CPW District Wildlife Manager (DWM) Practice Exam

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• Which species is commonly known as Scaled Quail?
• Which species has a limit of 1?
• Which species is listed as STATE CONCERN and has no egg data provided?
• Which species has a Kokanee Salmon note of '5/5 (10/10 on Arkansas and S Fork)' for its limit?
• Which of the following is not a duck?
• During which months does bear breeding season occur?
• Which statement is supported by the material regarding pronghorn?
• What does the Harvest Information Program primarily collect data on?
• When do bears typically hibernate?
• Which species has a season from June 15 to August 15 with a 3/6 limit?
• What is the limit for catfish?
• Which species has the longest incubation period among those listed?
• Moose habitat proximity is described as near what features?
• Which species is a carnivore of fish with a greenish gray body and light spots?
• Which animal has a breeding season listed as April-July?
• Which plant is a well-known invasive weed often found in wetlands and waterways?
• Which description matches the Splake?
• Which dove species is non-native to North America and has expanded its range?
• Coyote breeding season: In which months does breeding occur?
• Which species has 5-6 eggs and a 24-30 day incubation?
• Whirling disease is caused by a metazoan parasite that infects which fish at the juvenile stage, causing spinal and skull deformities?
• Which species has a jaw that extends past the eye, a horizontal line, and a dark eye?
• Which of the listed birds is a duck species?
• Fall turkey hunts occur in which two months?
• What is the gestation period of the Preble's meadow jumping mouse?
• Which species has a jaw that does not extend past the eye, vertical lines, and a reddish eye?
• What are the hunting hours for small-game hunting?
• Which species is THREATENED?
• Preble's meadow jumping mouse hibernation occurs during which period?
• White-tailed deer antlers are characterized by having:
• What is the typical bear size in pounds?
• What is the mule deer habitat?
• The bighorn sheep hunting season primarily occurs during which months?
• Which species is associated with the Great Plains and lays 4-7 eggs?
• Which crane species is federally endangered?
• Which species is commonly managed as a furbearer by wildlife agencies?
• Which tree is Colorado's state tree?
• What is the incubation period for an eagle?
• Which species lays 5-9 eggs with a 19-21 day incubation?
• In which months does deer breeding season occur?
• Elk breeding season occurs in which months?
• What is the limit for sunfish/bluegill?
• Which species is the north pike and muskellunge hybrid with whitish irregular chain markings on a dark body?
• Which species' diet includes seeds, insect larvae, fungi, and invertebrates?
• Waterfowl season occurs in which month?
• When is the mountain lion breeding season?
• Coyote breeding season occurs in which months?
• Which species has an unlimited bag limit among the listed options?
• Which species has the largest daily limit listed (50 per day)?
• What is the mountain lion lifespan as listed?
• Which species is ENDANGERED and top predator, with late spring/early summer spawn in riffle areas?
• Which plant is primarily associated with sage grouse habitat?
• Which species is identified by two separate dorsal fins and a white tip on the tail?
• What is the daily limit for Largemouth and Smallmouth bass?
• Moose hunting season occurs in which months?
• What is the Brook Trout bag limit listed in the material?
• Which species has a 26-day incubation period?
• Which species is listed as STATE CONCERN and has 2-6 eggs with a 1 month incubation?
• Which ammunition is illegal to use when hunting waterfowl?
• Bluegill is described as feeding on which type of prey?
• Which species is endangered and has 2 eggs with a 29-34 day incubation?
• Which of the following is an invasive weed commonly targeted by land managers and is listed among weed species?
• Which pair of fins are located on the ventral side near the abdomen?
• Mule deer antlers are described as:
• What is the incubation period for a pheasant?
• What is the minimum draw weight for a hand-held bow?
• Which species is labeled STATE CONCERN and has no egg data provided?
• What best describes pronghorn diet?
• Which plant is designated as the state grass?
• Which species has 2 eggs and a two-week incubation period?
• Which description matches the Grayling?
• Which of the listed birds is a duck species?
• Which tree is designated as the state tree of Colorado?
• Which species has a gestation period around 8.5 months?
• Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis and is commonly found in fleas on which animals?
• Which species is described by dark spots on a light body, continuous spotting along body, and a horizontal reddish stripe?
• Which of the following is not a true fin of a fish?
• Which of the listed birds is a duck species?
• The adipose fin is a small fin located between which fins?
• Which fin is located on the back of a fish?
• Bear hibernation occurs during which period?
• Prairie dog litter size is typically
• Which insect is the Colorado state insect?
• Which species is classified as ENDANGERED and spawns over gravel in spring and summer?
• During which seasons does the Arkansas darter spawn?
• The 3/6 limit refers to which species?
• What is the Kokanee Salmon limit listed in the material?
• Which migratory bird species is commonly tracked for harvest information under HIP?
• Which of the following is NOT listed among animals that must be reported to CPW?
• In which habitat are Lake trout typically found?
• How many cubs are typically born to a sow?
• Which species is described as a ground plant forager in the material?
• Which species has the largest reported clutch size in the list?
• Which species is STATE THREATENED and spawns in spring/summer, feeding on algae, plankton, and invertebrates?
