Texas Hunter Education Practice Test 2026

1. Pergunta 1 de 14

   Which hunters in Texas must complete hunter education?

   • AOnly bowhunters
   • BEvery hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, including out-of-state hunters
   • COnly hunters under 17
   • DOnly Texas residents born before 1971
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   Resposta: B. Every hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, including out-of-state hunters

   Texas requires hunter education for every hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, including non-residents.

2. Pergunta 2 de 14

   What is the minimum age to be certified in Texas hunter education?

   • A12
   • B14
   • C9
   • D6
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   Resposta: C. 9

   Hunter education certification in Texas is available starting at age 9.

3. Pergunta 3 de 14

   What must a hunter under 9 years old do to hunt in Texas?

   • ANothing; they may hunt alone
   • BBe accompanied
   • CPass the course first
   • DBuy a deferral
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   Resposta: B. Be accompanied

   Hunters under 9 cannot be certified, so they must be accompanied.

4. Pergunta 4 de 14

   In Texas, what are the options for a hunter aged 9 to 16 who must meet the hunter education rule?

   • ABuy a deferral and hunt alone
   • BHunt alone on family land only
   • CComplete the course or be accompanied
   • DWait until age 17 to hunt
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   Resposta: C. Complete the course or be accompanied

   Hunters aged 9 to 16 must either complete hunter education or be accompanied.

5. Pergunta 5 de 14

   In Texas, what are the options for a hunter 17 or older who has not completed hunter education?

   • AHunt only on private land
   • BBuy a deferral each year and hunt alone
   • CComplete the course, or buy a one-time deferral and hunt accompanied
   • DHunt alone with no course
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   Resposta: C. Complete the course, or buy a one-time deferral and hunt accompanied

   People 17 and older must complete the course, or buy a deferral and be accompanied.

6. Pergunta 6 de 14

   Who may accompany a Texas hunter who has not completed hunter education?

   • AAny person over 13
   • BAnyone with a driver's license
   • COnly a game warden
   • DSomeone 17 or older, licensed in Texas, who is certified or exempt
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   Resposta: D. Someone 17 or older, licensed in Texas, who is certified or exempt

   The accompanying person must be 17 or older, licensed in Texas, and certified or exempt (born before Sept. 2, 1971).

7. Pergunta 7 de 14

   In Texas, how close must an accompanied hunter stay to the person accompanying them?

   • AWithin sight using binoculars
   • BIn the same county
   • CWithin 1 mile
   • DWithin normal voice control
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   Resposta: D. Within normal voice control

   Texas defines "accompanied" as being within normal voice control.

8. Pergunta 8 de 14

   How many times can a person get a Texas hunter education deferral?

   • AOnly once
   • BAs many times as needed
   • COnce a year
   • DThree times
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   Resposta: A. Only once

   A deferral may only be obtained once and is valid only until the end of the current license year.

9. Pergunta 9 de 14

   How long is a Texas hunter education deferral valid?

   • AFor 5 years
   • BOnly until the end of the current license year
   • CFor 30 days
   • DFor life
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   Resposta: B. Only until the end of the current license year

   The deferral postpones the course for up to one year, but it ends with the current license year.

10. Pergunta 10 de 14

    Who cannot get a Texas hunter education deferral?

    • AOut-of-state hunters
    • BAnyone over 30
    • CVeterans
    • DAnyone convicted of breaking the hunter education rule (or given deferred adjudication)
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    Resposta: D. Anyone convicted of breaking the hunter education rule (or given deferred adjudication)

    A person with that conviction or deferred adjudication is not eligible for a deferral.

11. Pergunta 11 de 14

    Who may take the Texas hunter education course online?

    • AOnly children under 12
    • BOnly out-of-state residents
    • CNobody; it is classroom only
    • DPeople 17 and older
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    Resposta: D. People 17 and older

    In-person courses are open to all ages, and people 17 and older may also take the course online.

12. Pergunta 12 de 14

    What must you carry while hunting in Texas if hunter education applies to you?

    • AOnly your birth certificate
    • BProof of certification or deferral, on paper or electronically
    • CNothing; it is checked when you buy a license
    • DA copy of your course textbook
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    Resposta: B. Proof of certification or deferral, on paper or electronically

    Proof must be on your person while hunting. The Texas Outdoor Annual app is one accepted electronic option.

13. Pergunta 13 de 14

    Do you need to show hunter education certification to buy a Texas hunting license?

    • AOnly at sporting goods stores
    • BNo, but you need it (or a deferral or exemption) to hunt
    • CYes, every time
    • DOnly for a lifetime license
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    Resposta: B. No, but you need it (or a deferral or exemption) to hunt

    Certification is not required to buy a license, but the hunter education rule still applies while hunting.

14. Pergunta 14 de 14

    Which group is exempt from the Texas hunter education requirement?

    • AActive-duty and honorably discharged members of the U.S. armed forces
    • BAnyone with a fishing license
    • CCollege students
    • DAll Texas residents over 30
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    Resposta: A. Active-duty and honorably discharged members of the U.S. armed forces

    Military members and veterans, some Texas military forces members and certain peace officers are exempt.

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