Arizona Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

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

   • AShot 2 is safe because the house is far
   • BShot 1 is closer
   • CShot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge
   • DBoth are safe, because the hunter is kneeling and aiming very carefully at the deer
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   Answer: C. Shot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge

   A safe shot has a backstop. Never shoot at an animal on a ridge or skyline.

2. Question 2 of 25

   You fall and snow gets into the muzzle. What should you do before shooting again?

   • AUnload and check that the barrel is clear
   • BFire a shot to clear it
   • CShake it and keep hunting
   • DBlow into the muzzle to push the snow out
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   Answer: A. Unload and check that the barrel is clear

   A blocked barrel can burst when fired. Always check the bore after a fall.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Why is cotton a poor choice in cold, wet weather?

   • AIt is too warm
   • BIt soaks up water and loses its insulation when wet
   • CIt is too bright
   • DIt is banned for hunting clothing in most states
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   Answer: B. It soaks up water and loses its insulation when wet

   Wool and synthetics keep more warmth when damp.

4. Question 4 of 25

   On a hot early-season hunt, a partner is sweating heavily, dizzy and weak. What should you do?

   • AMake them keep walking
   • BMove them to shade, cool them, and have them rest and sip water
   • CCover them with a heavy coat
   • DGive them an energy drink and leave them to rest alone in the sun
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   Answer: B. Move them to shade, cool them, and have them rest and sip water

   These are signs of heat exhaustion. If the person becomes confused or stops sweating, call 911.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Why should a bowhunter usually wait before tracking a hit animal?

   • AArrows only work after about an hour
   • BAn animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood
   • CIt is required by federal law for all bowhunters in every state
   • DTo let other hunters go first
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   Answer: B. An animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood

   Giving the animal time to lie down makes recovery more likely.

6. Question 6 of 25

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

   • AGive them water and wait for it to stop on its own
   • BSend them to walk out alone
   • CRinse it and leave it open
   • DPress firmly on the wound and call for help
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   Answer: D. Press firmly on the wound and call for help

   Firm, direct pressure is the first step to stop severe bleeding.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What is the difference between antlers and true horns?

   • AAntlers are shed every year; true horns usually grow for life
   • BHorns are shed every spring
   • CThere is no difference
   • DAntlers are made of keratin, like fingernails, and are never shed
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   Answer: A. Antlers are shed every year; true horns usually grow for life

   Deer, elk and moose grow antlers. Bison, sheep and goats grow horns.

8. Question 8 of 25

   When do many tree stand falls happen?

   • AWhile climbing up or down, or getting into or out of the stand
   • BOnly after dark
   • COnly on ladder stands that are more than 20 years old and rusty
   • DOnly while sleeping in the stand
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   Answer: A. While climbing up or down, or getting into or out of the stand

   Moving between the ladder or steps and the platform is a risky time, so stay connected the whole way.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Why can deer hunters wear blaze orange?

   • ADeer see colors differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
   • BDeer are completely color-blind, so they cannot see any bright colors at all in daylight
   • CDeer are attracted to orange
   • DOrange is only worn after shooting
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   Answer: A. Deer see colors differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us

   Hunter orange is very visible to people. Movement and scent are more likely to alert deer.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What are the basic parts of wildlife habitat?

    • AFood, fences, roads and towns
    • BTrees, sun, rocks and snow
    • CWater, hunters, weather, predators and roads
    • DFood, water, shelter (cover) and space
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    Answer: D. Food, water, shelter (cover) and space

    Animals need all four, arranged so they can reach them.

11. Question 11 of 25

    A hunter enjoys the whole experience, shares it and helps teach others. Which stage is this?

    • ALimiting-out stage
    • BSportsman stage
    • CTrophy stage
    • DShooter stage
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    Answer: B. Sportsman stage

    The sportsman stage values the full outdoor experience and passing on skills.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Why is it dangerous to carry 20-gauge shells while hunting with a 12-gauge shotgun?

    • AThey make the gun shoot too far
    • B20-gauge shells are illegal for all types of hunting in every state and territory
    • CThey will not fit in the magazine
    • DA 20-gauge shell can lodge in the 12-gauge barrel, which can burst if fired
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    Answer: 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which is the best backstop for a shot?

