NSW R-Licence Hunting Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 20

   Game is running from a bushfire. What does NSW law say?

   • AOnly bowhunters may take it
   • BYou may hunt it because it is easy to find
   • CYou must not hunt game fleeing from fire or smoke
   • DYou may light a fire to move it along
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. You must not hunt game fleeing from fire or smoke

   Hunters must not hunt game fleeing from fire or smoke, and must not light a fire to flush or hunt game.

2. Vraag 2 van 20

   When hunting deer with dogs in NSW, what may the dogs be used for?

   • ATo chase the deer until it is exhausted
   • BOnly to locate, point or flush the deer
   • CTo catch and hold the deer
   • DDogs cannot be used near deer
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Only to locate, point or flush the deer

   Dogs may only be used to locate, point or flush deer. A lone hunter may use one dog; a group may use two.

3. Vraag 3 van 20

   How many dogs may a hunter alone use to hunt pigs in NSW?

   • AThree
   • BOne
   • CTwo
   • DTen
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Three

   When hunting pigs, a lone hunter may use up to three dogs and a group up to five. Dogs may only locate, hold or bail pigs.

4. Vraag 4 van 20

   Which of these must every hunting dog have in NSW?

   • AA microchip and a collar with the owner's contact details
   • BA muzzle
   • CA blaze orange vest
   • DA bell
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A microchip and a collar with the owner's contact details

   Hunting dogs must be microchipped and wear a collar tag with the owner's name, address and phone number. They must be on a lead or wear a switched-on tracking collar.

5. Vraag 5 van 20

   What is the status of the NSW Game Hunting Licence Code of Practice?

   • AIt is a mandatory, enforceable condition of every game hunting licence
   • BIt applies only to commercial hunters
   • CIt applies only on private land
   • DIt is optional advice
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It is a mandatory, enforceable condition of every game hunting licence

   Following the Code of Practice is a condition of every NSW game hunting licence. Breaches can lead to penalties and loss of the licence.

6. Vraag 6 van 20

   Under the Code of Practice, when must you NOT shoot at an animal?

   • AWhen it is more than 10 metres away
   • BWhen it is a feral animal
   • CWhen you cannot clearly see and identify it
   • DWhen it is moving slowly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. When you cannot clearly see and identify it

   You must not shoot if the animal cannot be clearly seen and identified, or if there is a risk of injury to any person or significant damage to property.

7. Vraag 7 van 20

   You kill a female animal that was feeding young. What does the Code of Practice require?

   • ANothing more
   • BMake every reasonable effort to find and humanely kill any dependent young
   • CLeave the area quickly
   • DReport it within 30 days
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Make every reasonable effort to find and humanely kill any dependent young

   If a lactating female is killed, you must make every reasonable effort to locate and humanely kill any dependent young.

8. Vraag 8 van 20

   You wound an animal and it runs off. What must you do?

   • AMake every reasonable effort to find it and kill it quickly and humanely
   • BMark the spot and come back next season
   • CLet it go, since it may recover
   • DFire warning shots
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Make every reasonable effort to find it and kill it quickly and humanely

   The Code of Practice requires you to make every reasonable effort to locate a wounded animal and kill it quickly and humanely.

9. Vraag 9 van 20

   According to the Code of Practice, at what range should you shoot?

   • AAny range, if you use a scope
   • BOnly at point-blank range
   • CAs far as you can see
   • DOnly within the reasonably accepted killing range of your firearm or bow
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Only within the reasonably accepted killing range of your firearm or bow

   You must shoot only within the reasonably accepted killing range of your equipment so a humane kill is likely.

10. Vraag 10 van 20

    Does a NSW game hunting licence by itself let you hunt on any land?

    • AYes, if you wear blaze orange
    • BNo, you also need the authority of the land's occupier or written permission for public land
    • CYes, anywhere in NSW
    • DYes, but only on farms
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, you also need the authority of the land's occupier or written permission for public land

    A licence does not authorise hunting on any land by itself. You need the occupier's authority or written permission for public land.

