BC CORE Practice Test – Printable Questions and Answers

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The BC CORE written exam has 80 multiple-choice questions and you need 60 points to pass. This sheet gives you 50 questions to work through on paper first, mixed across our ten topics: licences and supervision, firearm safety, storage and transport, where you may hunt, legal methods, ethics and conservation, wildlife identification, game birds, after the hunt, and definitions and bag limits.

We do not copy the CORE manual or exam. Every question is written from the free 2026–2028 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis and federal firearms rules, and the answer key on the last pages explains each answer. Keep the synopsis beside you as you work, since the real exam draws on it directly. Print the sheet, or choose Save as PDF to keep it on your phone.

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1.Which animals make up the deer family in the synopsis?
1. Moose, bison and pronghorn
2. Moose, caribou, deer and elk
3. Elk, deer and black bears
4. Deer, mountain goats and sheep
2.You leave your hunting rifle in a car with a trunk while you eat. What is required?
1. Leave it on the back seat
2. Lock it in the trunk
3. Hide it under a blanket inside
4. Leave it loaded with the car locked
3.Why is it illegal to hunt with domestic sheep or goats as pack animals?
1. They scare game away from the area
2. They are too slow on steep mountain trails
3. They eat the forage that elk need in winter
4. They can spread disease to wild sheep and goats
4.Which type of bullet is illegal for hunting in B.C.?
1. Bonded core, which expands on impact
2. Full metal jacket (non-expanding)
3. Soft point, which expands on impact
4. Hollow point, which expands on impact
5.Which animals are designated as wildlife under the Wildlife Act?
1. All animals, including insects, fish and crabs
2. Only animals listed as endangered in Canada
3. Only the big game species that are hunted
4. Native vertebrates and some others, not fish
6.Under B.C. hunting rules, when is a rifle with a detachable magazine considered loaded?
1. Only when the safety catch is switched off
2. When a loaded magazine is attached to it
3. Only when the rifle is cocked and aimed
4. Only when a cartridge is in the chamber
7.How often must B.C. hunters prove their residency?
1. Every three years
2. Every year
3. Only once
4. Every five years
8.You want to hunt across an Indian reserve. What must you do?
1. Get permission from the local band office
2. Carry your CORE certificate where it can be seen
3. Hunt there only during Limited Entry seasons
4. Nothing at all, since reserves count as Crown land
9.For a moose, which part must stay attached as proof of species?
1. One hoof taken from either front leg
2. The full head with both ears still attached
3. The heart and liver, kept in a separate bag
4. The tail, or a hide piece of at least 6 cm²
10.Which of these birds is a migratory game bird?
1. Mourning dove
2. Ring-necked pheasant
3. Wild turkey
4. Ruffed grouse
11.How does a mule deer usually escape when running?
1. Freezing in place with its head down
2. Running low with its tail raised high
3. Swimming into the nearest lake
4. Bounding stiff-legged on all four legs
12.In remote wilderness, you cannot lock your rifle inside your vehicle. What should you do?
1. Leave it loaded on the dashboard in case a bear comes along
2. Unload it, hide it, and lock it unless needed for predators
3. Take the bolt to camp and leave the rifle on the roof rack
4. Nothing, since wilderness rules do not apply to storage
13.According to the synopsis, what is the most important part of hunter training?
1. Equipment cost
2. Speed
3. Safety
4. Trophy size
14.When may you hunt (other than migratory birds) from a boat?
1. When it is not being moved by its motor
2. Never, under any circumstances in B.C.
3. Any time, if the boat is under 5 metres long
4. Only while the motor is running at low speed
15.What is the provincial bag limit for deer in one licence year (outside Haida Gwaii)?
1. 3
2. No limit
3. 5
4. 1
16.When is it ethical to take a shot at a big game animal?
1. When it is partly hidden in brush
2. Whenever the animal is within any range
3. Only with a clear shot at a vital area
4. Whenever it is running, to save time
17.Who can get an Initiation Hunting Licence?
1. Any hunter whose licence was suspended last year
2. A B.C. resident 18+ new to B.C. hunting licences
3. Any youth aged 10 to 17, with a parent's consent
4. Any visitor from another country, for one week
18.On a two-lane public highway, how far from the middle of the road does the no-hunting road allowance extend?
1. 50 m on either side
2. 15 m on either side
3. 5 m on either side
4. Only the paved surface
19.Who must file a Mandatory Hunter Report by March 31?
1. Only hunters who took a deer in that same season
2. Anyone who bought an elk, moose or caribou licence
3. Only hunters under 18 who held a youth licence
4. Only hunters who hired a guide outfitter that year
20.Does the lead shot ban apply to hunting grouse?