    • AThe open sky above a wide field
    • BA pond behind the target
    • CA flat rock
    • DA hill or dirt bank behind the target
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    Answer: D. A hill or dirt bank behind the target

    Dirt stops bullets safely. Water and rock cause ricochets.

14. Question 14 of 25

    When turkey hunting, what kind of spot should you sit against?

    • AOpen ground with nothing behind you, so you can see all around
    • BA small sapling
    • CThe edge of a road
    • DA tree or stump wider than your shoulders
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    Answer: 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Which animal position offers the best shot at the vitals?

    • AFacing toward you at long range
    • BFacing straight away
    • CRunning
    • DBroadside or quartering away
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    Answer: D. Broadside or quartering away

    These angles give the clearest path to the heart and lungs.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You see someone poaching. What should you do?

    • ANote details from a safe distance and report it to a game warden
    • BConfront them with your firearm so they know you are serious about it
    • CFollow them home
    • DIgnore it
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    Answer: A. Note details from a safe distance and report it to a game warden

    Wildlife agencies have tip lines, and accurate details help officers act.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Why is "sky busting" (shooting at ducks or geese that are too far away) a bad practice?

    • AIt wounds birds that fly off and are never recovered
    • BIt uses too little ammunition
    • CIt is the best way to hunt geese, so it is not a bad practice
    • DIt is only bad on windy days
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    Answer: A. It wounds birds that fly off and are never recovered

    Shoot only at birds within your effective range so you can kill cleanly and retrieve them.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does the Pittman-Robertson Act fund wildlife restoration with?

    • AAn excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition
    • BA tax on gasoline
    • CA tax on fishing boats only
    • DFines collected from poachers in every state
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    Answer: A. An excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition

    The Act uses an 11 percent excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What is a common distress signal?

    • AThree of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires
    • BWaving a hat once
    • CTwo short flashes of light
    • DOne long shout
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    Answer: A. Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires

    Signals in threes are recognized as a call for help.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which animal has a large tan rump patch and a dark brown neck?

    • AWhite-tailed deer
    • BMoose
    • CBlack bear
    • DElk
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    Answer: D. Elk

    Elk have a light rump patch, a darker neck and long, curved antlers on bulls.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What did the Lacey Act of 1900 do?

    • AIt banned all hunting of deer in the United States for ten years to let herds recover
    • BIt started the duck stamp
    • CIt made it a federal crime to move illegally taken wildlife across state lines
    • DIt created the first national park
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    Answer: C. It made it a federal crime to move illegally taken wildlife across state lines

    The Lacey Act was the first federal law protecting wildlife and helped end illegal market hunting.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Which species is a well-known conservation success story, restored with help from hunter-funded programs?

    • ACarolina parakeet
    • BGreat auk
    • CPassenger pigeon
    • DWild turkey
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    Answer: D. Wild turkey

    Wild turkeys were restored to most of their former range through trapping, moving birds and habitat work.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A hunter focuses on doing things a certain way, such as hunting with a muzzleloader or a bow. Which stage is this?

    • AMethod stage
    • BTrophy stage
    • CShooter stage
    • DLimiting-out stage
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    Answer: A. Method stage

    In the method stage, how you hunt becomes more important than what you take.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You fall into cold water. What should you do first?

    • ATake off your life jacket so you can swim faster to the shore
    • BSwim hard to shore right away
    • CKeep your head above water and get your breathing under control
    • DShout until you are tired
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    Answer: C. Keep your head above water and get your breathing under control

    Cold shock causes gasping for about the first minute. Control your breathing, then act.

25. Question 25 of 25

    How should you approach big game that appears to be dead?

    • AFrom behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement, ready for a follow-up shot
    • BQuickly, without your gun
    • CFrom the front, near the antlers, so you can look closely at its eyes and nose
    • DBy poking it with your foot from the front
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    Answer: A. From behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement, ready for a follow-up shot

    A wounded animal can suddenly get up. Approach carefully and watch the eyes and chest.

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