Ontario Hunter Education Practice Test 2026

Practise for the exam at the end of the Ontario Hunter Education Course, which most residents must pass before buying hunting licences. Practice test 1 covers Ontario's own rules, such as the Outdoors Card, hunter orange and legal hours. The other sets cover safety, ethics, wildlife and survival topics taught across Canada.

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  • Ontario
  • 124 domande
  • Verificato: 10 ottobre 2026

In breve

Lo gestisce: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (Ontario Hunter Education Program). Esercitati qui gratis con 124 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.

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  1. Domanda 1 di 24

    What must most Ontario residents pass before they can buy hunting licences and tags?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. The Ontario Hunter Education Course, including its exam

    Most residents must pass the Ontario Hunter Education Course and its exam before buying hunting licences and tags.

  2. Domanda 2 di 24

    In which two ways can you take the Ontario Hunter Education Course?
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    Risposta: C. In person with a certified instructor, or online at your own pace

    The course can be taken in person from a certified instructor (with an exam with the instructor) or online, including the exam.

  3. Domanda 3 di 24

    To hunt with a gun in Ontario, which course is needed in addition to the Ontario Hunter Education Course?
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    Risposta: B. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)

    Hunter education lets you hunt with a bow once you buy licences. Hunting with a gun also requires the CFSC.

  4. Domanda 4 di 24

    Which card must you hold before you can buy Ontario hunting licences?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. An Outdoors Card

    Resident and non-resident hunters need a valid Outdoors Card to buy hunting licences.

  5. Domanda 5 di 24

    How long is an Ontario Outdoors Card valid?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. 3 calendar years

    Outdoors Cards are valid for 3 calendar years, and you must carry the card while hunting.

  6. Domanda 6 di 24

    After passing the Ontario Hunter Education Course, where do you register your hunter accreditation?
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    Risposta: B. At a participating ServiceOntario location with hunting licence services

    Take your proof of completion to a participating ServiceOntario location. Then you can buy licences and apply for big game draws.

  7. Domanda 7 di 24

    Which ages can join Ontario's Hunter Apprenticeship Safety Program?
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    Risposta: D. Residents aged 12 to 14

    The program is for Ontario residents aged 12 to 14 who have passed hunter education and the CFSC and have parental consent.

  8. Domanda 8 di 24

    Who must supervise an apprentice hunter in Ontario?
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    Risposta: C. A licensed mentor 18 or older with an Outdoors Card and a valid licence

    Apprentices must hunt under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed mentor aged 18 or older.

  9. Domanda 9 di 24

    What does an Ontario resident under 16 need to get an Outdoors Card?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. Consent from a parent or guardian

    Residents under 16 need parental or guardian consent to obtain an Outdoors Card.

  10. Domanda 10 di 24

    How old must a non-resident be to hunt in Ontario for the first time?
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    Risposta: B. At least 16

    Non-residents hunting in Ontario for the first time must be at least 16 and show accreditation from their home jurisdiction.

  11. Domanda 11 di 24

    Which Ontario hunters do NOT need to carry proof of firearms accreditation?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. Bow and crossbow hunters

    Anyone hunting with a gun, including air and pellet guns, must carry proof of firearms accreditation. Bow and crossbow hunters are exempt.

  12. Domanda 12 di 24

    How much hunter orange must an Ontario hunter wear above the waist when hunter orange is required?
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    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. At least 400 square inches (2,580 square cm), visible from all sides

    The garment must have at least 400 square inches (2,580 square cm) of solid orange above the waist, visible from all sides, plus an orange head cover.

  13. Domanda 13 di 24

    Can the hunter orange garment above the waist be camouflage orange or open mesh in Ontario?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. No. It must be solid orange with no open mesh or camouflage

    The garment must be solid hunter orange. Only the head cover may have open mesh or a non-orange peak or brim.

  14. Domanda 14 di 24

    When must licensed hunters in Ontario, including bow hunters, wear hunter orange?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. During a gun season for deer, elk or moose

    Hunter orange is required for all licensed hunters, including bow, turkey, bear and trapping hunters, during a gun season for deer, elk or moose.

