Hunter-ed certification exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a
muzzleloader? - Correct answer-action
Which kinda of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? -
Correct answer-Modern smokeless powder
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? - Correct
answer-Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Which type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular bow for hunting
and target shooting? - Correct answer-Compound bow
A crossbow: - Correct answer-Shoots bolts or shorts arrows
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: - Correct answer-In front of a safe
backstop
You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be
pointing: - Correct answer-straight up
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, What should you use to screw on broadheads ? - Correct answer-Specially
designed wrench
The best anchor point for drawing a bow: - Correct answer-is determined through
practice
The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto the string and
holds the arrow in place. What is the name for this slotted tip? - Correct answer-
Nock
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of these rules? - Correct
answer-Be sure of the target and what is beyond it before firing.
Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules? - Correct answer-Avoid alcoholic
beverages before and during shooting.
What have hunter education programs always taught young hunters? - Correct
answer-Firearm and hunting safety
What is true about responsible hunters? - Correct answer-The follow safety rules
and guidelines
Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education? - Correct answer-
International Hunter Education Association-USA
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Questions and Answers
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a
muzzleloader? - Correct answer-action
Which kinda of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? -
Correct answer-Modern smokeless powder
Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? - Correct
answer-Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Which type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular bow for hunting
and target shooting? - Correct answer-Compound bow
A crossbow: - Correct answer-Shoots bolts or shorts arrows
It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: - Correct answer-In front of a safe
backstop
You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be
pointing: - Correct answer-straight up
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, What should you use to screw on broadheads ? - Correct answer-Specially
designed wrench
The best anchor point for drawing a bow: - Correct answer-is determined through
practice
The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto the string and
holds the arrow in place. What is the name for this slotted tip? - Correct answer-
Nock
There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of these rules? - Correct
answer-Be sure of the target and what is beyond it before firing.
Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules? - Correct answer-Avoid alcoholic
beverages before and during shooting.
What have hunter education programs always taught young hunters? - Correct
answer-Firearm and hunting safety
What is true about responsible hunters? - Correct answer-The follow safety rules
and guidelines
Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education? - Correct answer-
International Hunter Education Association-USA
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