BC CORE Practice Test 4

All 27 questions in this test

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1. A 13-year-old wants to hunt. Who must be with them?

   1. A qualified adult, supervising closely
   2. Any friend aged 16 or older who can drive
   3. No one, as long as they have passed CORE
   4. A conservation officer from the region

2. Which practice does the synopsis recommend when field dressing?

   1. Taste meat to check it
   2. Saw through the spine
   3. Skip washing your tools
   4. Wear latex or rubber gloves

3. 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

4. What is allowed in a B.C. Ecological Reserve?

   1. Hunting with a bow, but not with a rifle
   2. Hunting during the regular open season
   3. No hunting, trapping or shooting
   4. Trapping furbearers, but not hunting them

5. Under the Wildlife Act, which activity counts as hunting?

   1. Watching birds through binoculars, unarmed
   2. Taking photos of deer from a parked car
   3. Lying in wait for wildlife with a firearm
   4. Hiking on a trail without any weapon

6. Outside Region 1, when is it unlawful to use a wireless camera for hunting?

   1. All year round
   2. April 1 to June 30
   3. January 1 to March 31
   4. August 1 to December 10

7. 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

8. Which of these is big game in B.C.?

   1. Ruffed grouse
   2. Wolverine
   3. Snowshoe hare
   4. Raccoon

9. 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

10. How must a non-restricted rifle be stored at home?

    1. Unloaded, leaning by the back door, out of view
    2. Unloaded, and locked or fitted with a locking device
    3. Loaded, in a bedroom closet, ready for emergencies
    4. Loaded, with the safety catch engaged at all times

11. May you shoot at a deer from inside your parked truck?

    1. Yes, if you use a bow instead
    2. Yes, if the engine is turned off
    3. Yes, if you are on a logging road
    4. No, that is illegal

12. 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

13. A field was baited for ducks last week. When may you hunt migratory birds within 400 m of it?

    1. After one full day without new bait
    2. Once it has been free of bait for 7 days
    3. Right away, as long as you did not bait it
    4. Never again during that same season

14. 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

15. You see a deer on a ridge with a farm road behind it. What rule applies?

    1. Shoot quickly before it moves away
    2. Be sure of your target and beyond
    3. Shoot only if the road is paved
    4. Fire a warning shot to stop the deer

16. When transporting a grouse home, what must stay attached to the bird?

    1. The tail feathers only
    2. Both feet
    3. One feathered wing
    4. Nothing at all

17. 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

18. Can you identify a bear as a black bear just because its fur is black?

    1. Yes, black fur always means black bear
    2. Yes, grizzlies are always brown or silver
    3. No, both species range from blond to black
    4. Only if it is seen in the coastal regions

19. How must a firearm be carried while driving through a National Park?

    1. Dismantled, cased or wrapped so no part shows
    2. Loaded and on the seat, in case of bears
    3. Unloaded and held in plain view of rangers
    4. Any way at all, as long as you do not stop

20. You took a six-point elk in an antler-restricted season. What must you keep together while returning home?

    1. Antlers attached to part of the skull, with the licence
    2. The antlers in your truck, the licence at home
    3. The antlers cut off and stored separately
    4. Only a photo of the antlers on your phone

21. When must a big game species licence be cancelled after a kill?

    1. When the animal is checked by a meat cutter
    2. At the end of the hunting season
    3. Immediately, before handling the animal
    4. Within 24 hours, at a FrontCounter BC office

22. 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

23. How close to an occupied dwelling house may you hunt or shoot?

    1. No closer than 25 m
    2. Any distance with permission from a neighbour
    3. No closer than 100 m
    4. No closer than 50 m

24. How do a mature mule deer buck's antlers usually branch?

    1. They grow as single spikes
    2. They form a flat, wide palm
    3. Points rise from one main beam
    4. They fork, then fork again

25. You harvested a deer near town. What does the synopsis advise about displaying it?

    1. Drive it through town on the hood to share the success
    2. Post graphic photos widely to show your skill
    3. Leave it in the front yard for neighbours to see
    4. Do not display it where it may offend people

26. A friend drives your moose quarters to your home. What document should go with the meat?

    1. A Record of Receipt
    2. A firearms licence
    3. A copy of the LEH map
    4. Your CORE certificate

27. Which parts of a big game animal must you bring out of the field?

    1. Only the head and the antlers for mounting
    2. The neck, ribs, four quarters and loins
    3. Only the two backstraps along the spine
    4. Only the hide, to be sold to a fur buyer