Manitoba Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   A deer runs out of hunter 3's zone and into hunter 2's zone. What should hunter 3 do?

   • AKeep following the deer with the muzzle and shoot when it is clear of hunter 2
   • BStop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone
   • CShout for hunter 2 to get down, then shoot over them
   • DShoot quickly before the deer leaves their own zone
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Stop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone

   Swinging the muzzle across a partner's zone is a common cause of hunting incidents.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   What is a widely recognized distress signal?

   • AWaving one arm above your head
   • BOne long shout every hour, followed by a single flash of light
   • CTwo short flashes of a light
   • DThree of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires

   Signals in threes are widely recognized as a call for help.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   You pull the trigger and the firearm does not fire. What should you do first?

   • ALook down the barrel to see what went wrong
   • BTurn around and show the firearm to your partner
   • CKeep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action
   • DOpen the action right away and shake out the cartridge before it can cool down
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Keep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action

   A cartridge can fire late (a hang fire). Keep the muzzle pointed safely and wait before you carefully unload.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   You slip and the muzzle of your firearm goes into mud. What should you do before you shoot again?

   • AFire a shot to blow the mud out
   • BTap the barrel on a tree
   • CWipe the outside of the barrel and carry on
   • DUnload it and check that the bore is clear
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Unload it and check that the bore is clear

   Mud, snow or other debris in the barrel can make it burst. Always unload and examine the bore.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   You see someone hunting illegally. What should you do?

   • ANote details from a safe distance and report it to a conservation officer
   • BWalk up and confront them while holding your firearm so they know you mean it
   • CIgnore it, since it is not your job to get involved
   • DPost photos online first so others can identify them
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Note details from a safe distance and report it to a conservation officer

   Every province has a line for reporting poaching. Safe, accurate details help officers act.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   To hunt ducks and geese in Canada, what federal document do you need in addition to provincial requirements?

   • AA federal fishing licence
   • BA boat operator card only
   • CA Possession and Acquisition Licence for ducks
   • DA Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. A Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit

   Waterfowl hunters need a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Saskatchewan's licence page reminds youth waterfowl hunters of this.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   After unloading, how should you get the firearm to the other side of a fence when you are alone?

   • AThrow it gently over the fence onto soft ground
   • BHold it over your head with one hand as you climb
   • CLay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, then cross away from the muzzle
   • DLean it against a fence post with the safety on, then climb over right beside it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Lay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, then cross away from the muzzle

   Laying the unloaded firearm on the far side, muzzle away, means you are never in front of the muzzle while you cross.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Why should you never run a fuel-burning heater or stove in a closed tent or blind?

    • AIt can produce deadly carbon monoxide
    • BIts smell scares away game nearby
    • CIt uses up too much drinking water
    • DIt makes the tent too bright at night
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It can produce deadly carbon monoxide

    Carbon monoxide has no colour or smell. Make sure there is good airflow.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "S" stand for?

    • ASight in the scope again every morning
    • BSee that the firearm is unloaded: PROVE it safe
    • CShoot only at targets that are standing still
    • DStore your ammunition in a jacket pocket
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. See that the firearm is unloaded: PROVE it safe

    The last ACTS rule tells you to check for yourself that the firearm is unloaded, using the PROVE steps.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    A hunting partner has a deep cut that is bleeding heavily. What should you do first?

    • AGive them a drink of water and wait for the bleeding to stop by itself
    • BApply firm, direct pressure on the wound and call for help
    • CHave them walk out alone quickly to get help
    • DWash it in a creek and leave it open to the air
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Apply firm, direct pressure on the wound and call for help

    Firm, direct pressure is the first step to control serious bleeding.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which countries signed the Migratory Birds Convention in 1916?

    • AThe United States and Mexico only
    • BCanada, France, Great Britain and Mexico together
    • CCanada and Mexico, acting alone
    • DGreat Britain (for Canada) and the United States
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Great Britain (for Canada) and the United States

    The 1916 convention between Great Britain, acting for Canada, and the United States protects birds that migrate across the border.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    How should arrows with broadheads be carried?

    • AIn your jacket pocket with the tips up
    • BIn a quiver that covers the broadheads
    • CTucked under your belt at your side
    • DLoose in your hand, ready to nock
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. In a quiver that covers the broadheads

    Broadheads are razor sharp. A covered quiver protects you if you trip or fall.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Why must waterfowl hunters use non-toxic shot instead of lead?

    • ANon-toxic shot costs less than lead shot
    • BLead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it
    • CLead shot damages the hull of a boat
    • DLead shot is too light to reach birds flying at normal hunting heights
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Lead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it

    Ducks and geese pick up spent lead pellets while feeding and can die of lead poisoning.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    In the elbow carry shown, the break-action gun is open over the forearm. Why is this a good choice near other people?

    • AIt is the only carry allowed by law near others
    • BIt keeps the barrel warm in cold weather
    • CEveryone can see the gun is open and cannot fire
    • DIt is the fastest way to raise the gun and shoot
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Everyone can see the gun is open and cannot fire

    An open break-action gun carried over the arm clearly shows it cannot fire, and the muzzle points at the ground.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Three hunters walk in a line, numbered 1, 2 and 3 from left to right. Where may hunter 2, in the middle, shoot?

    • AAnywhere in front of the line
    • BInto the zones of hunters 1 and 3 if game crosses
    • COnly into the zone straight ahead
    • DBehind the line if game doubles back
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Only into the zone straight ahead

    Each hunter shoots only into their own zone of fire. Hunter 2's zone is straight ahead.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Is the Canadian Firearms Safety Course the same as provincial hunter education?

    • AYes, one replaces the other in every province and territory across Canada
    • BNo, but hunter education is the federal course
    • CNo. They are separate courses, and provinces require their own
    • DYes, but only for people who hunt with a bow
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No. They are separate courses, and provinces require their own

    Saskatchewan and Manitoba, for example, say the CFSC does not meet their hunter education requirement.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    What is the safe rule about alcohol, cannabis and other drugs while hunting?

    • ADo not use them before or while handling firearms or hunting
    • BA small amount is fine if you are an experienced hunter who knows your limits
    • CThey are fine once you are settled in the tree stand
    • DThey are fine as long as you only hunt with a bow
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Do not use them before or while handling firearms or hunting

    Alcohol and drugs slow your reactions and affect your judgment, which leads to accidents.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "T" stand for?

    • ATrigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
    • BTest-fire the firearm at a target before every hunt to check the sights
    • CTake the safety off as soon as you start walking
    • DTell your hunting partner whenever you see game
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Trigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard

    Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Which federal course must you pass before applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)?

    • AA provincial boating safety course
    • BA provincial bowhunter education course and exam
    • CThe Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
    • DA standard first aid and CPR course
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)

    The CFSC student report form is the proof of completion needed before you can get a PAL.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    How should the tether from your harness to the tree be set up?

    • AShort, with little slack, attached above head height
    • BAttached near your feet, below the platform
    • CLong, so you can move around the platform freely and stand up to shoot
    • DLoose, so it hangs below the platform
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Short, with little slack, attached above head height

    A short tether above your head keeps any fall very short, so you can climb back onto the platform.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    A hunter feels the most satisfaction from the whole outdoor experience, sharing it and teaching new hunters. Which stage of hunter development is this?

    • AShooter stage
    • BLimiting-out stage
    • CSportsman stage
    • DTrophy stage
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Sportsman stage

    Hunter education describes five stages: shooter, limiting-out, trophy, method and sportsman. The sportsman stage values the full experience.

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