BC CORE Practice Test 3

All 27 questions in this test

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1. Which black bear is it unlawful to hunt?

   1. A bear under 2 years old, or a bear with it
   2. A black bear over 2 years of age that is alone
   3. Any black bear seen during an open season
   4. A brown-coloured black bear that is alone

2. Why do storage, transport and display rules exist?

   1. To make hunting harder for beginners
   2. To keep firearms clean and rust-free
   3. To protect the finish of the stock
   4. To prevent accidents, loss and theft

3. 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

4. You hit a deer with your car. May you keep it?

   1. No, it may not be kept
   2. Yes, as long as no one saw the collision
   3. Yes, if it happens to be a legal buck
   4. Yes, if you cancel one of your licences

5. How does the synopsis define a B.C. resident who is a Canadian citizen?

   1. Has a B.C. driver's licence for at least one week
   2. Was born in B.C., wherever they live today
   3. Owns property anywhere in B.C., even if living elsewhere
   4. Lives mainly in B.C. and was here most of 6 of the last 12 months

6. What federal document do you need to hunt ducks and geese in B.C.?

   1. A B.C. trapping licence and trapline registration
   2. A Possession and Acquisition Licence, by itself
   3. A Limited Entry Hunting authorization for ducks
   4. A Canadian Migratory Game Bird hunting permit

7. What is the possession limit for migratory game birds?

   1. Twice the daily limit
   2. Three times the daily limit
   3. Equal to the daily limit
   4. Unlimited at home

8. Which organization delivers the CORE hunter education program in B.C.?

   1. The BC Wildlife Federation
   2. Each regional district's parks office
   3. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
   4. The Canadian Wildlife Service in Ottawa

9. What is the most lead that non-toxic shot may contain?

   1. 10% by weight
   2. 1% by weight
   3. 50% by weight
   4. 25% by weight

10. 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

11. At most, how many youth hunters may one adult supervise at a time?

    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Four
    4. Six

12. 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

13. 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

14. Under the Trespass Act, which of these makes private land enclosed (closed to the public)?

    1. A single tree with orange flagging on it
    2. Cattle grazing somewhere on the land
    3. No-trespassing signs at each normal access point
    4. A gravel road running through the property

15. A startled deer raises its tail, showing a white underside, and runs off. Which species is it most likely?

    1. Mountain caribou
    2. Mule deer
    3. Black-tailed deer
    4. White-tailed deer

16. A cougar with spots on its coat is with an adult cougar. What does the law say?

    1. Only the adult may be hunted
    2. Neither may be hunted
    3. Only the kitten may be hunted
    4. Both may be hunted

17. 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

18. Your neighbour offers to guide you on a moose hunt for cash but has no guide licence. What is the risk to you?

    1. None, if you pay in cash and not by cheque
    2. None, since only the guide breaks the law
    3. You can be charged as a party to the offence
    4. None, if the hunt takes place on Crown land

19. Which feature points to a mule deer rather than a white-tailed deer?

    1. A broad brown tail that it flags when alarmed
    2. Small ears compared with the size of its head
    3. A rope-like white tail with a black tip
    4. A brown rump with no large white patch

20. Which is a small game species?

    1. Mountain goat
    2. Black bear
    3. Snowshoe hare
    4. Cougar

21. 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

22. Which of these is illegal to traffic in?

    1. Bear gall bladders
    2. Cooked game recipes
    3. Tanned legal hides
    4. Cast deer antlers

23. 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

24. Before loading, what should you check about the barrel?

    1. That it is clear of obstructions
    2. That it shows no scratches
    3. That it is warm to the touch
    4. That it is freshly oiled inside

25. 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

26. You move to a new home. When must you tell the Canadian Firearms Program?

    1. Never
    2. Within 30 days
    3. Within 1 year
    4. Only at licence renewal

27. 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