1. Yes, it covers every bird species
2. No, it covers waterfowl, coot and snipe
3. Yes, but only in Region 1
4. Only for grouse taken near water
21.How is a mule deer four-point buck defined?
1. Four tines on one antler, counting the brow tine
2. Four tines on one antler, not counting the brow tine
3. Any buck that is four years old or older
4. Four tines in total, adding both antlers together
22.Which of these is an acceptable way to make a stored non-restricted rifle unable to fire?
1. Remove the bolt
2. Point it at a wall
3. Leave the safety on
4. Wrap it in a blanket
23.May you shoot a hawk or owl while hunting grouse?
1. No, raptors are protected
2. Yes, if it is chasing grouse
3. Yes, in open season
4. Yes, with a shotgun only
24.What does the synopsis say about drones while hunting?
1. They may be used to spot game but not to chase it
2. Do not use or carry one on a hunt
3. They may be used by a hunting partner who is not armed
4. They are allowed if the drone weighs under 250 g
25.Which of these is big game in B.C.?
1. Ruffed grouse
2. Wolverine
3. Snowshoe hare
4. Raccoon
26.A small moose stands beside a larger one. Why must you look carefully before shooting?
1. Not every moose with a larger moose is a calf
2. Calves are always protected in every region
3. Moose cannot be hunted in pairs in B.C.
4. Larger moose are always bulls with antlers
27.To buy most B.C. hunting licences, what proof of hunter training is accepted?
1. A Possession and Acquisition Licence card only
2. A boating licence and a first aid card
3. A CORE certificate or an equivalent course
4. A letter from a hunting partner or guide
28.In a BC Park that allows hunting, how far from a park road must you be to hunt or shoot?
1. More than 400 m from its centre line
2. More than 100 m from any trail
3. More than 15 m from its edge
4. Any distance, once off the road
29.You shot a legal buck. What must you have to possess it?
1. A CORE graduation card, by itself
2. A receipt from a licensed meat cutter
3. A properly cancelled species licence
4. A dated photo of the animal at the kill
30.What is the general daily bag limit for ducks in aggregate?
1. 15
2. 8
3. 25
4. 4
31.Which feature identifies a grizzly bear rather than a black bear?
1. A straight face profile
2. Tall, pointed ears
3. A distinctive shoulder hump
4. A rump higher than the shoulders
32.In the federal storage regulations, what does unloaded mean?
1. The firearm is in a case, whatever is inside it
2. The safety catch is on and the action is closed
3. No cartridge in the chamber or an attached magazine
4. No cartridge in the chamber, even if the magazine is full and attached
33.You realize you shot the wrong animal. What should you do first?
1. Leave the animal in the bush and tell no one about it
2. Tag it with a friend's species licence and carry on
3. Butcher it quickly in the field and take it home
4. Cancel your licence, note you will self-report, call RAPP
34.For most game (not migratory birds), when is hunting not allowed each day?
1. From noon until two in the afternoon on weekdays
2. From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
3. Only between midnight and three in the morning
4. From half an hour before sunrise to sunrise only
35.Which is a small game species?
1. Mountain goat
2. Black bear
3. Snowshoe hare
4. Cougar
36.What is the rule for crossbows and vehicles?
1. Crossbows follow no rules since they are not firearms
2. A cocked crossbow is fine if the bolt is removed
3. No cocked crossbow in a vehicle; never shoot from one
4. Crossbows may be shot from a parked truck
37.What is one qualification for an adult who supervises a youth hunter?
1. Held a licence in 3 or more prior years
2. Owns at least two registered hunting rifles
3. Holds a B.C. guide outfitter licence
4. Belongs to a local rod and gun club
38.Which of these is in the list of places you must stay 100 m away from when shooting?
1. A gravel logging road
2. A school yard
3. A hiking trail in the hills
4. The shore of a lake
39.When transporting a deer, what evidence must stay naturally attached to the carcass?
1. Nothing, once the licence is cancelled
2. The antlers only, for every deer
3. The unskinned tail and evidence of sex
4. The head and all four legs
40.What is the daily bag limit for Canada and cackling geese combined?
1. 5
2. 2
3. 10
4. 30
41.How long must an antler branch be to count as a tine (point)?
1. At least 1 cm (3/8 inch)
2. At least 2.5 cm (1 inch)
3. Any length at all
4. At least 10 cm (4 inches)
42.Can you hunt in a National Park in B.C.?
1. No
2. Yes, for small game only
3. Yes, in open season
4. Yes, with a federal permit
43.What should you do if you see someone poaching?
