Georgia Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Three hunters walk side by side, numbered 1, 2 and 3 from left to right. Where may hunter 1 shoot?

   • AStraight ahead and to the right
   • BBehind the line
   • COnly into the zone ahead and to the left
   • DAnywhere game appears, as long as it is safe
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Only into the zone ahead and to the left

   Each hunter has a zone of fire that does not overlap the others. Hunter 1 covers ahead and to the left.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What is hypothermia?

   • ADehydration
   • BA high fever
   • CA dangerous drop in body core temperature
   • DA bad sunburn
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. A dangerous drop in body core temperature

   Wind, wet clothes and cold water pull heat from the body fast.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   About how far can a .22 Long Rifle bullet travel?

   • ALess than a quarter mile
   • BAbout 50 yards
   • CMore than a mile
   • DAbout 100 yards
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. More than a mile

   Even small rifle bullets can travel a long way, so you must know what is far beyond your target.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which species is a well-known conservation success story, restored with help from hunter-funded programs?

   • ACarolina parakeet
   • BGreat auk
   • CPassenger pigeon
   • DWild turkey
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Wild turkey

   Wild turkeys were restored to most of their former range through trapping, moving birds and habitat work.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   How should you approach big game that appears to be dead?

   • AFrom behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement, ready for a follow-up shot
   • BQuickly, without your gun
   • CFrom the front, near the antlers, so you can look closely at its eyes and nose
   • DBy poking it with your foot from the front
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. From behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement, ready for a follow-up shot

   A wounded animal can suddenly get up. Approach carefully and watch the eyes and chest.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   You pull the trigger and nothing happens. What should you do first?

   • ATurn to show your partner
   • BOpen the action right away and look inside the chamber to see what went wrong
   • CLook down the barrel
   • DKeep the muzzle in a safe direction and wait before opening the action
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Keep the muzzle in a safe direction and wait before opening the action

   A cartridge may fire late (a hang fire). Wait with the muzzle pointed safely, then unload carefully.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   How can hunters help slow chronic wasting disease (CWD)?

   • AMove whole carcasses across the state to share the meat with family
   • BFeed deer in groups during the winter
   • CIgnore sick deer
   • DFollow carcass movement rules and have deer tested when asked
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Follow carcass movement rules and have deer tested when asked

   CWD is a fatal disease of deer, elk and moose.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   In the TAB-K rules, what does the "A" stand for?

   • AAim only at moving targets
   • BAlways carry your license and your tags with you
   • CAvoid hunting alone in the woods
   • DAlways point the muzzle in a safe direction
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Always point the muzzle in a safe direction

   Muzzle control is the most important habit. If a gun fires by accident, nobody gets hurt.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   You fall into cold water. What should you do first?

   • ATake off your life jacket so you can swim faster to the shore
   • BSwim hard to shore right away
   • CKeep your head above water and get your breathing under control
   • DShout until you are tired
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Keep your head above water and get your breathing under control

   Cold shock causes gasping for about the first minute. Control your breathing, then act.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Is it acceptable to leave edible game meat to spoil in the field?

    • AYes, at the end of the season
    • BNo. Wasting game is unethical and illegal in many states
    • CYes, for small game
    • DYes, as long as you take the antlers and the hide home
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No. Wasting game is unethical and illegal in many states

    Ethical hunters use the meat of the animals they take.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What is the safest way to store firearms at home?

    • AUnloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
    • BLoaded in a closet
    • CUnloaded on an open rack, with the ammunition on the shelf beside it
    • DLoaded under the bed for quick use
    Toon antwoord

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

    Locked, unloaded storage keeps firearms away from children and unauthorized people.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    A hunter is selective and judges success by the size of the animal. Which stage is this?

    • ASportsman stage
    • BTrophy stage
    • CShooter stage
    • DLimiting-out stage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Trophy stage

    In the trophy stage, quality matters more than quantity.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    If you get lost, what does "STOP" stand for?

