Québec Hunter's Certificate Practice Test 2026: Quiz di prova 3

Quiz di prova 3 di 5 per Québec Hunter's Certificate Practice Test: altre 25 domande con risposte e spiegazioni.

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Verificato: 10 ottobre 2026

Domanda 1 di 25
To hunt ducks and geese in Canada, what federal document do you need in addition to provincial requirements?
- A federal fishing licence
- A boat operator card only
- A Possession and Acquisition Licence for ducks
- A Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit
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Risposta: D. A Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit
Waterfowl hunters need a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Saskatchewan's licence page reminds youth waterfowl hunters of this.
Domanda 2 di 25
What is the safe rule about alcohol, cannabis and other drugs while hunting?
- Do not use them before or while handling firearms or hunting
- A small amount is fine if you are an experienced hunter who knows your limits
- They are fine once you are settled in the tree stand
- They are fine as long as you only hunt with a bow
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Risposta: A. Do not use them before or while handling firearms or hunting
Alcohol and drugs slow your reactions and affect your judgment, which leads to accidents.
Domanda 3 di 25
What is a "safe direction" to point a firearm?
- Toward the nearest tree, since trees stop bullets
- Always at the ground near your feet, in every situation
- A direction where an accidental shot could not hurt anyone or damage property
- Always straight up in the air, since bullets fired upward cannot hurt anyone below
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Risposta: C. A direction where an accidental shot could not hurt anyone or damage property
The safe direction depends on where people, buildings and hard surfaces are. Straight up or straight down is not always safe.
Domanda 4 di 25
Why should you never run a fuel-burning heater or stove in a closed tent or blind?
- It can produce deadly carbon monoxide
- Its smell scares away game nearby
- It uses up too much drinking water
- It makes the tent too bright at night
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Risposta: A. It can produce deadly carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide has no colour or smell. Make sure there is good airflow.
Domanda 5 di 25
Look at the diagram. Which hunter can other hunters see most easily?
- The hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
- Hunter 3, because camouflage shows up well against the trees and bushes
- Both hunters are equally easy to see
- Neither hunter can be seen among the trees
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Risposta: A. The hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
Blaze orange stands out against trees and bushes, so other hunters can see you and not mistake you for game.
Domanda 6 di 25
Which feature helps tell a mule deer from a white-tailed deer?
- A mule deer raises a wide, white tail like a flag when it runs away
- Male mule deer never grow antlers
- A mule deer has small, short ears
- A mule deer has a narrow white tail with a black tip
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Risposta: D. A mule deer has a narrow white tail with a black tip
White-tailed deer have a broad tail that is brown on top and white underneath. Mule deer have a thin, black-tipped tail and large ears.
Domanda 7 di 25
What is one of the most important things to do before any hunting trip?
- Turn off your phone so the battery lasts all week
- Try a new area without a map, because it is the fastest way to learn the land
- Leave a trip plan saying where you will be and when you will return
- Pack only enough food and water for lunch
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Risposta: C. Leave a trip plan saying where you will be and when you will return
If you do not return, searchers will know where to look and when to start.
Domanda 8 di 25
Why can a hunter wear blaze orange and still hunt deer?
- Deer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
- Orange clothing is only worn after the animal has been shot
- Deer are attracted to orange, so it helps bring them closer
- Deer are fully colour-blind, so they cannot see any bright colours at all in daylight
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Risposta: A. Deer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
Blaze orange is very visible to people but does not stand out the same way to deer. Movement is more likely to alert them.
Domanda 9 di 25
In which member of the deer family can both males and females grow antlers?
- Elk
- White-tailed deer
- Caribou
- Moose
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Risposta: C. Caribou
Caribou are the only North American deer in which females normally grow antlers too.
Domanda 10 di 25
How should arrows with broadheads be carried?
- In your jacket pocket with the tips up
- In a quiver that covers the broadheads
- Tucked under your belt at your side
- Loose in your hand, ready to nock
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Risposta: B. In a quiver that covers the broadheads
Broadheads are razor sharp. A covered quiver protects you if you trip or fall.
Domanda 11 di 25
Where should you aim for a quick, ethical kill on big game?
- The heart-lung (vital) area
- The head, for an instant kill
- The hindquarters, to stop it running
- The neck, to save the most meat
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Risposta: A. The heart-lung (vital) area
The heart and lungs are a large target, and a hit there kills quickly and wastes little meat.
Domanda 12 di 25
What is a widely recognized distress signal?
- Waving one arm above your head
- One long shout every hour, followed by a single flash of light
- Two short flashes of a light
- Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires
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Risposta: D. Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires
Signals in threes are widely recognized as a call for help.
Domanda 13 di 25
In the diagram, why is shot 1 safe and shot 2 unsafe?
- Shot 1 is safe only because the hunter is closer to the deer
- Both shots are equally safe because the hunter is kneeling and aiming carefully
