OHIO WILDLIFE OFFICER PROFICIENCY EXAM NEWEST 2026 WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called what? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Bill
of Rights
The wearing of hunter orange clothing applies to people hunting during the open season for
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deer
You are assigned to talk to a grade school class. You show the students a beaver pelt. The
teacher is shocked and states "I hope you did not kill that beaver in a trap." How do you
respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-You tell the class about the benefits of trapping
The 6th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for what? - CORRECT ANSWER-The right to
a speedy trial
A plug in a shotgun typically serves what purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-Restricts the number of
shells the gun can hold
A species or subspecies that occurred at the time of European settlement and that has since
disappeared from a region is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Extirpated
The three primary feeding guilds of fish are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Carnivore, omnivore, herbivore
River otters have been successfully reintroduced to Ohio. As a result, Ohio has implemented a
river otter trapping season. Which statement is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-River otter trapping
season is open statewide.
, You receive a distressed call from a woman who has just saw a wolf run through her back yard.
She is concerned about her small dog. She wants you to come out and kill it. How do you
respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-You explain to her that wolves do not live in Ohio and she probably
saw a coyote.
During deer gun season you are required to keep track of the number of hunters you contact,
and the number of tickets issued. You must report the average number of hunter contacts per
day, the average number of tickets per day, and the number of hunters contacted per ticket. Use
the following data to complete your deer season gun report. - CORRECT ANSWER-17 hunters per
day, 2 tickets per day, 8.5 hunters per ticket
Which of the following statements is not correct about waterfowl hunting in Ohio? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Waterfowl decoys with motorized wings are prohibited in Ohio.
You are assigned to drive a wild turkey observation survey. You must record the number, sex,
and age of all wild turkeys observed on your 30 mile trip. You count 15 wild turkeys comprised of
10 adult hens, 3 adult gobblers, and 2 juvenile birds. You have to report the number of wild
turkeys observed per mile. How many wild turkeys did you observe per mile? - CORRECT
ANSWER-.33 hens, .1 gobblers, .06 juveniles
When hunting with a friend, which of the following is the safest way to cross a fence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Both of you unload your guns, open the actions, one of you crosses the fence and the
other hands the guns across and then crosses the fence
Why is good marksmanship important? - CORRECT ANSWER-To insure a quick, clean kill when the
opportunity for a shot presents itself
Raccoon Strain Rabies is a viral infection that affects the nervous system of mammals including
humans. It is transmitted by the saliva of an infected animal. What measure should you take to
prevent the spread of Raccoon Strain Rabies? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Do not put out feed that is
attractive to mammals.
2. Do not feed, touch, or adopt wild animals as pets, and be cautious of stray dogs or cats.
3. Instruct children to leave wild animals alone. Be sure your child knows to tell you if they were
bitten or scratched by an animal.
4. Never leave your pets outdoors unattended and vaccinate them against rabies.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called what? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Bill
of Rights
The wearing of hunter orange clothing applies to people hunting during the open season for
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deer
You are assigned to talk to a grade school class. You show the students a beaver pelt. The
teacher is shocked and states "I hope you did not kill that beaver in a trap." How do you
respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-You tell the class about the benefits of trapping
The 6th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for what? - CORRECT ANSWER-The right to
a speedy trial
A plug in a shotgun typically serves what purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-Restricts the number of
shells the gun can hold
A species or subspecies that occurred at the time of European settlement and that has since
disappeared from a region is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Extirpated
The three primary feeding guilds of fish are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Carnivore, omnivore, herbivore
River otters have been successfully reintroduced to Ohio. As a result, Ohio has implemented a
river otter trapping season. Which statement is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-River otter trapping
season is open statewide.
, You receive a distressed call from a woman who has just saw a wolf run through her back yard.
She is concerned about her small dog. She wants you to come out and kill it. How do you
respond? - CORRECT ANSWER-You explain to her that wolves do not live in Ohio and she probably
saw a coyote.
During deer gun season you are required to keep track of the number of hunters you contact,
and the number of tickets issued. You must report the average number of hunter contacts per
day, the average number of tickets per day, and the number of hunters contacted per ticket. Use
the following data to complete your deer season gun report. - CORRECT ANSWER-17 hunters per
day, 2 tickets per day, 8.5 hunters per ticket
Which of the following statements is not correct about waterfowl hunting in Ohio? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Waterfowl decoys with motorized wings are prohibited in Ohio.
You are assigned to drive a wild turkey observation survey. You must record the number, sex,
and age of all wild turkeys observed on your 30 mile trip. You count 15 wild turkeys comprised of
10 adult hens, 3 adult gobblers, and 2 juvenile birds. You have to report the number of wild
turkeys observed per mile. How many wild turkeys did you observe per mile? - CORRECT
ANSWER-.33 hens, .1 gobblers, .06 juveniles
When hunting with a friend, which of the following is the safest way to cross a fence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Both of you unload your guns, open the actions, one of you crosses the fence and the
other hands the guns across and then crosses the fence
Why is good marksmanship important? - CORRECT ANSWER-To insure a quick, clean kill when the
opportunity for a shot presents itself
Raccoon Strain Rabies is a viral infection that affects the nervous system of mammals including
humans. It is transmitted by the saliva of an infected animal. What measure should you take to
prevent the spread of Raccoon Strain Rabies? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Do not put out feed that is
attractive to mammals.
2. Do not feed, touch, or adopt wild animals as pets, and be cautious of stray dogs or cats.
3. Instruct children to leave wild animals alone. Be sure your child knows to tell you if they were
bitten or scratched by an animal.
4. Never leave your pets outdoors unattended and vaccinate them against rabies.
