Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education Practice Test 2026

Practise for Pennsylvania's Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) course, which you must pass before buying your first hunting license. Practice test 1 covers Pennsylvania rules such as mentored hunting, fluorescent orange and safety zones. The other sets cover the safety, ethics, wildlife and survival topics taught in hunter education across the US.

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  • Pennsylvanie
  • 134 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

Organisé par : Pennsylvania Game Commission. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 134 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 14

    In Pennsylvania, what must license buyers complete before buying their first license?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) course

    The Pennsylvania digest says license buyers must first successfully complete an HTE course.

  2. Question 2 sur 14

    Does a Pennsylvania mentored hunter need Hunter-Trapper Education before getting a Mentored Hunting permit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No

    Mentored hunters do not need HTE before getting a Mentored Hunting permit.

  3. Question 3 sur 14

    How old must a mentor be in Pennsylvania's Mentored Hunting Program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 21, and a licensed hunter

    Mentors must be licensed hunters who are at least 21 years old.

  4. Question 4 sur 14

    How close must a mentored hunter aged 16 or younger stay to the mentor in Pennsylvania?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Within arm's reach at all times

    Mentored hunters 16 and under must stay within arm's reach of the mentor while holding a hunting device.

  5. Question 5 sur 14

    How close must a mentored hunter aged 17 or older stay to the mentor in Pennsylvania?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Within eyesight, close enough for spoken instructions without electronics

    Mentored hunters 17 and older must be within eyesight and close enough to hear instructions without electronics.

  6. Question 6 sur 14

    For how many license years may a Pennsylvania mentored hunter aged 12 or older take part in the program?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A maximum of three

    Mentored hunters aged 12 or older may take part for a maximum of three license years.

  7. Question 7 sur 14

    When fluorescent orange is required in Pennsylvania, how much must you wear?
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    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 250 square inches on the head, chest and back combined, visible from 360 degrees

    An orange hat and vest together usually meet the 250-square-inch rule.

  8. Question 8 sur 14

    In Pennsylvania, during which season is fluorescent orange NOT required?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Archery deer season

    Orange is not required during archery seasons for deer, bear or elk, or for waterfowl, doves, turkeys, furbearers and crows.

  9. Question 9 sur 14

    In Pennsylvania, what must hunters in a blind or enclosed stand display during firearms seasons?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. At least 100 square inches of orange within 15 feet, visible from all directions

    Blinds and enclosed stands need a 100-square-inch orange display within 15 feet, visible from all directions.

  10. Question 10 sur 14

    What are Pennsylvania's legal hunting hours for small and big game?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. From one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset

    Legal hours for small and big game run from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.

  11. Question 11 sur 14

    How far from an occupied residence must a Pennsylvania firearm hunter stay without permission?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 150 yards

    Hunting, shooting or disturbing wildlife within 150 yards of an occupied home, camp, farm building, school or playground needs the occupants' permission.

  12. Question 12 sur 14

    What is the safety zone for archery hunters in Pennsylvania, except near schools and playgrounds?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 50 yards

    Archery hunters have a 50-yard safety zone statewide, but 150 yards still applies near schools, playgrounds, nursery schools and day-care centers.

  13. Question 13 sur 14

    Under Pennsylvania rules, when is a firearm considered loaded?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. When there is live ammunition in the chamber or an attached magazine

    It is unlawful to have a loaded firearm in, on or against any motor vehicle, moving or stopped.

  14. Question 14 sur 14

    On Pennsylvania state game lands, how must tree stands be marked?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. With a durable tag showing the owner's name and address, or CID number

    Stands must carry the owner's name and address or Customer ID number. Damaging trees with stands or climbing devices is unlawful.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • License buyers must first successfully complete a Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE) course.
  • Mentored hunters do not need HTE first. Mentors must be licensed and at least 21.
  • Mentored hunters 16 and under must stay within arm's reach of the mentor while holding a hunting device.
  • Where orange is required, wear 250 square inches on the head, chest and back combined, visible from 360 degrees.
  • Firearm hunters may not hunt within 150 yards of an occupied home, camp, farm building, school or playground without permission. The archery zone is 50 yards in most places.
  • Legal hours for small and big game are a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset.

Questions fréquentes

Do I need hunter education to hunt in Pennsylvania?

Yes, you must complete Hunter-Trapper Education before buying a license. Mentored hunters with a Mentored Hunting permit can hunt with a licensed adult mentor first.

How much orange do I need in Pennsylvania?

Where required, 250 square inches on the head, chest and back combined, visible from all directions. An orange hat and vest usually meets this.

What is the Pennsylvania safety zone?

150 yards around occupied homes, camps, farm buildings, schools and playgrounds. Archery hunters have a 50-yard zone except near schools, playgrounds and day-care centers.

Who can be a mentor?

A licensed hunter who is at least 21 years old.

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