Nova Scotia Hunter Education Practice Test 2026
Practise for Nova Scotia's first-time hunter training: the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the online Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course, each with an 80% pass mark. Practice test 1 covers Nova Scotia's own rules. The other sets cover safety, ethics, wildlife and survival taught across Canada.
In breve
Per superarlo: 80% on the online hunter education exam (80% on the firearms safety tests too). Lo gestisce: Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course); Department of Justice through Safety Services Nova Scotia (firearms course). Esercitati qui gratis con 118 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.
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Domanda 1 di 18
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Risposta: A. A Wildlife Resources Client Card, a hunting licence and a Wildlife Habitat Stamp
Residents need a Nova Scotia Wildlife Resources Client Card, a valid hunting licence and a Wildlife Habitat Stamp.
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Domanda 2 di 18
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Risposta: A. When they buy their hunting licence
The Wildlife Habitat Stamp is acquired when you buy your hunting licence.
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Domanda 3 di 18
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Risposta: A. Firearm safety training and hunter education
First-time firearm hunters must complete both firearm safety and hunter education training.
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Domanda 4 di 18
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Risposta: D. Bowhunter education
First-time bow hunters must complete bowhunter education.
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Domanda 5 di 18
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Risposta: C. The Canadian Firearms Safety (non-restricted) Course
Firearm training has two parts: first the Canadian Firearms Safety Course, then the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course.
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Domanda 6 di 18
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Risposta: D. The Department of Justice, through Safety Services Nova Scotia
The CFSC in Nova Scotia is run by the Department of Justice through Safety Services Nova Scotia.
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Domanda 7 di 18
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Risposta: C. A practical test and a written test
The course covers safe firearm handling and includes a practical test and a written test.
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Domanda 8 di 18
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Risposta: B. 80%
The pass mark for the CFSC tests is 80%.
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Domanda 9 di 18
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Risposta: B. Online only, ending with an online exam
The Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course is online only and ends with an online exam.
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Domanda 10 di 18
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Risposta: A. 80%
The online exam has a pass mark of 80%.
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Domanda 11 di 18
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Risposta: B. Hunt NS
Registration is through Hunt NS. The course is provided by the Department of Natural Resources.
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Domanda 12 di 18
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Risposta: C. A Wildlife Resources Client Card
After training, apply for a Wildlife Resources Client Card, which you need to buy a hunting licence.
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Domanda 13 di 18
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Risposta: A. A Minor's Firearms Licence
Anyone under 18 who wants to hunt with a firearm also needs a federal Minor's Firearms Licence.
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Domanda 14 di 18
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Risposta: A. Only if the Minister permits it
A person under 12 may not take a hunter education course unless the Minister permits it.
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Domanda 15 di 18
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Risposta: D. An orange cap or hat and an orange shirt, vest or coat, visible from all directions
Anyone hunting or accompanying a hunter must wear an orange cap or hat and an orange shirt, vest or coat, plainly visible from all directions.
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Domanda 16 di 18
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Risposta: B. At least 2,581 square cm (400 square inches)
Camouflage orange is defined as a broken pattern with at least 2,581 square cm (400 square inches) of hunter orange.
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Domanda 17 di 18
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Risposta: D. Waterfowl hunters
Exemptions include waterfowl hunting, night raccoon hunting and bow hunting in areas designated for bow hunting only.
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Domanda 18 di 18
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Risposta: B. Yes, with satisfactory proof that it is an equivalent course
Proof of an equivalent course from another province, state or country can be accepted.
Tastiera: 1–4 per rispondere, Invio per la domanda successiva.
Il test reale: 80% on the online hunter education exam (80% on the firearms safety tests too)
Cosa sapere prima del test
- Residents need a Wildlife Resources Client Card, a hunting licence and a Wildlife Habitat Stamp, plus any federal permits.
- First-time firearm hunters take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course first, then the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course.
- The Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course is online only, and its exam has an 80% pass mark. Register through Hunt NS.
- First-time bow hunters must complete bowhunter education.
- Anyone under 18 hunting with a firearm also needs a federal Minor's Firearms Licence.
- Hunters and the people with them must wear an orange hat and an orange shirt, vest or coat, visible from all directions.
Domande frequenti
Can I take Nova Scotia hunter education online?
Yes. The Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course is online only, through Hunt NS, and ends with an online exam.
Qual è la soglia per superare l'esame?
80% on the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course exam. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course tests also need 80%.
Which course do I take first?
For firearm hunting, take the Canadian Firearms Safety Course first, then the Atlantic Provinces Hunter Education Course.
What do I need after the courses?
Apply for a Wildlife Resources Client Card, then buy your hunting licence. The Wildlife Habitat Stamp comes with the licence.