NSW R-Licence Hunting Practice Test 2026
To hunt on declared public land in New South Wales you need a Restricted Game Hunting Licence (R-Licence). First you must pass the R-Licence Accreditation Course, which covers hunting laws, safety, ethics and public land rules. These questions cover the licence, the permission conditions and the mandatory Code of Practice. They are safety and law education only.
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及格线:93% in the online final exams (100% when sat in person)。 主办机构:NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Hunting。 最低年龄:Older than 12 (under 18 with parent or guardian approval and adult supervision)。 费用:$50 for the online course (covers all three categories); in-person fees are set by trainers。 在这里免费练习40道题,每道题都附有答案和解释。 已于2026年10月11日根据官方资料核对。
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第1题,共20题
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答案: B. Hunt game and feral animals on public land that is declared and open to hunting
The R-Licence allows hunting of game and feral animals on declared public land open to hunting, and on private land with permission.
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第2题,共20题
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答案: D. The R-Licence Accreditation Course
The R-Licence Accreditation Course is mandatory training for the R-Licence. It covers hunting methods, safe and ethical hunting, and NSW rules.
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第3题,共20题
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答案: C. Membership of an Approved Hunting Organisation
R-Licence applicants must be members of an Approved Hunting Organisation.
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第4题,共20题
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答案: D. Firearms, bows and dogs
Public land hunting is allowed with three methods: firearms (rifles, shotguns, blackpowder), bows and dogs. You must be accredited for each one you use.
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第5题,共20题
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答案: A. No, you must be accredited in the bows category first
You may only use the methods you are accredited for. Extra categories can be added later.
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第6题,共20题
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答案: A. 93%
Online students need 93% in the final exams to pass. They have three attempts before they must register and pay again.
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第7题,共20题
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答案: A. 100%
In-person students must score 100%, and they have two attempts.
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第8题,共20题
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答案: D. Three
The online course allows three attempts before you need to re-register and pay again.
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第9题,共20题
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答案: D. The Hunter Education Handbook
The course is based on the Hunter Education Handbook. Face-to-face students can study it before the course.
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第10题,共20题
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答案: B. Older than 12
You must be older than 12. Applicants over 12 and under 18 need a parent or guardian's approval.
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第11题,共20题
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答案: B. Under the close personal supervision of a licensed person aged at least 18
Licence holders over 12 and under 18 must hunt under the close personal supervision of a licensed person aged at least 18 with the same licence type and endorsements.
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第12题,共20题
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答案: C. A Minors Firearms Training Permit from the NSW Police Firearms Registry
Minors using a firearm also need a Minors Firearms Training Permit issued by the NSW Police Force Firearms Registry.
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第13题,共20题
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答案: A. At least grade NSW-T in the Waterfowl Identification Test
To be endorsed for native game birds, you must reach at least grade NSW-T in the Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT).
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第14题,共20题
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答案: C. $25 million public liability insurance
Every standard R-Licence includes $25 million public liability insurance.
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第15题,共20题
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答案: D. An R-Licence endorsed for firearms and a firearms licence from an Australian state or territory
Firearms on public land need both an R-Licence with the firearms category and a current firearms licence.
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第16题,共20题
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答案: A. At all times while hunting
Carry your licence at all times while hunting and show it straight away to an inspector, police officer or the landowner if asked.
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第17题,共20题
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答案: A. Written permission for that area and dates, carried on paper or digitally
Written permission is required to hunt on declared public land. Carry a copy and produce it if asked.
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第18题,共20题
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答案: D. 30 days
Harvest returns must be submitted within 30 days of the hunt.
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第19题,共20题
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答案: C. Bait, grain, fruit or a salt or mineral block
Attractants such as bait, grain, fruit, meat, mineral blocks and carcasses are banned on public land.
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第20题,共20题
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答案: A. No, except in limited cases such as when a dog is restrained in it
Motor vehicles may not be used to hunt or assist hunting on public land. Exceptions include a restrained dog and motorised wheelchairs.
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真实考试:93% in the online final exams (100% when sat in person)
考前须知
- The R-Licence lets you hunt game and feral animals on declared public land that is open to hunting. You also need written permission for each hunt.
- To apply you must be older than 12, belong to an Approved Hunting Organisation, and be accredited in at least one category: firearms, bows or dogs.
- The accreditation course takes up to four hours online or in person. Online you need 93% in the final exams (three attempts); in person you need 100% (two attempts).
- Hunters under 18 must be closely supervised by a licensed person aged at least 18 with the same licence type and endorsements.
- On public land you must wear blaze orange on your upper body, visible from all sides, whenever you are hunting.
- The Code of Practice is a condition of every licence. You must not shoot an animal you cannot clearly see and identify, or when anyone could be hurt.
常见问题
How do I get an R-Licence in NSW?
Join an Approved Hunting Organisation, pass the R-Licence Accreditation Course for at least one category (firearms, bows or dogs), then apply through the Hunt NSW portal.
What is the pass mark for the R-Licence test?
93% in the online final exams, with three attempts. If you do the course in person with a trainer, you need 100%, with two attempts.
How many questions are in the R-Licence test?
The official page lists 15 questions for the firearms category and 10 each for bows and dogs, but does not state how many are in the compulsory first section.
Do I need a firearms licence too?
Yes, to use a firearm. Firearms on public land need an R-Licence with the firearms category plus a current firearms licence from an Australian state or territory.
Can children get a NSW hunting licence?
People older than 12 can apply with parent or guardian approval. They must hunt under the close supervision of a licensed adult, and minors using firearms also need a Minors Firearms Training Permit.