Does the PAL course count as hunter education in Saskatchewan?

No. The Canadian Firearms Safety Course does not qualify you to buy a Saskatchewan hunting licence.

How old do you have to be to hunt in Saskatchewan?

Youth licences start at age 12. Hunters aged 12 to 15 must be directly supervised by an adult at least 18, and a parent or guardian must give consent.

Who do I contact about the course?

The Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education (SAFE), at saskhuntered.ca.

Saskatchewan Hunter Education Practice Test 2026

Q: Who needs hunter education in Saskatchewan?

Anyone born after January 1, 1971, must hold a certificate from a recognized firearm safety/hunter education course to get a game or fur licence.

Vraag 1 van 21

Who must hold a recognized firearm safety/hunter education certificate to get a Saskatchewan game licence?

Only people born before January 1, 1971
People born after January 1, 1971
Only people under 16
Only non-residents

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Antwoord: B. People born after January 1, 1971

People born after January 1, 1971, must hold a certificate from a recognized firearm safety/hunter education course.

Vraag 2 van 21

Which organization is the contact for hunter education in Saskatchewan?

The Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education (SAFE)
Parks Canada
The RCMP
Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), which also runs driver tests

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Antwoord: A. The Saskatchewan Association of Firearm Education (SAFE)

The province names SAFE as the contact for hunter education.

Vraag 3 van 21

Does the Canadian Firearms Safety Course qualify you to buy a Saskatchewan hunting licence?

Yes, if you are over 18
Yes, it replaces hunter education
Yes, but only for big game
No

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Antwoord: D. No

The CFSC does not qualify you to buy a Saskatchewan hunting or trapping licence. You need hunter education.

Vraag 4 van 21

You took hunter education outside Canada and the United States. What should you do before buying a Saskatchewan licence?

Check with SAFE or a ministry office whether it is recognized
Mail it to Ottawa for approval
Retake the Canadian Firearms Safety Course
Nothing; all courses are accepted

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Antwoord: A. Check with SAFE or a ministry office whether it is recognized

Training taken outside Canada or the U.S. must be checked with SAFE or a ministry office for recognition.

Vraag 5 van 21

Which ages can buy Saskatchewan youth game bird and youth white-tailed deer licences?

12 to 18
14 to 21
8 to 10
16 to 25

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Antwoord: A. 12 to 18

Youth game bird and youth white-tailed deer licences are available to hunters aged 12 to 18.

Vraag 6 van 21

How must Saskatchewan youth aged 12 to 15 hunt?

With another youth hunter aged 16 or 17 who holds a licence
Only on land owned by their family
Alone, after passing hunter education
Directly supervised by an adult at least 18 years old

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Antwoord: D. Directly supervised by an adult at least 18 years old

Hunters aged 12 to 15 must be directly supervised by an adult who is at least 18.

Vraag 7 van 21

Can Saskatchewan hunters aged 16 and 17 hunt without supervision?

Only with written permission from a conservation officer
No, never
Only for game birds
Yes, subject to federal firearms law

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Antwoord: D. Yes, subject to federal firearms law

Hunters aged 16 to 17 may hunt unsupervised, but they must follow federal firearms law.

Vraag 8 van 21

What is a HAL ID in Saskatchewan?

A firearm serial number
A temporary number that changes every year when you renew your licences
A number shared by everyone in a family
A one-time, permanent, personal number for buying licences

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Antwoord: D. A one-time, permanent, personal number for buying licences

Your HAL ID is permanent. Using more than one HAL ID to get or apply for a licence is a violation.

Vraag 9 van 21

Which colours may the outer vest be when hunting big game with a rifle in Saskatchewan?

Blaze orange or fluorescent pink only
Scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white
Blaze orange only
Any colour with an orange crest

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Antwoord: B. Scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white

The required vest must be scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white, or a combination of these.

Vraag 10 van 21

Which colours may your headwear be when the big game vest is required in Saskatchewan?

Any colour
White only
Scarlet, bright yellow, blaze orange or white
Scarlet, bright yellow or blaze orange, but not white

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Antwoord: D. Scarlet, bright yellow or blaze orange, but not white

Headwear must be scarlet, bright yellow or blaze orange. White headwear is not allowed.

