New York Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Look at the diagram. Which hunter is easiest for other hunters to see?

   • ABoth are equally easy to see
   • BThe hunter in the blaze-orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
   • CNeither can be seen
   • DHunter 3, because camouflage stands out well against trees
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The hunter in the blaze-orange hat and vest (1 and 2)

   Blaze orange stands out against woods and fields, so other hunters can see you.

3. Vraag 3 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.

4. Vraag 4 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.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   How should frostbitten skin be treated?

   • ARewarm it gently and do not rub it
   • BRub it hard
   • CHold it over a fire
   • DRub it with snow
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Rewarm it gently and do not rub it

   Rubbing damages frozen tissue. Do not rewarm if it might freeze again.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   You see someone poaching. What should you do?

   • ANote details from a safe distance and report it to a game warden
   • BConfront them with your firearm so they know you are serious about it
   • CFollow them home
   • DIgnore it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Note details from a safe distance and report it to a game warden

   Wildlife agencies have tip lines, and accurate details help officers act.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   Almost all hunting incidents involve what?

   • AAn attack by a wounded animal
   • BA broken firearm that fires on its own without anyone touching the trigger
   • CBreaking one or more of the basic TAB-K safety rules
   • DBad weather and poor visibility
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Breaking one or more of the basic TAB-K safety rules

   Wisconsin DNR notes that virtually all hunting incidents involve a violation of at least one TAB-K rule.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Why should you field dress big game quickly?

   • ATo take better photos
   • BTo attract other deer
   • CBecause the law requires it within one minute
   • DTo cool the meat fast and prevent spoilage
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. To cool the meat fast and prevent spoilage

   Body heat and bacteria spoil meat. Remove the organs and let it cool.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What did the Lacey Act of 1900 do?

    • AIt banned all hunting of deer in the United States for ten years to let herds recover
    • BIt started the duck stamp
    • CIt made it a federal crime to move illegally taken wildlife across state lines
    • DIt created the first national park
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. It made it a federal crime to move illegally taken wildlife across state lines

    The Lacey Act was the first federal law protecting wildlife and helped end illegal market hunting.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Why can deer hunters wear blaze orange?

    • ADeer see colors differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
    • BDeer are completely color-blind, so they cannot see any bright colors at all in daylight
    • CDeer are attracted to orange
    • DOrange is only worn after shooting
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Deer see colors differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us

    Hunter orange is very visible to people. Movement and scent are more likely to alert deer.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What did the Dingell-Hart amendments of 1970 and 1972 add?

    • AA ban on all handguns
    • BA federal hunting license required in every state for all hunters over 16
    • CA tax on hunting dogs
    • DExcise taxes on handguns and archery gear, partly for hunter education
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Excise taxes on handguns and archery gear, partly for hunter education

    These taxes help pay for hunter education programs and target ranges.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 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.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What should you always do before a hunting trip?

    • ALeave a plan with someone: where you will be and when you will return
    • BPack only lunch
    • CGo to a new area without a map, because exploring is the best way to learn the land
    • DTurn off your phone
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Leave a plan with someone: where you will be and when you will return

    If you do not return, rescuers will know where to search.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Which of these is a safe rule about alcohol and drugs?

    • ADo not use them before or during hunting or shooting
    • BThey are fine if you hunt with a bow
    • CA little is fine for experienced hunters who know their limits
    • DThey are fine in a tree stand
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Do not use them before or during hunting or shooting

    Alcohol and drugs slow reactions and hurt judgment.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How should you hand a firearm to another person?

    • AMuzzle first
    • BUnloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointed safely
    • CBy tossing it gently
    • DWith the action closed and the safety on, so it is ready to use
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Unloaded, with the action open and the muzzle pointed safely

    An open action lets the other person see that the firearm cannot fire.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Under the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, who owns wildlife?

    • AOnly hunters
    • BWildlife is held in public trust for all people
    • CThe landowner where the animal lives
    • DWhoever kills it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Wildlife is held in public trust for all people

    Governments manage wildlife in trust for everyone.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Before you shoot, what must you know about the animal?

    • AOnly that it is on public land
    • BIts species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your license or tag
    • COnly that it is moving away from you and not toward any other hunters
    • DOnly that it is large
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Its species, and that its sex or antlers are legal for your license or tag

    Licenses and tags often apply to one species, sex or antler type.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    What should you do right after shooting at a deer?

    • AShoot again into the brush where it went, to make sure it stays down for good
    • BChase it right away so it cannot get far
    • CWatch where it goes, mark where it stood, and wait quietly before tracking
    • DLeave if it did not fall
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Watch where it goes, mark where it stood, and wait quietly before tracking

    Waiting lets a hit animal lie down nearby, and marking the spot helps you find the trail.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    What is true about a firearm's mechanical safety?

    • AIt only works on rifles
    • BIt can fail, so it never replaces safe muzzle control
    • CIt also unloads the gun
    • DIt makes the gun completely impossible to fire by accident
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It can fail, so it never replaces safe muzzle control

    Safeties are mechanical and can wear out or break. Always control the muzzle.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Why should you never shoot at water or a flat, hard surface?

    • AThe noise carries much farther and scares away all game
    • BThe bullet or pellets can ricochet in a new direction
    • CIt is only a problem with rifles
    • DIt will damage your scope
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The bullet or pellets can ricochet in a new direction

    Water, rocks and pavement can make projectiles bounce toward people.

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