Ontario Hunter Education: Deer, moose, bear, turkey and wolf rules

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1. A deer hunter's tag is valid for an antlerless deer. When may they take an antlered buck?

   1. When the antlerless deer quota is already filled
   2. When the buck is seen on the last day of the season
   3. Whenever the buck is clearly larger than any doe that is in view
   4. When party hunting with someone whose tag allows a buck

2. How many bearded turkeys may you take on the same day in the spring season?

   1. Two, if you hold two tags
   2. Three, with a party
   3. No daily limit
   4. One

3. Which of these is illegal when hunting black bear?

   1. Hunting bear from a tree stand in the fall
   2. Submitting a bear tooth to the ministry
   3. Hunting within 400 m of a waste disposal site
   4. Hunting bear over bait in a legal location

4. Which tooth are bear hunters asked to submit to help the ministry age the bear?

   1. A front incisor from the lower jaw
   2. The largest canine at the front of the jaw
   3. The last molar at the back of the jaw
   4. The first premolar, just behind the canine

5. How is a calf moose defined for hunting purposes?

   1. Any moose without antlers at the time of the hunt
   2. A moose less than 1 year old at the time of the hunt
   3. A moose that weighs less than 200 kilograms
   4. Any moose seen walking beside a cow

6. A moose is swimming across a lake. May you shoot it from shore?

   1. Yes, but only with a centre-fire rifle
   2. Yes, once it is within 50 metres of shore
   3. Yes, if you are standing on solid ground
   4. No, big game may not be hunted while swimming

7. Which part of a black bear is illegal to possess once it has been removed from the carcass?

   1. The gallbladder
   2. The canine teeth
   3. The hide with claws
   4. The skull

8. In WMUs 30 and 31, which moose may not be hunted?

   1. Cow moose seen with twin calves
   2. Predominantly white moose, over 50% white
   3. Any moose within 1 km of a road
   4. Bull moose with fewer than four antler points

9. Which of these is illegal when hunting wild turkey in Ontario?

   1. Using a mouth or box call
   2. Calling for a friend after filling your tags, with no gun
   3. Using an electronic call
   4. Using a non-living decoy

10. In a WMU where a wolf/coyote tag is required, three hunters hunt together. What is required?

    1. Only one hunter in the group needs a tag
    2. Each has a valid tag, and the shooter uses their own
    3. Any member may tag an animal the group takes, using any group tag
    4. No tags are needed when hunting as a group

11. How many moose tags may a hunter hold in one year?

    1. Two, one bull and one cow
    2. No limit if bought from outfitters
    3. Three, if party hunting
    4. One

12. You bought a moose licence but did not receive a tag. How may you take a moose?

    1. By party hunting with a member who holds a valid tag
    2. By hunting only on private land with permission
    3. By buying a calf tag at any ServiceOntario
    4. By using your licence as a tag for an adult moose

13. In the spring bear season, which bears may NOT be shot?

    1. Male bears over 100 kilograms
    2. Bears feeding at a legal bait site
    3. Bears on Crown land after 6 p.m.
    4. Cubs, and females with cubs

14. During bear season, how close to a public road or marked trail may bear bait be placed?

    1. No closer than 300 metres
    2. No closer than 5 metres
    3. No closer than 30 metres
    4. There is no rule for roads