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New York Hunter Education Practice Test 2026

Practise for the New York Hunter Education Course final exam, which has 50 questions. You must pass the course to buy a hunting license. Practice test 1 covers New York's course rules and ages, and the other sets cover the safety, ethics, wildlife and survival topics taught across the US.

  • Chasse
  • New York
  • 132 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

L’examen officiel comporte 50 questions. Organisé par : New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Âge minimum : 11 to take the course; 12 to hunt. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 132 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Hunter Education Study Guide (US) » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 12

    What must you complete to buy a hunting license in New York?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The NY Hunter Education Course

    The Hunter Education Course (hunter safety course) is required to buy a hunting license in New York.

  2. Question 2 sur 12

    What is the minimum age to take New York's Hunter Education and Bowhunter Education courses?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 11

    Students must be 11 or older for these courses.

  3. Question 3 sur 12

    What is the minimum age to hunt in New York State?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 12

    DEC notes that the minimum hunting age in NYS is 12.

  4. Question 4 sur 12

    What do New York students under 16 need to handle and shoot a firearm in a hunter education course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A signed parent or guardian permission slip

    Students under 16 need a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian.

  5. Question 5 sur 12

    What is the minimum length of New York's in-person Hunter Education Course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 7 hours

    The in-person Hunter Education Course is at least 7 hours.

  6. Question 6 sur 12

    How many questions are on the New York Hunter Education final exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 50

    The Hunter Education Course ends with a 50-question final exam.

  7. Question 7 sur 12

    In New York, which hunters need the Bowhunter Education Course?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Anyone hunting deer or bear with a bow or crossbow

    Bowhunter Education is required to hunt deer or bear with a bow or crossbow. It is encouraged, but not required, for small game and turkey.

  8. Question 8 sur 12

    How many questions are on New York's Bowhunter Education final exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 40

    The Bowhunter Education Course is at least 6 hours and ends with a 40-question final exam.

  9. Question 9 sur 12

    What is New York's Waterfowl Hunter Education Course required for?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. An access permit to some refuges and state lands open to waterfowl hunting

    It is not needed for waterfowl hunting in general, only for access permits to select areas. It is a 3-hour, in-person course with a 25-question exam.

  10. Question 10 sur 12

    What does a New York Trapper Education Course lead to?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Eligibility for a trapping license

    Trapper Education is required for a trapping license. The in-person course is at least 8 hours.

  11. Question 11 sur 12

    To pass an in-person New York hunter education course, what must you do besides passing the exam?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Do the homework, attend all sessions, and show a safe attitude

    Students must bring completed homework, attend every session, show proper attitude and safety, and pass the exam.

  12. Question 12 sur 12

    What do you need to buy a bowhunting privilege for the first time in New York?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A Bowhunter Education certificate, plus a hunting license or hunter education certificate

    A first-time bowhunting privilege needs a Bowhunter Education certificate in addition to a hunting license or hunter education certificate.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • The Hunter Education Course is required to buy a hunting license in New York.
  • Students must be 11 or older. The minimum age to hunt in New York State is 12.
  • The in-person course is at least 7 hours and ends with a 50-question final exam.
  • Bowhunter Education (at least 6 hours, 40-question exam) is required to hunt deer or bear with a bow or crossbow.
  • Students under 16 need a signed parent or guardian permission slip to handle and shoot a firearm.
  • New York residents 11 and older can take the Hunter Education Course online.

Questions fréquentes

How many questions are on the New York hunter education exam?

The Hunter Education Course final exam has 50 questions. The Bowhunter Education exam has 40.

How old do you have to be?

At least 11 to take the course. The minimum age to hunt in New York is 12.

Can I take New York hunter education online?

Yes, New York residents 11 and older can take an approved online course.

Do I need bowhunter education?

Yes, to hunt deer or bear with a bow or crossbow. It is not required for small game or turkey, but DEC encourages it.

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