Saskatchewan Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 3

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 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.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Look at the diagram. Which hunter can other hunters see most easily?

   • AThe hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
   • BHunter 3, because camouflage shows up well against the trees and bushes
   • CBoth hunters are equally easy to see
   • DNeither hunter can be seen among the trees
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)

   Blaze orange stands out against trees and bushes, so other hunters can see you and not mistake you for game.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Which is an early sign of hypothermia?

   • AShivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands
   • BA red, sweaty face and hot, dry skin
   • CItchy skin on the arms and legs
   • DFeeling very thirsty and hungry
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Shivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands

   As hypothermia gets worse, a person may stumble, mumble and become confused.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Which ammunition is safe to use in your firearm?

   • AAny cartridge that fits into the chamber, as long as the action closes easily
   • BAny ammunition of a similar size and shape
   • COnly ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel
   • DWhatever ammunition your hunting partner is using
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Only ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel

   The barrel is marked with the correct calibre or gauge. The wrong ammunition can cause a dangerous failure.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   What should you do with your firearm before you climb a steep bank, cross a creek on a log, or get into a boat?

   • AHold it with your finger on the trigger for balance
   • BPut the safety on and keep it loaded
   • CUnload it
   • DCarry it by the barrel
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Unload it

   Unload any time you could slip or fall, because a fall can make a loaded firearm fire.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   You fall and are hanging in your harness. Why is it urgent to get help or relieve pressure on your legs?

   • AThe harness straps will slowly loosen and let you slip out of them completely
   • BYour movement will scare away all the animals nearby
   • CHanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs
   • DIt is not urgent, as long as the harness is holding you
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Hanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs

   Hanging without moving can become life-threatening (suspension trauma). Use a relief strap to stand, move your legs and call for help.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   In the tree stand diagram, what is item 1?

   • AA waist belt
   • BA single chest strap
   • CA full-body harness
   • DA rope sling
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A full-body harness

   A full-body harness spreads the force of a fall over your body and is the safety system to use in a tree stand.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Right after you shoot at an animal, what should you do?

    • AFire more shots into the bush where it went
    • BLeave the area if you did not see it fall
    • CRun after it right away so it cannot get far, and keep it moving until it tires out completely
    • DWatch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Watch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following

    Waiting lets a hit animal lie down. Marking the spot helps you find the first signs of a hit.

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

    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.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    In the "1-10-1" principle for falling into cold water, what happens in the first minute?

    • AYou stop feeling cold because the body adjusts
    • BCold shock: gasping and fast breathing that you must get under control
    • CYou lose consciousness from the cold right away
    • DYou can swim normally for a while, because the body has not cooled down yet
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Cold shock: gasping and fast breathing that you must get under control

    After about 1 minute of cold shock, you have about 10 minutes of useful movement, and about 1 hour before hypothermia causes unconsciousness.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    How should you help someone with mild hypothermia?

    • AGet them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
    • BMake them walk fast in the cold to warm up
    • CGive them a drink of alcohol to warm them up
    • DRub their arms and legs hard to get blood moving
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Get them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them

    Warm the person gently from the core. Never give alcohol, and get medical help if signs are severe.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    What is the safest way to store hunting firearms at home?

    • AUnloaded on an open gun rack with the ammunition beside it
    • BLoaded in a closet for quick use
    • CUnloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
    • DIn the vehicle all season
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately

    Storing firearms unloaded and locked, away from ammunition, keeps them away from children and thieves.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What does the mechanical safety on a firearm do?

    • AIt unloads the chamber when you switch it on
    • BIt blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail
    • CIt locks the action closed so it can be stored loaded
    • DIt makes the firearm completely impossible to fire by accident
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. It blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail

    A safety is a mechanical device that can wear out or break. It never replaces safe muzzle control.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Why can a hunter wear blaze orange and still hunt deer?

    • ADeer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
    • BOrange clothing is only worn after the animal has been shot
    • CDeer are attracted to orange, so it helps bring them closer
    • DDeer are fully colour-blind, so they cannot see any bright colours at all in daylight
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Deer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us

    Blaze orange is very visible to people but does not stand out the same way to deer. Movement is more likely to alert them.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Which of these is a limiting factor for a wildlife population?

    • AA bright full moon in the fall
    • BA new design for hunting licences
    • CA new road sign near the forest
    • DA severe winter that reduces food
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A severe winter that reduces food

    Limiting factors such as disease, predators, harsh weather and lack of food keep populations from growing.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Why is cotton a poor choice for cold-weather hunting clothing?

    • ACotton clothing is not allowed by law
    • BCotton is too bright and scares game
    • CCotton is too heavy and stiff even when it is dry
    • DCotton holds water and loses its warmth when wet
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Cotton holds water and loses its warmth when wet

    Wool and synthetic fabrics keep more warmth when damp.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Which feature helps you tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?

    • AA grizzly has taller, more pointed ears
    • BA black bear is always black and never brown
    • CA grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
    • DA grizzly is always brown and never black
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile

    Look for the shoulder hump, face profile, ears and claws. Grizzlies have shorter, rounder ears and longer front claws.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Why should you never shoot at water, ice or a flat rock?

    • AIt is only unsafe at night, when you cannot see
    • BThe bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction
    • CThe noise carries over water and ice and scares away every animal for miles around
    • DThe splash or chips can damage the barrel
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction

    Projectiles can bounce off hard or flat surfaces, including water, and travel toward people you cannot see.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    When is the shoulder carry (muzzle up and behind you) a poor choice?

    • AWhen someone is beside you
    • BWhen you are at the back of the group
    • CWhen someone is walking behind you
    • DWhen you are walking alone
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. When someone is walking behind you

    The shoulder carry points the muzzle behind you, so use it only when nobody is behind you.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.