1. Record details and report to RAPP
2. Confront the poacher right away yourself
3. Take the animal away so they cannot keep it
4. Ignore it, since it is not your business
44.What is the minimum shotgun size for hunting big game where shotguns are allowed?
1. 12 gauge only, with slugs only
2. 20 gauge, with No. 1 Buck or larger
3. 28 gauge, with any birdshot
4. 410 bore, with No. 6 shot
45.In the regional schedules, what does a bag limit of 2(1) mean for an ungulate?
1. Two hunters may share and tag one animal
2. Two per day, and one more on the next day
3. Two per season, one of which may be antlerless
4. One per season, which counts as two animals
46.What is the first rule of safe firearm handling?
1. Keep the safety on and you need not check it
2. Only check a firearm when you plan to shoot it
3. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded
4. Trust a friend who says the firearm is empty
47.What does the Fish and Wildlife ID (FWID) replace?
1. The old BC Hunter Number
2. The federal firearms licence
3. Species licences for big game
4. The CORE graduation certificate
48.May you shoot across a numbered highway at an animal on the other side?
1. Yes, if no cars are coming
2. Yes, with a shotgun only
3. Yes, after dark
4. No, it is unlawful
49.You killed an elk in Alberta. Which parts may you bring into B.C.?
1. The whole carcass, including the head and spine
2. The brain and spinal cord, frozen for testing
3. Edible meat, or cleaned hide, antlers and skull plate
4. Any part, as long as the Alberta tag is attached
50.Which is unlawful when hunting game birds?
1. Using live birds as decoys
2. Using wooden decoys on water
3. Using a dog to retrieve birds
4. Hunting from a non-motorized canoe

Answer key with explanations

1. B — Moose, caribou, deer and elk
The synopsis defines the deer family as moose, caribou, deer and elk.
Wildlife identification · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Wildlife identification, Synopsis — Definitions
2. B — Lock it in the trunk
Lock non-restricted firearms in the trunk or a similar lockable compartment; if there is none, put them out of sight and lock the vehicle.
Storing and transporting firearms · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Storing and transporting firearms, RCMP — Unattended vehicles
3. D — They can spread disease to wild sheep and goats
Domestic sheep and goats carry respiratory bacteria that can cause die-offs in wild sheep and mountain goats, so hunting with their aid is prohibited.
Ethics and conservation · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ethics and conservation, Synopsis — Wild sheep and disease
4. B — Full metal jacket (non-expanding)
It is unlawful to hunt with a rifle using full metal jacketed non-expanding bullets, or tracer, incendiary or explosive bullets.
Legal hunting methods · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Legal hunting methods, Synopsis — Legal hunting methods
5. D — Native vertebrates and some others, not fish
All native animal species and some non-native species, excluding invertebrates and fish, are designated as wildlife and protected by the Wildlife Act.
Definitions and bag limits · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Definitions and bag limits, Synopsis — What is wildlife?
6. B — When a loaded magazine is attached to it
A firearm is loaded if ammunition is in the chamber or in a magazine inside or attached to it, even if it cannot fire at that moment.
Firearm safety in the field · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Firearm safety in the field, Synopsis — Definitions
7. A — Every three years
The Province requires hunters to prove B.C. residency every three years so that resident-only licences go to eligible hunters.
CORE, FWID and hunting licences · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 CORE, FWID and hunting licences, Synopsis — Residency
8. A — Get permission from the local band office
Indian reserves are private land; permission must be obtained from the local Indian band office to hunt on or across them.
Where you may hunt and shoot · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Where you may hunt and shoot, Synopsis — Indian Reserves
9. D — The tail, or a hide piece of at least 6 cm²
For caribou, elk or moose, keep the tail or another identifiable hide piece of at least 6 cm² attached, plus evidence of sex.
After the hunt · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 After the hunt, Synopsis — Possession and transportation
10. A — Mourning dove
Migratory game birds include waterfowl, American coot, common snipe, band-tailed pigeon and mourning dove; grouse, turkey and pheasant are upland game birds.
Migratory and upland game birds · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Migratory and upland game birds, Synopsis — Definitions
11. D — Bounding stiff-legged on all four legs
Mule deer bound in a stiff-legged gait on all fours, while white-tailed deer run with the tail raised.
Wildlife identification · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Wildlife identification, Synopsis — Deer identification
12. B — Unload it, hide it, and lock it unless needed for predators
In a remote wilderness area, unload the firearm, put it out of sight and attach a locking device unless it is needed for predator control.
Storing and transporting firearms · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Storing and transporting firearms, RCMP — Unattended vehicles
13. C — Safety
Safety for yourself, your companions and the public is the most important aspect of hunter training.
