Alberta Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 25

   How can hunters help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer, elk and moose?

   • AFollow carcass movement rules and submit samples for testing when asked
   • BIgnore sick-looking animals and keep hunting
   • CPut out extra feed in winter so deer can gather in large, healthy groups
   • DMove whole carcasses to new areas to spread the risk
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Follow carcass movement rules and submit samples for testing when asked

   CWD is a fatal disease. Rules on carcass movement and testing help agencies track and limit it.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   What does the evidence say about most hunting incidents?

   • AThey involve breaking one or more basic firearm safety rules
   • BThey are mostly caused by attacks from wild animals
   • CThey only happen to people in their first year of hunting
   • DThey are mostly caused by broken or faulty firearms that fire on their own without warning
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. They involve breaking one or more basic firearm safety rules

   Almost all hunting incidents involve a broken safety rule, such as poor muzzle control or not identifying the target.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Before shooting, what must you be sure of about the animal?

   • AOnly that it is big enough to be worth the work of dragging it out of the bush
   • BOnly that no other hunter has seen it first
   • COnly that it is standing inside an open field
   • DIts species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your licence
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Its species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your licence

   Licences and tags are often for one species, sex or antler type. If you are not sure, do not shoot.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   How should you treat frostbitten fingers?

   • ARub them hard between your hands to get blood flowing
   • BRewarm them gently, such as against warm skin, without rubbing
   • CRub them with snow to bring back the feeling
   • DHold them close to a hot fire or heater so they thaw out as fast as possible
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Rewarm them gently, such as against warm skin, without rubbing

   Rubbing damages frozen tissue. Rewarm gently, and do not rewarm if the area may freeze again.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Why do wildlife agencies ask hunters to report their harvest?

   • ATo decide who will get a free licence next year
   • BTo sell hunters' names and addresses to outdoor stores
   • CThe data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits
   • DOnly to collect extra licence fees
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits

   Harvest reports show how many animals were taken and where, which guides management decisions. Ontario now has mandatory reporting for some licences.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Where does blaze orange do the most good?

   • AOn a backpack, so it can be taken off
   • BOn the back only, since other hunters usually walk behind you in the woods
   • COn the boots and lower legs only
   • DOn the head and upper body, visible from all sides
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. On the head and upper body, visible from all sides

   Rules such as Ontario's require orange above the waist, visible from all sides, plus an orange head cover.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Which feature helps tell a mule deer from a white-tailed deer?

   • AA mule deer raises a wide, white tail like a flag when it runs away
   • BMale mule deer never grow antlers
   • CA mule deer has small, short ears
   • DA mule deer has a narrow white tail with a black tip
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. A mule deer has a narrow white tail with a black tip

   White-tailed deer have a broad tail that is brown on top and white underneath. Mule deer have a thin, black-tipped tail and large ears.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   You hear a noise and see a shape moving in thick brush. What should you do?

   • AShoot quickly before the animal has a chance to run off
   • BFire a warning shot into the air to make it move
   • CDo not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal
   • DAim at the sound, since game makes most noises
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Do not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal

   Never shoot at sound, movement or colour. Many incidents happen when a hunter is mistaken for game.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   In the firearm safety rules taught in Canada (ACTS), what does the "A" stand for?

   • AAim only at legal game
   • BAssume every firearm is loaded
   • CAlways carry your hunting licence
   • DAvoid shooting near roads
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Assume every firearm is loaded

   The first ACTS rule is to assume every firearm is loaded, even when someone tells you it is empty.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Two hunters reach a fence. What is a safe way for them to cross?

    • AOne person climbs over while the other covers them with a loaded firearm
    • BUnload both firearms; one person holds both while the other crosses, then hands them over
    • CEach person climbs over carefully while holding their own loaded firearm with the safety on
    • DBoth lean their loaded firearms on the fence and climb over together
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Unload both firearms; one person holds both while the other crosses, then hands them over

    With both firearms unloaded and actions open, one hunter can safely hand them across to the other.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    When should your finger move onto the trigger?

    • AWhenever you see or hear movement in the bush
    • BAs soon as the firearm is loaded, so you are always ready for a quick shot
    • COnly when you have identified your target and are ready to shoot
    • DAs soon as you leave the vehicle and start walking
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Only when you have identified your target and are ready to shoot

    Resting your finger on the trigger while walking or waiting can cause an accidental shot.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    How does a broadhead arrow kill big game?

