BC CORE Exam Practice Test 2026
Practise for the B.C. CORE written exam: 90 multiple-choice questions, with 68 points needed to pass, plus a separate practical firearm handling exam. Practice test 1 covers the CORE program and B.C. credentials. The other sets cover firearm safety, ethics, conservation, identification and survival.
Kort antwoord
Het officiële examen heeft 90 vragen. Geslaagd: 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam. Afgenomen door: BC Wildlife Federation, which runs CORE for the Province of British Columbia. Oefen hier gratis met 120 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 20
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Antwoord: C. Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education
CORE is B.C.'s official hunter safety training program.
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Vraag 2 van 20
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Antwoord: B. The BC Wildlife Federation
The BC Wildlife Federation administers CORE and makes exams available through certified examiners.
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Vraag 3 van 20
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Antwoord: A. 10 or older
The BCWF says CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.
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Vraag 4 van 20
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Antwoord: C. 90
The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions based on the CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis.
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Vraag 5 van 20
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Antwoord: A. At least 68
You need at least 68 points overall on the 90-question written exam.
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Vraag 6 van 20
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Antwoord: B. Safely handle two of the five action types and load and unload dummy ammunition
The practical exam tests safe handling of two action types, using dummy ammunition only.
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Vraag 7 van 20
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Antwoord: B. 23 out of 30
A minimum of 23 out of 30 is needed to pass the practical exam.
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Vraag 8 van 20
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Antwoord: B. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form
A completed CFSC report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card is not accepted for this.
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Vraag 9 van 20
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Antwoord: C. The CORE manual and the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis
Questions come from the CORE manual and the Synopsis. Supplemental manual information is not tested.
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Vraag 10 van 20
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Antwoord: A. Indigenous Peoples and Hunting in B.C.
Subjects include conservation, ethics, law and regulations, first aid and survival, firearm safety, animal and bird identification, and Indigenous peoples and hunting.
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Vraag 11 van 20
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Antwoord: D. Animal identification and bird identification
The written exam includes both animal identification and bird identification.
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Vraag 12 van 20
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Antwoord: A. A certified CORE examiner
Exams are taken with a certified CORE examiner, usually through a course or an exam challenge.
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Vraag 13 van 20
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Antwoord: D. Yes. You can self-study, then book an exam with a certified examiner
Self-study and an online CORE course are both options before booking an exam with an examiner.
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Vraag 14 van 20
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Antwoord: A. The examiner's document of completion with the administration fee
You send the document of completion and the fee to the BCWF to receive your graduation certificate.
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Vraag 15 van 20
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Antwoord: A. A Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID)
You request a free FWID. A hunting credential on your FWID profile shows you completed hunter safety training.
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Vraag 16 van 20
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Antwoord: C. That you completed hunter safety training
The hunting credential confirms hunter safety training and decides which licences and services you qualify for.
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Vraag 17 van 20
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Antwoord: D. Online in WILD, or in person at FrontCounter BC, Service BC or a vendor
You can apply online in WILD or in person. In-person applications are active right away if approved.
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Vraag 18 van 20
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Antwoord: C. Up to 3 business days
Online applications can take up to 3 business days to review.
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Vraag 19 van 20
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Antwoord: A. Living in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months
Canadian citizens and permanent residents must have lived in B.C. for at least 6 of the last 12 months.
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Vraag 20 van 20
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Antwoord: C. Every 3 years
B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Het echte examen: 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- CORE is required for B.C. residents aged 10 or older who want hunting credentials.
- The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 68 points to pass.
- In the practical exam you safely handle two of the five firearm action types with dummy ammunition. You need 23 out of 30.
- A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form exempts you from the practical exam. A PAL card does not.
- After passing, you request a free Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID). Your hunting credential shows on your FWID profile.
- B.C. resident credentials expire every 3 years.
Veelgestelde vragen
How many questions are on the BC CORE exam?
The written exam has 90 multiple-choice questions. There is also a separate practical firearm handling exam.
What is the pass mark for CORE?
At least 68 points on the written exam and at least 23 out of 30 on the practical exam.
Do I have to do the practical exam if I have a PAL?
A PAL card is not accepted. A completed Canadian Firearms Safety Course report form does exempt you from the practical exam.
Can I study for CORE online?
Yes. The BCWF offers an online course, or you can self-study the CORE manual and the regulations synopsis, then book an exam with a certified examiner.
What do I do after passing CORE?
Send your document of completion to the BCWF for your graduation certificate, then request a Fish and Wildlife ID and apply for your hunting credential.