11. Vraag 11 van 20

    What blaze orange must you wear while hunting on NSW public land?

    • AAn item of blaze orange on the upper body, visible from all sides
    • BOnly a blaze orange flag on your vehicle
    • CNothing, it is optional
    • DOnly blaze orange boots
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. An item of blaze orange on the upper body, visible from all sides

    Wear an item of blaze orange on the outside of your upper body, visible from all sides, at all times while hunting or carrying hunting equipment.

12. Vraag 12 van 20

    What hours does a day permit allow for hunting on NSW public land?

    • AAny time of day or night
    • BSunrise to sunset only
    • CSunrise to midday
    • D30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset

    Day permits allow hunting from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Night hunting needs a night permit.

13. Vraag 13 van 20

    How close to an occupied house or building may you hunt on NSW public land?

    • ANo closer than 50 metres
    • BNo closer than 20 metres
    • CAny distance if you are careful
    • DNo closer than 100 metres
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No closer than 100 metres

    You must not hunt within 100 m of an occupied residence, dwelling or building on public land or neighbouring land.

14. Vraag 14 van 20

    How must a firearm be carried in a vehicle on NSW public land?

    • ALoaded but with the safety catch on
    • BIn the boot with ammunition in the magazine
    • CLoaded and ready, on the passenger seat
    • DUnloaded (including any fitted magazine), out of sight, with ammunition in a separate locked container
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Unloaded (including any fitted magazine), out of sight, with ammunition in a separate locked container

    A firearm in a vehicle must not be loaded, including any fitted magazine, must not be visible from outside, and ammunition must be locked away separately.

15. Vraag 15 van 20

    What device must each adult hunter carry while hunting on NSW public land?

    • AA two-way radio
    • BA satellite phone
    • CA flare gun
    • DA working GPS-enabled device loaded with current hunting maps
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A working GPS-enabled device loaded with current hunting maps

    Carry an operational GPS-enabled device with current hunting maps at all times, and be able to show your position. A minor's supervising adult carries it for them.

16. Vraag 16 van 20

    Can you use a tree stand when hunting on NSW public land?

    • AYes, if a harness is worn
    • BYes, if it is removed the same day
    • COnly for bowhunting
    • DNo, tree stands are not allowed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. No, tree stands are not allowed

    The permission conditions do not allow tree stands for hunting on public land.

17. Vraag 17 van 20

    A Total Fire Ban is declared. Can you hunt on NSW public land?

    • AYes, with blackpowder firearms only
    • BNo, you must not hunt during a Total Fire Ban
    • CYes, with bows only
    • DYes, after 6 pm
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, you must not hunt during a Total Fire Ban

    You must not hunt during a Total Fire Ban, and blackpowder firearms must not be used then.

18. Vraag 18 van 20

    Can you sight in your rifle or practise on targets on NSW public land?

    • AYes, on any tree
    • BNo, sighting-in and target practice are not allowed
    • CYes, on road signs
    • DYes, if no one is around
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, sighting-in and target practice are not allowed

    No sighting-in or target practice with firearms or archery gear is allowed on public land, including on targets, trees or signs.

19. Vraag 19 van 20

    When hunting with dogs at night on NSW public land, which of these is allowed?

    • AEach free-ranging dog carrying a light
    • BCarrying a bow
    • CUsing a spotlight from a vehicle
    • DCarrying a rifle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Each free-ranging dog carrying a light

    Night dog hunting needs a night permit. Each free-ranging dog must carry a light, and firearms, bows and vehicle spotlights are not allowed.

20. Vraag 20 van 20

    Can a NSW game hunting licence be cancelled for breaking the Code of Practice?

    • AOnly for commercial hunters
    • BYes, and penalties of up to $5,500 per breach can also apply
    • CNo, only fines apply
    • DOnly after three breaches
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Yes, and penalties of up to $5,500 per breach can also apply

    A breach of the Code of Practice can bring a penalty of up to $5,500 per breach, plus suspension or cancellation of the licence.

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