Hunter Education Practice Test (US) 2026: Övningsprov 5

1. Fråga 1 av 20

   Which state started the first mandatory hunter education program, in 1949?

   • ACalifornia
   • BFlorida
   • CNew York
   • DTexas
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   Svar: C. New York

   Today every state offers hunter education, and most require it for new hunters.

2. Fråga 2 av 20

   Who sets the standards that hunter education courses across North America are built on?

   • AEach hunting store
   • BThe National Park Service
   • CThe Federal Aviation Administration
   • DThe International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)
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   Svar: D. The International Hunter Education Association (IHEA)

   State and provincial courses are developed to standards set with IHEA-USA and IHEA-Canada.

3. Fråga 3 av 20

   Do states accept hunter education certificates from other states?

   • AOnly if you live there
   • BNo, you must retake the full course in every state where you plan to hunt
   • COnly for bowhunting
   • DGenerally yes; most states accept another state's approved course
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   Svar: D. Generally yes; most states accept another state's approved course

   Michigan and Missouri, for example, accept approved hunter education certificates from other states.

4. Fråga 4 av 20

   If you get lost, what does "STOP" stand for?

   • AStop, Think, Observe, Plan
   • BShout, Turn, Off-trail, Panic
   • CStart, Turn, Open, Proceed
   • DSearch, Travel, Orient, Push on
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   Svar: A. Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

   Staying calm and making a plan is the first survival step.

5. Fråga 5 av 20

   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
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   Svar: 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.

6. Fråga 6 av 20

   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
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   Svar: A. Three of anything, such as three whistle blasts or three fires

   Signals in threes are recognized as a call for help.

7. Fråga 7 av 20

   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
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   Svar: B. Shelter to stay warm and dry

   You can survive days without food but only hours without protection from cold and wet.

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   What is hypothermia?

   • ADehydration
   • BA high fever
   • CA dangerous drop in body core temperature
   • DA bad sunburn
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   Svar: C. A dangerous drop in body core temperature

   Wind, wet clothes and cold water pull heat from the body fast.

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   Which is an early sign of hypothermia?

   • AExtreme thirst
   • BUncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands
   • CItchy skin
   • DA red, sweaty face
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   Svar: B. Uncontrolled shivering and clumsy hands

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

10. Fråga 10 av 20

    How should you help someone with mild hypothermia?

    • AGet them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them
    • BHave them sit in the wind
    • CGive them alcohol to warm them up
    • DRub their arms and legs hard to get the blood moving again
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    Svar: A. Get them out of the wind and wet and put dry layers on them

    Warm them gently, never give alcohol, and get medical help for serious cases.

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

    Wool and synthetics keep more warmth when damp.

12. Fråga 12 av 20

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

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

13. Fråga 13 av 20

    You fall into cold water. What should you do first?

    • ATake off your life jacket so you can swim faster to the shore
    • BSwim hard to shore right away
    • CKeep your head above water and get your breathing under control
    • DShout until you are tired
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    Svar: C. Keep your head above water and get your breathing under control

    Cold shock causes gasping for about the first minute. Control your breathing, then act.

14. Fråga 14 av 20

    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
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    Svar: 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.

15. Fråga 15 av 20

    A partner has a deep cut that is bleeding heavily. What should you do first?

    • AGive them water and wait for it to stop on its own
    • BSend them to walk out alone
    • CRinse it and leave it open
    • DPress firmly on the wound and call for help
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    Svar: D. Press firmly on the wound and call for help

    Firm, direct pressure is the first step to stop severe bleeding.

16. Fråga 16 av 20

    Why should heaters never be used in a closed blind or tent without ventilation?

    • AThey can produce deadly carbon monoxide
    • BThey scare game
    • CThey use up too much fuel too fast
    • DThey melt the blind
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    Svar: A. They can produce deadly carbon monoxide

    Carbon monoxide has no color or smell.

17. Fråga 17 av 20

    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
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    Svar: 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.

18. Fråga 18 av 20

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

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

19. Fråga 19 av 20

    When should you fill out and attach your tag?

    • AWhen you get home
    • BOnly if a game warden stops you and asks to see it
    • CAt the processor
    • DAs soon as the animal is down, as your state's rules require
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    Svar: D. As soon as the animal is down, as your state's rules require

    Tag rules vary by state, and many require you to tag the animal right away, before moving it.

20. Fråga 20 av 20

    What should you carry while hunting in a state that requires hunter education?

    • AYour license and proof of hunter education (or a valid exemption)
    • BOnly your gun's receipt
    • CNothing, as long as you are hunting on private land with permission
    • DOnly your driver's license
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    Svar: A. Your license and proof of hunter education (or a valid exemption)

    Texas, for example, requires hunters to carry proof of certification or deferral while hunting.

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Det riktiga provet: Set by each state (for example, 80% in Michigan and Missouri)