Ethics and conservation · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ethics and conservation, Synopsis — Ethics
14. A — When it is not being moved by its motor
Hunting from a boat is unlawful unless the boat is not propelled by a motor or is held stationary by the motor against current, tide or wind.
Legal hunting methods · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Legal hunting methods, Synopsis — It's unlawful #23
15. A — 3
The provincial bag limit for deer is 3 per licence year, not including Haida Gwaii.
Definitions and bag limits · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Definitions and bag limits, Synopsis — Bag limits
16. C — Only with a clear shot at a vital area
Strive for a clean kill: do not shoot unless you have a clear shot of a vital part of the animal. You cannot pull the bullet back.
Firearm safety in the field · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Firearm safety in the field, Synopsis — Ethics
17. B — A B.C. resident 18+ new to B.C. hunting licences
An Initiation Licence is a once-in-a-lifetime licence for B.C. residents 18 or older who have never held a B.C. hunting licence (other than youth); they must hunt with a supervising hunter.
CORE, FWID and hunting licences · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 CORE, FWID and hunting licences, Synopsis — Initiation licence
18. B — 15 m on either side
It is unlawful to hunt or shoot within the road allowance: 15 m either side of the middle of a road with fewer than three lanes, or to private land if closer.
Where you may hunt and shoot · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Where you may hunt and shoot, Synopsis — Highway no shooting areas
19. B — Anyone who bought an elk, moose or caribou licence
Everyone who buys an elk, moose or caribou species licence must report by March 31, whether or not they were successful.
After the hunt · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 After the hunt, Synopsis — Mandatory Hunter Report
20. B — No, it covers waterfowl, coot and snipe
The ban applies to ducks, geese, coots and snipe; it does not apply to upland game birds such as grouse, ptarmigan, pheasant and turkey.
Migratory and upland game birds · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Migratory and upland game birds, Synopsis — Shot ban
21. B — Four tines on one antler, not counting the brow tine
A mule deer four-points-or-greater buck has at least four tines, excluding the brow tine, on one antler.
Wildlife identification · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Wildlife identification, Synopsis — Definitions
22. A — Remove the bolt
A secure locking device such as a trigger or cable lock, or removing the bolt, keeps a stored non-restricted firearm from being fired.
Storing and transporting firearms · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Storing and transporting firearms, RCMP — Storing firearms
23. A — No, raptors are protected
It is unlawful to shoot, hunt or capture any hawk, falcon, owl or eagle except under permit.
Ethics and conservation · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ethics and conservation, Synopsis — It's unlawful #10
24. B — Do not use or carry one on a hunt
It is unlawful to operate or possess a drone on a hunting or trapping expedition, or to use drone information gathered during or within 6 hours before the hunt.
Legal hunting methods · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Legal hunting methods, Synopsis — It's unlawful #36
25. B — Wolverine
Big game includes mountain sheep, mountain goat, bison, caribou, elk, moose, deer, black bear, cougar, wolf, bobcat, lynx and wolverine.
Definitions and bag limits · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Definitions and bag limits, Synopsis — Definitions
26. A — Not every moose with a larger moose is a calf
The synopsis warns that calves have a distinctly stubby face and that not every moose with a larger moose is a calf; be sure of your target.
Firearm safety in the field · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Firearm safety in the field, Synopsis — Definitions (moose)
27. C — A CORE certificate or an equivalent course
Proof includes a CORE certificate, a BCWF or Province letter confirming CORE, or proof of a hunter safety course from another province, territory or country.
CORE, FWID and hunting licences · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 CORE, FWID and hunting licences, Synopsis — FWID
28. A — More than 400 m from its centre line
In BC Parks it is prohibited to hunt or discharge a firearm or bow within 400 m of either side of the centre line of a park road or highway, unless authorized.
Where you may hunt and shoot · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Where you may hunt and shoot, Synopsis — BC Parks
29. C — A properly cancelled species licence
It is unlawful to possess a big game animal without a properly cancelled species licence or other authorization.
After the hunt · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 After the hunt, Synopsis — It's unlawful #1
30. B — 8
The daily bag limit for ducks in aggregate is 8, with lower limits for restricted species such as pintail, canvasback, goldeneye and harlequin.
Migratory and upland game birds · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Migratory and upland game birds, Synopsis — Bag limits
31. C — A distinctive shoulder hump
Grizzlies have a distinctive shoulder hump, rump lower than the hump, dished face profile and short rounded ears. Black bears lack the hump.
