Georgia Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   You are hanging in your harness after a fall. Why must you act quickly?

   • AYou will scare deer away from the area for the rest of the hunting season
   • BIt is not urgent
   • CHanging still can cut off blood flow to the legs and become life-threatening
   • DThe harness will tear in a few seconds
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Hanging still can cut off blood flow to the legs and become life-threatening

   Use a suspension relief strap to stand and move your legs, and call for help.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   What must migratory bird hunters register with in each state where they hunt?

   • AThe state driver's license office
   • BA national gun registry
   • CA local hunting club
   • DThe Harvest Information Program (HIP)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. The Harvest Information Program (HIP)

   HIP gives biologists the contact list they need to survey migratory bird harvest.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Which of these is a limiting factor for a deer herd?

   • AA hard winter with little food
   • BA highway sign
   • CA full moon in the fall
   • DA new hunting license design
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. A hard winter with little food

   Disease, predators, weather and food supply limit how much a population can grow.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   After unloading, how should a lone hunter get a firearm across a fence?

   • ALean it against the fence with the safety on, then climb over right beside it
   • BLay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, and cross away from the muzzle
   • CThrow it over
   • DHold it overhead as you climb
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Lay it on the far side, muzzle pointing away, and cross away from the muzzle

   The firearm lies on the far side pointing away, so you are never in front of the muzzle while crossing.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Why should you avoid long-range or running shots at big game?

   • AThey are always illegal
   • BThey are more likely to wound the animal than kill it quickly
   • CThey damage your gun
   • DThey are only a problem for bowhunters, not for hunters with rifles
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. They are more likely to wound the animal than kill it quickly

   Take only shots you are confident will hit the vital area.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What is the difference between antlers and true horns?

   • AAntlers are shed every year; true horns usually grow for life
   • BHorns are shed every spring
   • CThere is no difference
   • DAntlers are made of keratin, like fingernails, and are never shed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Antlers are shed every year; true horns usually grow for life

   Deer, elk and moose grow antlers. Bison, sheep and goats grow horns.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   You see movement and hear a noise in the brush. What should you do?

   • AFire a warning shot
   • BWait until you can clearly see and identify the animal
   • CFire at the sound, since deer are the only animals there
   • DShoot quickly before it leaves
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Wait until you can clearly see and identify the animal

   Never shoot at sound, movement or color. Hunters are sometimes mistaken for game.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   When should you NOT use the shoulder carry, which points the muzzle up and behind you?

   • AWhen someone is beside you
   • BWhen you are at the back of the group
   • CWhen walking alone
   • DWhen someone is walking behind you
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. When someone is walking behind you

   Choose a carry that keeps the muzzle away from everyone around you.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   A rabbit runs from hunter 2's zone into hunter 1's zone. What should hunter 2 do?

   • AStop and not shoot outside their own zone
   • BStep in front of hunter 1
   • CShout a warning to hunter 1 and then shoot quickly
   • DSwing with the rabbit and shoot
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Stop and not shoot outside their own zone

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

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Before hunting on private land, what should you do?

    • APark out of sight
    • BNothing, as long as there are no signs posted
    • CGet the landowner's permission, ideally in writing
    • DAsk a neighbor
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Get the landowner's permission, ideally in writing

    Getting permission builds good relationships and is required by law in many places.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Where must your fingers be when you shoot a crossbow?

    • ABelow the rail, out of the string's path
    • BOver the top of the rail
    • CIn front of the bolt to help guide it
    • DOn the string
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Below the rail, out of the string's path

    A crossbow string can cause serious injury to fingers in its path.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How should you get your gun or bow into a tree stand?

    • AHave someone toss it up
    • BCarry it loaded in one hand
    • CPull it up unloaded with a haul line after you are secure
    • DCarry it on your back while you climb so your hands are free
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Pull it up unloaded with a haul line after you are secure

    Climb with both hands free, then raise unloaded firearms and bows with a haul line.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How should the tree strap and tether be set?