  15. Domanda 15 di 24

    Which Ontario hunters are exempt from wearing hunter orange during a deer, elk or moose gun season?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. Migratory game bird hunters (except woodcock hunters)

    Migratory game bird hunting (except woodcock) and double-crested cormorant hunting are exempt. Hunters in ground blinds must still wear orange.

  16. Domanda 16 di 24

    What are the usual legal hunting hours in Ontario?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. From half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset

    Hunting is allowed from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, except for night raccoon hunting and spring wild turkey hours.

  17. Domanda 17 di 24

    Between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise, how must firearms be carried in areas usually inhabited by wildlife?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. Unloaded and encased

    At night, firearms must be unloaded and encased. "Encased" means fully enclosed on all six sides.

  18. Domanda 18 di 24

    In Ontario, where may you legally have a loaded firearm while hunting from the water?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: A. In a canoe or boat that is paddled and has no motor

    Loaded firearms are illegal in or on motorboats, vehicles and aircraft. A paddled boat with no motor is the exception.

  19. Domanda 19 di 24

    What does Ontario law say about shooting from or across a public road?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. It is prohibited across Ontario

    Shooting from or across the travelled portion of a public road right of way is prohibited across the province.

  20. Domanda 20 di 24

    In Ontario, how many shells may a shotgun hold in total when hunting?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: B. No more than 3

    Shotguns must be plugged so they hold no more than three shells in total.

  21. Domanda 21 di 24

    In Ontario, how long may the leash be when you use a dog to track a wounded big game animal?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. No longer than 10 metres

    A leashed tracking dog may be used during the open season on a leash up to 10 metres, and the hunter who wounded the animal must be present.

  22. Domanda 22 di 24

    In Ontario, who must be told about a firearm injury that needs a doctor's treatment?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: C. A conservation officer

    Firearm injuries that require treatment by a physician must be reported to a conservation officer.

  23. Domanda 23 di 24

    Under Ontario rules, which mark on a tree or post can tell hunters that entry is not allowed?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. A red circle about 10 cm across

    Notice can be given by signs, fences, cultivated land or markings such as a red circle 10 cm in diameter.

  24. Domanda 24 di 24

    Where in Ontario is Sunday gun hunting allowed everywhere?
    Mostra la risposta

    Risposta: D. North of the French and Mattawa rivers

    Sunday gun hunting is allowed north of the French and Mattawa rivers. South of them, it depends on the municipality.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • Most residents must pass the Ontario Hunter Education Course, including an exam, to buy hunting licences and tags.
  • You can take the course in person with a certified instructor or online at your own pace.
  • To hunt with a gun you also need the Canadian Firearms Safety Course. Many instructors offer both courses together.
  • After passing, register your hunter accreditation at a participating ServiceOntario location. You also need an Outdoors Card, valid for 3 calendar years.
  • The Hunter Apprenticeship Safety Program is for residents aged 12 to 14, supervised by a licensed mentor aged 18 or older.
  • During a gun season for deer, elk or moose, hunters must wear at least 400 square inches (2,580 square cm) of solid hunter orange above the waist and an orange head cover.

Domande frequenti

Do I need hunter education to hunt in Ontario?

Yes, most residents must pass the Ontario Hunter Education Course and its exam before buying hunting licences and tags. Some new residents and non-residents with recognized credentials are exempt.

Can I take the Ontario hunter education course online?

Yes. You can take it online at your own pace, or in person with a certified instructor. Both options end with an exam.

Do I need a PAL to hunt with a gun in Ontario?

You must have completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and carry a valid PAL, a minor's licence or the course student report. With only a student report, a valid PAL holder must directly supervise you.

How old do you have to be to hunt in Ontario?

Residents aged 12 to 14 can hunt as apprentices with a licensed mentor after passing hunter education and the CFSC. Non-residents hunting in Ontario for the first time must be at least 16.

What happens after I pass?

Take your proof of completion to a participating ServiceOntario location to register your hunter accreditation. Then you can buy an Outdoors Card, licences and tags.

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