    • ABy cutting blood vessels and organs, causing heavy bleeding
    • BBy breaking the large bones of the legs
    • CBy a poison that is put on the tip
    • DBy the force of the impact, which stops the heart right away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. By cutting blood vessels and organs, causing heavy bleeding

    Sharp broadheads must hit the vital area to kill quickly by blood loss, so shot placement is very important for bowhunters.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Before you shoot, what must you be sure of?

    • AOnly that the wind is calm enough for an accurate shot
    • BYour target, and what is in front of it and beyond it
    • COnly that the animal is a legal species for your licence
    • DOnly that your hunting partner is standing beside you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Your target, and what is in front of it and beyond it

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

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which position usually gives the best shot at the vital area of big game?

    • AFacing toward you at long range
    • BBroadside or quartering away
    • CFacing straight away from you
    • DRunning across an open field
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Broadside or quartering away

    Broadside and quartering-away angles give a clear path to the heart and lungs.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    What does "three points of contact" mean when climbing to a tree stand?

    • AUse three separate straps to attach the stand firmly to the tree trunk
    • BStop and rest three times on the way up the tree
    • CClimb with three people so someone can catch you
    • DTwo hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, always on the steps
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, always on the steps

    Keeping three points of contact means you are never holding on by only one hand or one foot.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Why should you avoid shots at running animals or at very long range?

    • AThey damage the barrel and wear out the firearm
    • BThey are only a problem when other hunters are near
    • CThey are much more likely to wound the animal instead of killing it quickly
    • DThey are against the law in every province and can cost you your licence for life
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. They are much more likely to wound the animal instead of killing it quickly

    Ethical hunters only take shots they are confident will hit the vital area.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, who does wildlife belong to?

    • AOnly people who hold a hunting licence
    • BThe person who owns the land where the animal happens to live
    • CWhoever kills the animal first
    • DIt is held in trust for all people by governments
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. It is held in trust for all people by governments

    Wildlife is a public resource, managed by governments for everyone.

18. Question 18 sur 25

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

    • AShot 1 is safe only because the hunter is closer to the deer
    • BBoth shots are equally safe because the hunter is kneeling and aiming carefully
    • CShot 2 is safe because the house is too far away to reach
    • DShot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge
    Voir la réponse

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

    A safe shot needs a backstop that will stop the bullet. On a ridge, the bullet can travel on to places you cannot see.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What happened to the passenger pigeon, once one of the most common birds in North America?

    • AIt became extinct, mainly from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss
    • BIt became the most common bird in Canadian cities
    • CIt moved south and now lives only in South America
    • DIt nearly died out but was brought back to large numbers by hunters and farmers
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It became extinct, mainly from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss

    The passenger pigeon shows what can happen without hunting laws. It helped lead to modern wildlife protection.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    How is regulated hunting used as a wildlife management tool?

    • AIt helps keep populations within what the habitat can support
    • BIt is used to wipe out species that are too common
    • CIt replaces the need to protect any habitat
    • DIt is used to remove every predator, such as wolves and bears, from an area
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It helps keep populations within what the habitat can support

    Seasons, bag limits and quotas are set so hunting takes part of the population each year without harming it.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    How should firearms be carried in a vehicle on the way to your hunting area?

    • ALoaded and ready in the back seat
    • BLoaded, with only the magazine filled
    • CLoaded, with the safety on
    • DUnloaded, and preferably in a case
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Unloaded, and preferably in a case

    Provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba make it illegal to have a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Where should you aim for a quick, ethical kill on big game?

    • AThe heart-lung (vital) area
    • BThe head, for an instant kill
    • CThe hindquarters, to stop it running
    • DThe neck, to save the most meat
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The heart-lung (vital) area

    The heart and lungs are a large target, and a hit there kills quickly and wastes little meat.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    If you realize you are lost, what does "STOP" remind you to do?

    • AStart, Turn, Open, Proceed
    • BSearch, Travel, Orient, Push on
    • CShout, Turn, Off-trail, Panic
    • DStop, Think, Observe, Plan
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

    Staying calm and thinking clearly is the first step to surviving when lost.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    In the PROVE routine, what does the "E" stand for?

    • AExamine the bore for obstructions
    • BEmpty your pockets of loose cartridges
    • CExit the vehicle before loading
    • DEject the scope from its mounts
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Examine the bore for obstructions

    The last PROVE step is to check that the barrel is clear. A blocked barrel can burst when fired.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    When an unloaded firearm is raised on a haul line, which way should the muzzle point?

    • AUp, toward you
    • BToward the tree trunk
    • CIt does not matter if it is unloaded
    • DDown, away from you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Down, away from you

    With the muzzle pointing down, it is never pointed at you as you pull it up.

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