    • AStop, Think, Observe, Plan
    • BShout, Turn, Off-trail, Panic
    • CStart, Turn, Open, Proceed
    • DSearch, Travel, Orient, Push on
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

    Staying calm and making a plan is the first survival step.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    When turkey hunting, what kind of spot should you sit against?

    • AOpen ground with nothing behind you, so you can see all around
    • BA small sapling
    • CThe edge of a road
    • DA tree or stump wider than your shoulders
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A tree or stump wider than your shoulders

    A wide backstop helps protect you from a hunter shooting from behind and hides your outline.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How should you help someone with mild hypothermia?

    • AGet them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
    • BHave them sit in the wind
    • CGive them alcohol to warm them up
    • DRub their arms and legs hard to get the blood moving again
    Toon antwoord

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

    Warm them gently, never give alcohol, and get medical help for serious cases.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    When do many tree stand falls happen?

    • AWhile climbing up or down, or getting into or out of the stand
    • BOnly after dark
    • COnly on ladder stands that are more than 20 years old and rusty
    • DOnly while sleeping in the stand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. While climbing up or down, or getting into or out of the stand

    Moving between the ladder or steps and the platform is a risky time, so stay connected the whole way.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    How should you carry a harvested wild turkey out of the woods?

    • AOver your shoulder in full view
    • BWrapped in blaze orange so it is not mistaken for a live bird
    • CHeld up high so other hunters can clearly see its beard and fan
    • DHidden in camouflage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Wrapped in blaze orange so it is not mistaken for a live bird

    Covering the bird keeps other hunters from seeing turkey colors moving through the woods.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What is a common distress signal?

    • AThree of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires
    • BWaving a hat once
    • CTwo short flashes of light
    • DOne long shout
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires

    Signals in threes are recognized as a call for help.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    When climbing to a tree stand, how many points of contact should you keep?

    • ANone, as long as you climb quickly and keep your eyes on the platform
    • BTwo
    • CThree: two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand
    • DOne
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Three: two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand

    Three points of contact keep you steady if one hand or foot slips.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Which law, passed in 1918, protects migratory birds in the United States?

    • AThe Endangered Species Act
    • BThe Migratory Bird Treaty Act
    • CThe Lacey Act
    • DThe Pittman-Robertson Act
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act

    It put into effect a 1916 treaty with Great Britain, acting for Canada.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    How do hunters pay for wildlife conservation in the US?

    • AThey do not pay anything
    • BOnly through donations to private clubs and national hunting organizations
    • COnly through federal income tax
    • DThrough license fees and excise taxes on guns, ammunition and archery gear
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Through license fees and excise taxes on guns, ammunition and archery gear

    This "user pays" system funds state wildlife agencies and benefits all wildlife.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    When should you nock an arrow?

    • AWhen you leave your vehicle
    • BWhile climbing a tree stand, to save time later when game appears
    • COnly when you are ready to shoot at an identified target
    • DWhile walking through brush
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Only when you are ready to shoot at an identified target

    A nocked arrow can be released by accident.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What should duck hunters wear in a boat?

    • AHeavy waders only
    • BNothing extra
    • CA life jacket only if they cannot swim
    • DA life jacket (PFD) at all times
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A life jacket (PFD) at all times

    A fall overboard into cold water can quickly become deadly, and a life jacket only helps if you are wearing it.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    In the diagram, why is shot 1 safe and shot 2 unsafe?

    • AShot 2 is safe because the house is far
    • BShot 1 is closer
    • CShot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge
    • DBoth are safe, because the hunter is kneeling and aiming very carefully at the deer
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Shot 1 ends in an earth bank; shot 2 is against open sky, with a house hidden beyond the ridge

    A safe shot has a backstop. Never shoot at an animal on a ridge or skyline.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    You are lost in cold, wet weather as night falls. What is usually your first priority?

    • AWalking out in the dark
    • BShelter to stay warm and dry
    • CClimbing a tall tree
    • DFinding food to keep up your energy
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Shelter to stay warm and dry

    You can survive days without food but only hours without protection from cold and wet.

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