    • AAt knee height
    • BTied to the platform
    • CAbove head height with little slack
    • DLoose, so you can lean out to shoot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Above head height with little slack

    A short tether above your head keeps any fall short so you can get back on the stand.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Where should hunter orange be worn to be most effective?

    • AOn the front only, where other hunters usually see you
    • BOn the boots only
    • COn the head and upper body, visible from all sides
    • DOn a pack only, so it can be removed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. On the head and upper body, visible from all sides

    Laws such as Pennsylvania's require orange on the head, chest and back, visible from 360 degrees.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    On a hot early-season hunt, a partner is sweating heavily, dizzy and weak. What should you do?

    • AMake them keep walking
    • BMove them to shade, cool them, and have them rest and sip water
    • CCover them with a heavy coat
    • DGive them an energy drink and leave them to rest alone in the sun
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Move them to shade, cool them, and have them rest and sip water

    These are signs of heat exhaustion. If the person becomes confused or stops sweating, call 911.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What should you do before you climb a steep bank, jump a ditch or get into a boat?

    • APut the safety on and keep it loaded
    • BUnload your firearm
    • CHold the barrel for balance
    • DPut your finger on the trigger
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Unload your firearm

    Unload whenever there is a chance you could slip or fall.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Why should turkey hunters never wear red, white, blue or black clothing?

    • AThose colors are illegal for hunting clothing in every state during turkey season
    • BThose are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler's head and body
    • CThose colors scare turkeys away
    • DThose colors fade in the sun
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Those are the colors of a wild turkey gobbler's head and body

    Another hunter could mistake a flash of red, white or blue for a gobbler's head.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What is carrying capacity?

    • AThe amount of gear in a truck
    • BThe weight a hunter can safely carry out of the woods
    • CThe number of hunters allowed
    • DThe number of animals a habitat can support over time
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The number of animals a habitat can support over time

    When animals exceed carrying capacity, habitat is damaged and animals suffer.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A hunter enjoys the whole experience, shares it and helps teach others. Which stage is this?

    • ALimiting-out stage
    • BSportsman stage
    • CTrophy stage
    • DShooter stage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Sportsman stage

    The sportsman stage values the full outdoor experience and passing on skills.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

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

    • ABlend in with camouflage from head to toe
    • BBe certain of your target and what is in front of and beyond it
    • CBring extra ammunition on every trip
    • DBuy a new license before each trip into the field, even if your old one is valid
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Be certain of your target and what is in front of and beyond it

    You are responsible for every shot, including where it goes if it misses or passes through.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which is an early sign of hypothermia?

    • AExtreme thirst
    • BUncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands
    • CItchy skin
    • DA red, sweaty face
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Uncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands

    As it gets worse, a person may stumble, slur words and become confused.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A new hunter mostly wants chances to shoot, whether or not anything is hit. Which stage of hunter development is this?

    • ASportsman stage
    • BShooter stage
    • CTrophy stage
    • DMethod stage
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Shooter stage

    Hunter education describes five stages: shooter, limiting-out, trophy, method and sportsman.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Why is cotton a poor choice in cold, wet weather?

    • AIt is too warm
    • BIt soaks up water and loses its insulation when wet
    • CIt is too bright
    • DIt is banned for hunting clothing in most states
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It soaks up water and loses its insulation when wet

    Wool and synthetics keep more warmth when damp.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Why is shooting from a road or vehicle a poor choice?

    • AIt gives the best backstop
    • BIt is the safest way to hunt
    • CIt is unsafe, unfair to the animal, and illegal in many states
    • DIt is required on public land so hunters do not damage the habitat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. It is unsafe, unfair to the animal, and illegal in many states

    Roads are used by people, and shooting from them often breaks fair chase and the law.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    A hunter focuses on doing things a certain way, such as hunting with a muzzleloader or a bow. Which stage is this?

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

    Antwoord: A. Method stage

    In the method stage, how you hunt becomes more important than what you take.

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