Texas Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 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.

4. Vraag 4 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.

5. Vraag 5 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which feature helps tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?

   • AA black bear is always black and is never brown or blond
   • BA grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
   • CA grizzly is always brown
   • DA grizzly has taller, pointed ears
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile

   Fur color is not reliable. Look at the hump, face profile, ears and claws.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Why should you never dry-fire a bow or crossbow?

   • AIt only affects the sight
   • BIt makes the bow quieter and much less accurate
   • CIt wastes arrows
   • DIt can damage the bow and injure the shooter
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. It can damage the bow and injure the shooter

   Without an arrow to absorb the energy, the bow can break.

8. Vraag 8 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.

9. Vraag 9 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.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 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.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    In the tree stand diagram, what is item 1?

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

    Antwoord: B. A full-body harness

    Always use a full-body harness in a tree stand.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 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.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    How do white-tailed deer antlers usually grow?

    • AThey fork, and each fork forks again
    • BThey grow straight back from the head with no points
    • CPoints grow up from one main beam on each side
    • DThey are flat and wide like a shovel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Points grow up from one main beam on each side

    Mule deer antlers fork into branches. White-tailed deer points rise from a main beam.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Why should waterfowl hunters learn to tell drakes from hens?

    • AIt only matters for geese, since all ducks have exactly the same limits
    • BDrakes are only legal in spring
    • CSome bag limits are different for males and females of the same species
    • DHens cannot be legally hunted anywhere
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Some bag limits are different for males and females of the same species

    Learning plumage and flight patterns helps you follow species and sex limits.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Which field carry gives the best control of the firearm?

    • AThe sling carry
    • BThe one-hand trail carry
    • CThe shoulder carry
    • DThe two-hand (ready) carry
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The two-hand (ready) carry

    With both hands on the gun and the muzzle up and ahead, you have full control and can raise it quickly.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What are the basic parts of wildlife habitat?

    • AFood, fences, roads and towns
    • BTrees, sun, rocks and snow
    • CWater, hunters, weather, predators and roads
    • DFood, water, shelter (cover) and space
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Food, water, shelter (cover) and space

    Animals need all four, arranged so they can reach them.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    In the TAB-K firearm safety rules, what does the "T" stand for?

    • ATreat every firearm as if it is loaded
    • BTake the safety off before you start walking
    • CTest-fire the gun before every hunt
    • DTell your partner when you see game
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Treat every firearm as if it is loaded

    The first rule is to treat every firearm as loaded, even if you think it is empty.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Why should a bowhunter usually wait before tracking a hit animal?

    • AArrows only work after about an hour
    • BAn animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood
    • CIt is required by federal law for all bowhunters in every state
    • DTo let other hunters go first
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. An animal that is pushed may run far and leave less blood

    Giving the animal time to lie down makes recovery more likely.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Which direction is a "safe direction" to point a firearm?

    • AAlways straight up, since bullets fired into the air cannot come back down with force
    • BToward your hunting partner's feet
    • CAlways at your feet
    • DOne where an accidental shot could not injure anyone or damage property
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. One where an accidental shot could not injure anyone or damage property

    What is safe depends on the situation. Think about people, buildings and hard surfaces.

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