- Shot 2 is safe because the house is too far away to reach
- Shot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge
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Risposta: D. Shot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge
A safe shot needs a backstop that will stop the bullet. On a ridge, the bullet can travel on to places you cannot see.
Domanda 14 di 25
How should you get your firearm or bow up into a tree stand?
- Raise it unloaded with a haul line once you are secure in the stand
- Carry it loaded in one hand so it is ready
- Have a partner on the ground throw it up to you
- Carry it slung on your back while you climb up, so both hands stay free
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Risposta: A. Raise it unloaded with a haul line once you are secure in the stand
Climb with both hands free. Then pull up the unloaded firearm or bow with a haul line.
Domanda 15 di 25
Which countries signed the Migratory Birds Convention in 1916?
- The United States and Mexico only
- Canada, France, Great Britain and Mexico together
- Canada and Mexico, acting alone
- Great Britain (for Canada) and the United States
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Risposta: D. Great Britain (for Canada) and the United States
The 1916 convention between Great Britain, acting for Canada, and the United States protects birds that migrate across the border.
Domanda 16 di 25
When should your finger move onto the trigger?
- Whenever you see or hear movement in the bush
- As soon as the firearm is loaded, so you are always ready for a quick shot
- Only when you have identified your target and are ready to shoot
- As soon as you leave the vehicle and start walking
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Risposta: C. Only when you have identified your target and are ready to shoot
Resting your finger on the trigger while walking or waiting can cause an accidental shot.
Domanda 17 di 25
In the PROVE routine, what does the "E" stand for?
- Examine the bore for obstructions
- Empty your pockets of loose cartridges
- Exit the vehicle before loading
- Eject the scope from its mounts
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Risposta: A. Examine the bore for obstructions
The last PROVE step is to check that the barrel is clear. A blocked barrel can burst when fired.
Domanda 18 di 25
What should you do with your firearm before you climb a steep bank, cross a creek on a log, or get into a boat?
- Hold it with your finger on the trigger for balance
- Put the safety on and keep it loaded
- Unload it
- Carry it by the barrel
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Risposta: C. Unload it
Unload any time you could slip or fall, because a fall can make a loaded firearm fire.
Domanda 19 di 25
You hear a noise and see a shape moving in thick brush. What should you do?
- Shoot quickly before the animal has a chance to run off
- Fire a warning shot into the air to make it move
- Do not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal
- Aim at the sound, since game makes most noises
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Risposta: C. Do not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal
Never shoot at sound, movement or colour. Many incidents happen when a hunter is mistaken for game.
Domanda 20 di 25
Why should you never shoot at water, ice or a flat rock?
- It is only unsafe at night, when you cannot see
- The bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction
- The noise carries over water and ice and scares away every animal for miles around
- The splash or chips can damage the barrel
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Risposta: B. The bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction
Projectiles can bounce off hard or flat surfaces, including water, and travel toward people you cannot see.
Domanda 21 di 25
Which federal course must you pass before applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)?
- A provincial boating safety course
- A provincial bowhunter education course and exam
- The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
- A standard first aid and CPR course
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Risposta: C. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
The CFSC student report form is the proof of completion needed before you can get a PAL.
Domanda 22 di 25
You are lost and night is coming in cold, wet weather. What is usually your first priority?
- Finding food to keep your strength up
- Climbing the highest hill
- Walking out in the dark
- Shelter, to stay warm and dry
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Risposta: D. Shelter, to stay warm and dry
Cold and wet can kill in hours. Food can wait for days.
Domanda 23 di 25
When should you be connected to the tree when using a tree stand?
- Only when you stand up to take a shot
- From the moment you leave the ground until you are back on the ground
- Only while sitting on the platform, because climbing up and down is the safest part
- Only on windy days, when the tree is moving
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Risposta: B. From the moment you leave the ground until you are back on the ground
Use a lifeline while climbing and a tether while in the stand, so you are protected the whole time.
Domanda 24 di 25
Which ammunition is safe to use in your firearm?
- Any cartridge that fits into the chamber, as long as the action closes easily
- Any ammunition of a similar size and shape
- Only ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel
- Whatever ammunition your hunting partner is using
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Risposta: C. Only ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel
The barrel is marked with the correct calibre or gauge. The wrong ammunition can cause a dangerous failure.
Domanda 25 di 25
Which level of government manages migratory game birds, such as ducks and geese, in Canada?
- Each municipality
- The federal government
- Local hunting clubs
- Provincial governments alone
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Risposta: B. The federal government
Migratory birds are managed federally under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.

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