Alberta Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   In Canada, where are the existing Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples, including hunting rights, recognized and affirmed?

   • ASection 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982
   • BEach provincial hunting regulation summary
   • CThe Migratory Birds Convention
   • DThe Criminal Code
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982

   Section 35 recognizes and affirms existing Aboriginal and treaty rights. BC's CORE exam includes a section on Indigenous peoples and hunting.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Which of these is a limiting factor for a wildlife population?

   • AA bright full moon in the fall
   • BA new design for hunting licences
   • CA new road sign near the forest
   • DA severe winter that reduces food
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A severe winter that reduces food

   Limiting factors such as disease, predators, harsh weather and lack of food keep populations from growing.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Why must waterfowl hunters use non-toxic shot instead of lead?

   • ANon-toxic shot costs less than lead shot
   • BLead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it
   • CLead shot damages the hull of a boat
   • DLead shot is too light to reach birds flying at normal hunting heights
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Lead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it

   Ducks and geese pick up spent lead pellets while feeding and can die of lead poisoning.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which feature helps you tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?

   • AA grizzly has taller, more pointed ears
   • BA black bear is always black and never brown
   • CA grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
   • DA grizzly is always brown and never black
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile

   Look for the shoulder hump, face profile, ears and claws. Grizzlies have shorter, rounder ears and longer front claws.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   What is the safest way to store hunting firearms at home?

   • AUnloaded on an open gun rack with the ammunition beside it
   • BLoaded in a closet for quick use
   • CUnloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
   • DIn the vehicle all season
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately

   Storing firearms unloaded and locked, away from ammunition, keeps them away from children and thieves.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which countries signed the Migratory Birds Convention in 1916?

   • AThe United States and Mexico only
   • BCanada, France, Great Britain and Mexico together
   • CCanada and Mexico, acting alone
   • DGreat Britain (for Canada) and the United States
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which ammunition is safe to use in your firearm?

   • AAny cartridge that fits into the chamber, as long as the action closes easily
   • BAny ammunition of a similar size and shape
   • COnly ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel
   • DWhatever ammunition your hunting partner is using
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   You pull the trigger and the firearm does not fire. What should you do first?

   • ALook down the barrel to see what went wrong
   • BTurn around and show the firearm to your partner
   • CKeep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action
   • DOpen the action right away and shake out the cartridge before it can cool down
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Keep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action

   A cartridge can fire late (a hang fire). Keep the muzzle pointed safely and wait before you carefully unload.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   In the elbow carry shown, the break-action gun is open over the forearm. Why is this a good choice near other people?

   • AIt is the only carry allowed by law near others
   • BIt keeps the barrel warm in cold weather
   • CEveryone can see the gun is open and cannot fire
   • DIt is the fastest way to raise the gun and shoot
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Everyone can see the gun is open and cannot fire

   An open break-action gun carried over the arm clearly shows it cannot fire, and the muzzle points at the ground.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How should you approach a big game animal that is down?

    • AFrom the front, so you can check its head and eyes and see if it is still breathing
    • BQuickly and directly, with your firearm unloaded
    • CRun straight to it before it can get up again
    • DFrom behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement and ready to shoot again
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. From behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement and ready to shoot again

    An animal that is only stunned can get up suddenly. Approach carefully from behind and watch for signs of life.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    When should you be connected to the tree when using a tree stand?

    • AOnly when you stand up to take a shot
    • BFrom the moment you leave the ground until you are back on the ground
    • COnly while sitting on the platform, because climbing up and down is the safest part
    • DOnly on windy days, when the tree is moving
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In the "1-10-1" principle for falling into cold water, what happens in the first minute?

    • AYou stop feeling cold because the body adjusts
    • BCold shock: gasping and fast breathing that you must get under control
    • CYou lose consciousness from the cold right away
    • DYou can swim normally for a while, because the body has not cooled down yet
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Cold shock: gasping and fast breathing that you must get under control

    After about 1 minute of cold shock, you have about 10 minutes of useful movement, and about 1 hour before hypothermia causes unconsciousness.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    In Canada, who manages most wildlife, such as deer, moose and bears?

