Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education Course Practice Exam

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Prepare for the Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education Course Exam. Our practice quiz features flashcards and multiple-choice questions to help you understand essential hunting and trapping principles. Ace your state certification with confidence!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

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Before crossing a fence while holding a firearm, you should:

Unload the firearm and open the action
Crawl under the fence with the firearm
Jump over the fence while holding the firearm
Hand the loaded firearm to a friend

The correct answer is: Unload the firearm and open the action

When crossing a fence while holding a firearm, it is important to prioritize safety and prevent any accidents or mishandling of the firearm. Option B and C are incorrect because attempting to crawl or jump over a fence while holding a firearm can be dangerous and increase the risk of the firearm accidentally going off. Option D is incorrect because it is never recommended to hand a loaded firearm to someone else. Option A is the safest and recommended choice as it ensures the firearm is not loaded and the action is open, decreasing the likelihood of an accidental discharge.