Vraag 11 van 21

Who must wear the coloured vest and headwear in Saskatchewan?

Only guides and outfitters
Only hunters under 18
Only waterfowl hunters
Big game hunters using a rifle, and anyone accompanying a rifle hunter

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Antwoord: D. Big game hunters using a rifle, and anyone accompanying a rifle hunter

The rules apply when hunting big game with a rifle, during a rifle-only season, or when accompanying a rifle hunter.

Vraag 12 van 21

What other garment can meet Saskatchewan's big game clothing rule?

Any reflective arm band
A camouflage jacket with orange buttons
A white T-shirt
A high-visibility garment labelled CAN/CSA Z96 (class 2 vest or class 3 coveralls)

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Antwoord: D. A high-visibility garment labelled CAN/CSA Z96 (class 2 vest or class 3 coveralls)

A CSA-labelled high-visibility garment, class 2 vest or class 3 coveralls, is also lawful.

Vraag 13 van 21

How large may a label or crest on Saskatchewan hunting headwear be?

No more than 200 square cm
Any size
No more than half of the hat, as long as it is orange
No more than 50 square cm (7.8 square inches)

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Antwoord: D. No more than 50 square cm (7.8 square inches)

Headwear may carry a label or crest of no more than 50 square cm.

Vraag 14 van 21

When is hunting NOT allowed in Saskatchewan?

From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise
Only on weekends
From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
From sunset to sunrise

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Antwoord: A. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise

Hunting is not permitted from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.

Vraag 15 van 21

In Saskatchewan, where is it unlawful to carry a loaded firearm?

Only inside a provincial park or recreation site
Only in a city or town
Only inside a building
In or on a vehicle, or while on horseback

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Antwoord: D. In or on a vehicle, or while on horseback

Saskatchewan bans carrying a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle and while on horseback.

Vraag 16 van 21

Under Saskatchewan rules, when is a rifle or shotgun considered loaded?

Only when the safety is off
Only when it is cocked and ready to fire
Only when a shell is in the chamber
When there are shells in the magazine, even if the chamber is empty

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Antwoord: D. When there are shells in the magazine, even if the chamber is empty

A rifle or shotgun is loaded when shells are in the magazine, or a loaded clip is attached to or touching the firearm.

Vraag 17 van 21

In Saskatchewan, what is the rule about shooting near roads?

You may not shoot across or along a provincial highway, provincial road or municipal road
There is no road rule
Shooting across roads is allowed if no cars are coming
Shooting along gravel roads is allowed

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Antwoord: A. You may not shoot across or along a provincial highway, provincial road or municipal road

Shooting across or along these roads is prohibited.

Vraag 18 van 21

Without consent, how close may you hunt to a building, stockade or corral occupied by people or livestock in Saskatchewan?

No closer than 50 metres
No closer than 1 kilometre
No closer than 500 metres
No closer than 100 metres

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Antwoord: C. No closer than 500 metres

You may not hunt within 500 metres of an occupied building, stockade or corral without the owner's or occupant's consent.

Vraag 19 van 21

What does Saskatchewan say about lights and night vision for hunting?

Night vision is allowed for coyotes only
Lights, infrared devices and night vision gear may not be used for hunting
They are allowed after midnight
Lights are allowed for big game

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Antwoord: B. Lights, infrared devices and night vision gear may not be used for hunting

Using any artificial light, infrared device or night vision equipment for hunting is unlawful.

Vraag 20 van 21

For which animals may you NOT waste or abandon the edible meat in Saskatchewan?

Only ducks and geese
All big game animals, including black bear and wolf
Game birds and big game animals, except black bear and wolf
Only moose, elk and deer

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Antwoord: C. Game birds and big game animals, except black bear and wolf

It is unlawful to waste or abandon the edible flesh of a game bird or big game animal, except black bear and wolf, unless authorized.

Vraag 21 van 21

Which number do you call in Saskatchewan to report a poacher?

1-800-782-0076
The HAL licensing help line, 1-855-848-4773
Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP): 1-800-667-7561
1-800-642-3800

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Antwoord: C. Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP): 1-800-667-7561

The TIPP line is 1-800-667-7561.

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