hunting Organisation

    R-Licence applicants must be members of an Approved Hunting Organisation.

  4. Question 4 sur 20

    What are the three R-Licence accreditation categories?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Firearms, bows and dogs

    Public land hunting is allowed with three methods: firearms (rifles, shotguns, blackpowder), bows and dogs. You must be accredited for each one you use.

  5. Question 5 sur 20

    You are accredited only in the firearms category. Can you hunt with a bow on NSW public land?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. No, you must be accredited in the bows category first

    You may only use the methods you are accredited for. Extra categories can be added later.

  6. Question 6 sur 20

    What score do you need in the online R-Licence Accreditation Course final exams?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 93%

    Online students need 93% in the final exams to pass. They have three attempts before they must register and pay again.

  7. Question 7 sur 20

    What score do you need when you sit the R-Licence accreditation test in person with a trainer?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 100%

    In-person students must score 100%, and they have two attempts.

  8. Question 8 sur 20

    How many attempts do you get at the online accreditation exams before you must register and pay again?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Three

    The online course allows three attempts before you need to re-register and pay again.

  9. Question 9 sur 20

    Which book is the R-Licence Accreditation Course based on?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The Hunter Education Handbook

    The course is based on the Hunter Education Handbook. Face-to-face students can study it before the course.

  10. Question 10 sur 20

    What is the minimum age for an R-Licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Older than 12

    You must be older than 12. Applicants over 12 and under 18 need a parent or guardian's approval.

  11. Question 11 sur 20

    A 15-year-old holds a NSW game hunting licence. How must they hunt?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Under the close personal supervision of a licensed person aged at least 18

    Licence holders over 12 and under 18 must hunt under the close personal supervision of a licensed person aged at least 18 with the same licence type and endorsements.

  12. Question 12 sur 20

    A minor wants to use a firearm while hunting in NSW. What extra permit do they need?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A Minors Firearms Training Permit from the NSW Police Firearms Registry

    Minors using a firearm also need a Minors Firearms Training Permit issued by the NSW Police Force Firearms Registry.

  13. Question 13 sur 20

    Which test result is needed to have native game bird hunting added to an R-Licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At least grade NSW-T in the Waterfowl Identification Test

    To be endorsed for native game birds, you must reach at least grade NSW-T in the Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT).

  14. Question 14 sur 20

    What insurance comes with every standard NSW R-Licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. $25 million public liability insurance

    Every standard R-Licence includes $25 million public liability insurance.

  15. Question 15 sur 20

    To use a firearm on NSW public land, what do you need?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. An R-Licence endorsed for firearms and a firearms licence from an Australian state or territory

    Firearms on public land need both an R-Licence with the firearms category and a current firearms licence.

  16. Question 16 sur 20

    When must you carry your NSW game hunting licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At all times while hunting

    Carry your licence at all times while hunting and show it straight away to an inspector, police officer or the landowner if asked.

  17. Question 17 sur 20

    What must you have before hunting on declared NSW public land, apart from your licence?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Written permission for that area and dates, carried on paper or digitally

    Written permission is required to hunt on declared public land. Carry a copy and produce it if asked.

  18. Question 18 sur 20

    How long do you have to submit a harvest return after hunting on NSW public land?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 30 days

    Harvest returns must be submitted within 30 days of the hunt.

  19. Question 19 sur 20

    Which of these may you NOT use to attract animals on NSW public land?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Bait, grain, fruit or a salt or mineral block

    Attractants such as bait, grain, fruit, meat, mineral blocks and carcasses are banned on public land.

  20. Question 20 sur 20

    Can you use a motor vehicle to hunt or help you hunt on NSW public land?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. No, except in limited cases such as when a dog is restrained in it

    Motor vehicles may not be used to hunt or assist hunting on public land. Exceptions include a restrained dog and motorised wheelchairs.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The R-Licence lets you hunt game and feral animals on declared public land that is open to hunting. You also need written permission for each hunt.
  • To apply you must be older than 12, belong to an Approved Hunting Organisation, and be accredited in at least one category: firearms, bows or dogs.
  • The accreditation course takes up to four hours online or in person. Online you need 93% in the final exams (three attempts); in person you need 100% (two attempts).
  • Hunters under 18 must be closely supervised by a licensed person aged at least 18 with the same licence type and endorsements.
  • On public land you must wear blaze orange on your upper body, visible from all sides, whenever you are hunting.
  • The Code of Practice is a condition of every licence. You must not shoot an animal you cannot clearly see and identify, or when anyone could be hurt.

Questions fréquentes

How do I get an R-Licence in NSW?

Join an Approved Hunting Organisation, pass the R-Licence Accreditation Course for at least one category (firearms, bows or dogs), then apply through the Hunt NSW portal.

What is the pass mark for the R-Licence test?

93% in the online final exams, with three attempts. If you do the course in person with a trainer, you need 100%, with two attempts.

How many questions are in the R-Licence test?

The official page lists 15 questions for the firearms category and 10 each for bows and dogs, but does not state how many are in the compulsory first section.

Do I need a firearms licence too?

Yes, to use a firearm. Firearms on public land need an R-Licence with the firearms category plus a current firearms licence from an Australian state or territory.

Can children get a NSW hunting licence?

People older than 12 can apply with parent or guardian approval. They must hunt under the close supervision of a licensed adult, and minors using firearms also need a Minors Firearms Training Permit.

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