Québec Hunter's Certificate Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   What does "fair chase" mean?

   • AGiving the animal a head start before you shoot
   • BHunting without an unfair or improper advantage over the animal
   • CChasing animals with a vehicle until they get too tired to run any farther
   • DShooting animals only when they are running
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Hunting without an unfair or improper advantage over the animal

   Fair chase is a key part of hunter ethics and respect for wildlife.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   A friend hands you a rifle and says, "Don't worry, it's unloaded." What should you do?

   • ALook down the barrel from the muzzle end
   • BPull the trigger to make sure
   • CTrust your friend and put it in the truck
   • DKeep the muzzle pointed safely and check it yourself
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Keep the muzzle pointed safely and check it yourself

   Treat every firearm as loaded until you have checked it yourself. Never look down the muzzle or pull the trigger to test it.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What does "three points of contact" mean when climbing to a tree stand?

   • AUse three separate straps to attach the stand firmly to the tree trunk
   • BStop and rest three times on the way up the tree
   • CClimb with three people so someone can catch you
   • DTwo hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, always on the steps
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, always on the steps

   Keeping three points of contact means you are never holding on by only one hand or one foot.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Why should big game be field dressed soon after the kill?

   • ATo attract other animals to the area
   • BTo cool the carcass quickly so the meat does not spoil
   • CBecause the law requires it within one minute of the kill in every province
   • DTo make the animal look better in photos
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. To cool the carcass quickly so the meat does not spoil

   Heat and bacteria spoil meat. Remove the organs and let the body heat escape.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Right after you shoot at an animal, what should you do?

   • AFire more shots into the bush where it went
   • BLeave the area if you did not see it fall
   • CRun after it right away so it cannot get far, and keep it moving until it tires out completely
   • DWatch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Watch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following

   Waiting lets a hit animal lie down. Marking the spot helps you find the first signs of a hit.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which animal has broad, flat (palmated) antlers?

   • AMoose
   • BWhite-tailed deer
   • CMule deer
   • DElk
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Moose

   Bull moose grow large, flat, palm-shaped antlers. Elk and deer have antlers made of round beams and tines.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which is an early sign of hypothermia?

   • AShivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands
   • BA red, sweaty face and hot, dry skin
   • CItchy skin on the arms and legs
   • DFeeling very thirsty and hungry
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Shivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands

   As hypothermia gets worse, a person may stumble, mumble and become confused.

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

   Many hunting licences include a wildlife habitat stamp or certificate. What does it help pay for?

   • AHunting trips for conservation officers
   • BRepairs to hunters' firearms
   • CConservation of wildlife habitat
   • DRoad repairs in rural areas
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Conservation of wildlife habitat

   Habitat fees, such as Nova Scotia's Wildlife Habitat Stamp, are a way hunters help pay for conservation.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How should you help someone with mild hypothermia?

    • AGet them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
    • BMake them walk fast in the cold to warm up
    • CGive them a drink of alcohol to warm them up
    • DRub their arms and legs hard to get blood moving
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Get them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them

    Warm the person gently from the core. Never give alcohol, and get medical help if signs are severe.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A deer runs out of hunter 3's zone and into hunter 2's zone. What should hunter 3 do?

    • AKeep following the deer with the muzzle and shoot when it is clear of hunter 2
    • BStop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone
    • CShout for hunter 2 to get down, then shoot over them
    • DShoot quickly before the deer leaves their own zone
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Stop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone

    Swinging the muzzle across a partner's zone is a common cause of hunting incidents.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    In the tree stand diagram, what is item 1?

    • AA waist belt
    • BA single chest strap
    • CA full-body harness
    • DA rope sling
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A full-body harness

    A full-body harness spreads the force of a fall over your body and is the safety system to use in a tree stand.

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 do wildlife agencies ask hunters to report their harvest?

    • ATo decide who will get a free licence next year
    • BTo sell hunters' names and addresses to outdoor stores
    • CThe data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits
    • DOnly to collect extra licence fees
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits

    Harvest reports show how many animals were taken and where, which guides management decisions. Ontario now has mandatory reporting for some licences.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    You fall and are hanging in your harness. Why is it urgent to get help or relieve pressure on your legs?

    • AThe harness straps will slowly loosen and let you slip out of them completely
    • BYour movement will scare away all the animals nearby
    • CHanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs
    • DIt is not urgent, as long as the harness is holding you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Hanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs

    Hanging without moving can become life-threatening (suspension trauma). Use a relief strap to stand, move your legs and call for help.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Before hunting on private land, what should you do?

    • APark out of sight of the house
    • BOnly call a conservation officer
    • CGet permission from the owner or occupant
    • DNothing, as long as the land has no signs posted on it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Get permission from the owner or occupant

    You need the owner's or occupant's consent. In Alberta, occupied land is protected even without signs.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You come to a wire fence while hunting alone. What do you do first, as shown in the diagram?

    • APush the loaded firearm through the wires
    • BUnload the firearm and open the action
    • CLean the loaded firearm against a fence post
    • DClimb over while holding the firearm
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Unload the firearm and open the action

    Always unload before crossing a fence, log, ditch or other obstacle where you could slip.

18. Vraag 18 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "T" stand for?

    • ATrigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
    • BTest-fire the firearm at a target before every hunt to check the sights
    • CTake the safety off as soon as you start walking
    • DTell your hunting partner whenever you see game
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Trigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard

    Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does the mechanical safety on a firearm do?

    • AIt unloads the chamber when you switch it on
    • BIt blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail
    • CIt locks the action closed so it can be stored loaded
    • DIt makes the firearm completely impossible to fire by accident
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail

    A safety is a mechanical device that can wear out or break. It never replaces safe muzzle control.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Why should you avoid shots at running animals or at very long range?

    • AThey damage the barrel and wear out the firearm
    • BThey are only a problem when other hunters are near
    • CThey are much more likely to wound the animal instead of killing it quickly
    • DThey are against the law in every province and can cost you your licence for life
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. They are much more likely to wound the animal instead of killing it quickly

    Ethical hunters only take shots they are confident will hit the vital area.

23. Vraag 23 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    How should you hand a firearm to another person?

    • AToss it gently to them
    • BUnload it, open the action, and keep the muzzle pointed safely
    • CClose the action so nothing falls out, and hand it over with the safety on and the barrel first
    • DHand it over by the barrel with the muzzle toward you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Unload it, open the action, and keep the muzzle pointed safely

    An open, unloaded action shows the other person the firearm cannot fire.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "C" stand for?

    • ACarry the firearm in a hard case at all times
    • BControl the muzzle direction at all times
    • CClean the firearm after every hunt
    • DCheck the weather before you leave home
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Control the muzzle direction at all times

    Controlling where the muzzle points is the rule that prevents most injuries if a firearm fires by accident.

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