Wisconsin Hunter Education Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 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.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   You hit an animal but it runs off. What is your responsibility?

   • AMake every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly
   • BAssume it will recover, since most wounded animals heal on their own
   • CShoot another one instead
   • DLook for a few minutes, then give up
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Make every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly

   Following up on every hit is a basic part of ethical hunting.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which ammunition should you use?

   • AWhatever is cheapest
   • BAny shell that fits in the chamber and lets the action close
   • CAny shell of a similar length
   • DOnly ammunition that matches the data stamp on the barrel
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Only ammunition that matches the data stamp on the barrel

   The barrel is stamped with its gauge or caliber. The wrong ammunition can cause a dangerous failure.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   You are calling turkeys and see another hunter coming toward you. What should you do?

   • AStay silent and completely still until they walk past your setup
   • BMake a gobble call so they know where you are
   • CWave your hand quickly
   • DCall out in a clear, loud voice to let them know you are there
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Call out in a clear, loud voice to let them know you are there

   Never wave or use a turkey call to alert a hunter. Your voice tells them you are a person.

6. Vraag 6 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which US president, a hunter and conservationist, set aside large areas of public land and wildlife refuges?

   • AGeorge Washington
   • BTheodore Roosevelt
   • CAbraham Lincoln
   • DJohn Adams
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Theodore Roosevelt

   Roosevelt also helped found the Boone and Crockett Club in 1887.

8. Vraag 8 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What nearly happened to the American bison by the late 1800s?

   • AIt was almost wiped out by unregulated killing
   • BIt became a farm animal only
   • CIt spread across the whole continent, from coast to coast
   • DNothing changed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It was almost wiped out by unregulated killing

   Bison numbers fell from millions to very few. Protection helped them recover.

10. Vraag 10 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.

11. Vraag 11 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How do wildlife agencies use regulated hunting?

    • ATo wipe out common species
    • BAs a tool to keep populations in balance with their habitat
    • CAs a replacement for habitat
    • DTo remove all predators, such as wolves and coyotes, from the state
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. As a tool to keep populations in balance with their habitat

    Seasons and bag limits are set using population data so harvests are sustainable.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Two hunters reach a fence together. What is a safe way to cross?

    • AUnload both guns; one hunter holds them while the other crosses, then hands them over
    • BOne covers the other with a loaded gun
    • CBoth lean loaded guns on the fence
    • DBoth climb over at the same time while holding their loaded guns with the safeties on
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Unload both guns; one hunter holds them while the other crosses, then hands them over

    With actions open and guns unloaded, they can be handed across safely.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What should you check before using a tree stand?

    • AThe stand, straps and harness for wear, and the tree for damage or weakness
    • BOnly the color of the stand
    • COnly the seat padding
    • DNothing, as long as it worked last year and has stayed on the same tree since then
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The stand, straps and harness for wear, and the tree for damage or weakness

    Make sure the tree can hold both the stand and you.

16. Vraag 16 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.

17. Vraag 17 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.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Besides a harness, what should you take or do for tree stand safety?

    • ALeave your phone at home so it does not ring and scare game
    • BTell someone your plan and carry a charged cell phone
    • CHunt where no one can find you
    • DSkip the harness if the stand has a rail
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Tell someone your plan and carry a charged cell phone

    If you fall, people need to know where you are, and you need a way to call.

19. Vraag 19 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Why is it dangerous to carry 20-gauge shells while hunting with a 12-gauge shotgun?

    • AThey make the gun shoot too far
    • B20-gauge shells are illegal for all types of hunting in every state and territory
    • CThey will not fit in the magazine
    • DA 20-gauge shell can lodge in the 12-gauge barrel, which can burst if fired
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A 20-gauge shell can lodge in the 12-gauge barrel, which can burst if fired

    Carry only one type of ammunition, the one marked on your barrel.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What is biological surplus?

    • ALeftover meat that hunters give away to their friends and neighbors after the season
    • BExtra animals produced each year that the habitat cannot support through winter
    • CAnimals kept on game farms
    • DAnimals in zoos
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Extra animals produced each year that the habitat cannot support through winter

    Regulated hunting can take part of this surplus that would otherwise be lost.

22. Vraag 22 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    How does a broadhead kill game?

    • ABy cutting blood vessels and organs, causing fast blood loss
    • BBy breaking the large bones of the legs and the shoulders
    • CBy poison
    • DBy shock
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. By cutting blood vessels and organs, causing fast blood loss

    Arrows kill by bleeding, so they must hit the vital area.

24. Vraag 24 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.

25. Vraag 25 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.

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