Wildlife identification · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Wildlife identification, Synopsis — Bear identification
32. C — No cartridge in the chamber or an attached magazine
Unloaded means no propellant, projectile or cartridge that can be fired is in the chamber or in a magazine attached to or inserted in the firearm.
Storing and transporting firearms · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Storing and transporting firearms, SOR/98-209 s. 1
33. D — Cancel your licence, note you will self-report, call RAPP
Immediately cancel your species licence and mark in ink that you intend to self-report, field dress to prevent spoilage, and call RAPP as soon as you can.
Ethics and conservation · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ethics and conservation, Synopsis — Accidental illegal harvest
34. B — From one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
It is unlawful to hunt game, except migratory game birds, from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
Legal hunting methods · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Legal hunting methods, Synopsis — It's unlawful #38
35. C — Snowshoe hare
Small game includes fox, raccoon, coyote, skunk, snowshoe hare and game birds.
Definitions and bag limits · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Definitions and bag limits, Synopsis — Definitions
36. C — No cocked crossbow in a vehicle; never shoot from one
It is unlawful to carry a cocked crossbow in or on a vehicle or to discharge a bow from a vehicle of any kind.
Firearm safety in the field · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Firearm safety in the field, Synopsis — It's unlawful #29
37. A — Held a licence in 3 or more prior years
A supervisor must have held a hunting licence (or been exempt) in at least 3 previous licence years, hold a FWID with hunting credentials, and not be prohibited from possessing firearms.
CORE, FWID and hunting licences · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 CORE, FWID and hunting licences, Synopsis — Supervising hunters
38. B — A school yard
The 100 m rule covers churches, school buildings and yards, playgrounds, regional district parks and occupied dwellings, farm or ranch buildings.
Where you may hunt and shoot · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Where you may hunt and shoot, Synopsis — No shooting or hunting areas
39. C — The unskinned tail and evidence of sex
For deer, keep the unskinned tail attached plus evidence of sex: a testicle or part of the penis for males, part of the udder and teats for females.
After the hunt · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 After the hunt, Synopsis — Possession and transportation
40. C — 10
The daily bag limit for Canada and cackling geese in aggregate is 10.
Migratory and upland game birds · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Migratory and upland game birds, Synopsis — Bag limits
41. B — At least 2.5 cm (1 inch)
A tine is a branch of an antler that is longer than its breadth and at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) long.
Wildlife identification · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 7 Wildlife identification, Synopsis — Definitions
42. A — No
Hunting is prohibited in all National Parks.
Storing and transporting firearms · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 3 Storing and transporting firearms, Synopsis — National Parks
43. A — Record details and report to RAPP
Never confront a suspect. Record vehicle and suspect details, the violation, location, date and time, and report to RAPP (1-877-952-7277) as soon as possible.
Ethics and conservation · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 6 Ethics and conservation, Synopsis — RAPP
44. B — 20 gauge, with No. 1 Buck or larger
Where shotguns are allowed for big game, they must be 20 gauge or larger and use shells of No. 1 Buck or larger.
Legal hunting methods · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 5 Legal hunting methods, Synopsis — Legal hunting methods
45. C — Two per season, one of which may be antlerless
An entry such as 2(1) for ungulates means a season bag limit of two animals, one of which may be antlerless.
Definitions and bag limits · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 10 Definitions and bag limits, Synopsis — Bag limits
46. C — Treat every firearm as if it were loaded
Always treat every firearm as if it is loaded, even if someone tells you it is empty, and check it yourself.
Firearm safety in the field · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 2 Firearm safety in the field, GNWT — Firearms safety rules
47. A — The old BC Hunter Number
The FWID is a permanent number linked to your profile and replaces the BC Hunter Number; existing hunters got their old number plus three digits.
CORE, FWID and hunting licences · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 1 CORE, FWID and hunting licences, Synopsis — FWID
48. D — No, it is unlawful
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm across, or hunt within, the road allowance of numbered highways and two-lane or larger public roads.
Where you may hunt and shoot · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 4 Where you may hunt and shoot, Synopsis — Highway no shooting areas
49. C — Edible meat, or cleaned hide, antlers and skull plate
Only edible meat of the quarters, loins, neck and ribs, or hide, antlers and skull plate cleaned of all tissue, may be brought in from cervids killed outside B.C. (disease control).
After the hunt · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 9 After the hunt, Synopsis — It's unlawful #50
50. A — Using live birds as decoys
It is unlawful to use live birds as decoys or recorded bird calls to hunt game birds.
Migratory and upland game birds · Based on: B.C. hunting regulations and federal firearms rules (Oct 2026), Ch. 8 Migratory and upland game birds, Synopsis — It's unlawful #42

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