    • AProvincial and territorial governments
    • BMunicipal and town councils
    • CPrivate hunting clubs and outfitters in each region
    • DThe United Nations
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Provincial and territorial governments

    Each province and territory sets its own hunting laws, seasons and licences for most wildlife.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Why should you never shoot at water, ice or a flat rock?

    • AIt is only unsafe at night, when you cannot see
    • BThe bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction
    • CThe noise carries over water and ice and scares away every animal for miles around
    • DThe splash or chips can damage the barrel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is hypothermia?

    • AA bad sunburn from snow reflecting the sun
    • BA high fever caused by an infection picked up from drinking creek water
    • CA drop in body core temperature because the body loses heat too fast
    • DA type of food poisoning from spoiled meat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A drop in body core temperature because the body loses heat too fast

    Wind, wet clothing and cold water make the body lose heat fast.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Why should you never run a fuel-burning heater or stove in a closed tent or blind?

    • AIt can produce deadly carbon monoxide
    • BIts smell scares away game nearby
    • CIt uses up too much drinking water
    • DIt makes the tent too bright at night
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It can produce deadly carbon monoxide

    Carbon monoxide has no colour or smell. Make sure there is good airflow.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    In which member of the deer family can both males and females grow antlers?

    • AElk
    • BWhite-tailed deer
    • CCaribou
    • DMoose
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Caribou

    Caribou are the only North American deer in which females normally grow antlers too.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    A hunter feels the most satisfaction from the whole outdoor experience, sharing it and teaching new hunters. Which stage of hunter development is this?

    • AShooter stage
    • BLimiting-out stage
    • CSportsman stage
    • DTrophy stage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Sportsman stage

    Hunter education describes five stages: shooter, limiting-out, trophy, method and sportsman. The sportsman stage values the full experience.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A hunter measures success mainly by getting the full bag limit. Which stage is this?

    • ALimiting-out stage
    • BSportsman stage
    • CMethod stage
    • DTrophy stage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Limiting-out stage

    In the limiting-out stage, success means reaching the limit. Most hunters move past this stage over time.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which field carry gives you the best control and lets you raise the firearm quickly?

    • AThe two-hand (ready) carry
    • BThe shoulder carry, muzzle behind
    • CThe sling carry, on the back
    • DThe trail carry, in one hand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The two-hand (ready) carry

    In the two-hand carry, both hands hold the firearm with the muzzle up and ahead, so you control it fully.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Why is fur colour a poor way to tell a black bear from a grizzly?

    • ABears change colour from season to season
    • BOnly grizzlies can be brown, and only black bears can be black
    • CBoth species can be black, brown or blond
    • DColour is only hard to see at night
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Both species can be black, brown or blond

    Black bears can be brown or cinnamon, and grizzlies can be very dark. Use body shape instead.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Which federal course must you pass before applying for a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL)?

    • AA provincial boating safety course
    • BA provincial bowhunter education course and exam
    • CThe Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)
    • DA standard first aid and CPR course
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC)

    The CFSC student report form is the proof of completion needed before you can get a PAL.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which level of government manages migratory game birds, such as ducks and geese, in Canada?

    • AEach municipality
    • BThe federal government
    • CLocal hunting clubs
    • DProvincial governments alone
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The federal government

    Migratory birds are managed federally under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What is one of the most important things to do before any hunting trip?

    • ATurn off your phone so the battery lasts all week
    • BTry a new area without a map, because it is the fastest way to learn the land
    • CLeave a trip plan saying where you will be and when you will return
    • DPack only enough food and water for lunch
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What is the first step of PROVE, the routine for checking that a firearm is unloaded?

    • ALook down the bore from the muzzle end
    • BPoint the muzzle in the safest available direction
    • COpen the action as quickly as you can
    • DRemove the magazine and put it in your pocket
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Point the muzzle in the safest available direction

    PROVE starts with pointing the muzzle in the safest direction, so nothing bad happens if the firearm fires while you check it.

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