• Coyote weight: What is the weight range for coyotes?
• What does the SMART acronym advise you to do when you encounter a rattlesnake?
• Green Sunfish is described as feeding on which type of prey?
• Which species lays 40-80 eggs per season?
• Which species spawns in spring according to the material?
• Which species is state endangered and lays 10-13 eggs?
• Coyote pups weaned after: After how many weeks are pups weaned?
• Prairie dog breeding season is
• Which species is a small passerine commonly found in cities and agricultural areas?
• Which species is THREATENED and is an owl?
• What is the limit for crappie?
• Which of the following is a commonly hunted small-game species?
• Which species among the listed birds has 'Blue' in its common name?
• Bighead carp is established as an aquatic nuisance species and primarily feeds on what?
• Which of the following is a diving duck?
• Rattlesnake hibernation occurs during which months?
• Bear habitat is described as being near which trees?
• Which species is listed as STATE CONCERN and lays 10-12 eggs with a 23-day incubation?
• Which range describes a typical turkey clutch size?
• What is an otolith?
• Which elk habitat description is accurate?
• Which species is ENDANGERED and has 2 eggs?
• Which metric is used to express elk reproductive output?
• Which fins are located near the gills and used for steering and maneuvering?
• The material lists the pronghorn lifespan as which range?
• Which fish is described as a scavenger omnivore with a spring spawn?
• Which species is described as a spring spawn predator with a jaw extending past the eye and a horizontal line?
• Which species is a hybrid of north pike and muskie?
• Coyote weight upper bound: What is the upper end of the coyote weight range?
• Sage grouse clutch size typically ranges from how many eggs?
• Moose gestation is expressed in which unit?
• Which entry includes a diet note mentioning zooplankton?
• Which fin is located closest to the urogenital opening and tail?
• Which species is described as spring spawn with a rounded tail and a dark body?
• What is the typical clutch size and incubation period for yellow-breasted chat?
• Which species is a ground-dwelling game bird commonly found in brush and scrub in the southern United States?
• Rattlesnakes are found in Colorado below ______ feet in elevation.
• What is the typical litter size for mountain lions?
• Among the following birds, which is a duck species?
• Which species is described as invasive in the material?
• Which statement about ammo regulations is true?
• Which species has ENDANGERED status?
• Which species is listed as STATE CONCERN and lays 1-3 eggs with a 35 day incubation?
• Which mammal listed has a litter size typically equal to eight?
• Which period is listed as a hunting season in the material?
• Which species is classified as ANS?
• The duck species listed with Green in its common name is?
• What is the minimum draw weight for a crossbow?
• What is the scientific name of the Rocky Mountain Columbine?
• Which of the listed birds is a duck species?
• Which species is a ground-dwelling game bird commonly found in brush and scrub in the southern United States?
• Which species is ENDANGERED and has a diet of small aquatic insects and filamentous algae, with late spring/early summer spawn?
• Which species has a bag limit explicitly listed as 10/10 in the material?
• Which species is Colorado's state reptile?
• Which of the following is the stated minimum draw weight for a hand-held bow?
• Which bird is the Colorado state bird?
• Which insect is the Colorado state insect?
• Which animal is Colorado's state mammal?
• Which of the following birds is a meadowlark?
• Mountain lions prey on deer and elk in addition to which other food category?
• Which species is ENDANGERED and has 2-3 eggs with a 19-25 day incubation?
• Spotted knapweed is an invasive weed that commonly affects which habitat?
• What is the bear gestation period?
• Moose breeding season occurs in which months?
• In a typical rodent, how many large incisor teeth are present in each jaw?
• Elk hunting season occurs during which months?
• Which fin is a small, fleshy fin located between the dorsal and caudal fins on some fishes?
• What is the lifespan of the Preble's meadow jumping mouse?
• Which statement best describes crane hunting regulations: which crane species is legal to hunt, and which is federally endangered?
• Which description describes the Brown trout?
• Which species has a 2-week incubation period?
• Which species has the longest incubation period listed?
• Which species is designated as the Colorado state fish?
• Artificial calls are only legal when hunting which two categories?
• Which dinosaur is Colorado's state fossil?
• Which species lays 10-20 eggs and has a 24-day incubation and was introduced for sport?
• Which species has 4-7 eggs and 18-day incubation?
• Which term describes the deer diet that includes twigs and leaves?
• What is the Rainbow Trout bag limit listed in the material?
• Which species is listed as State Threatened and has a diet including insects, vegetation, and other fish?
• Which entry is listed with the phrase 'tiger salamander larvae limit' in the dataset?
• Which statement is true about the mountain lion size data?
• Which species is listed with exactly 4 eggs (not a range)?
• Hunting or shooting with a firearm or archery equipment is not allowed within _______ feet of a public road.
• How many pronghorn calves are typically born per year?
• What is the daily/possession limit for Northern pike?
• Which species is introduced for sport?
• A HIP number is required for which hunting seasons?
• Anthrax is which type of infection?
• Which habitat type is associated with Preble's meadow jumping mouse?
• Among the listed ducks, which has a color-named term in its name?
• When is the mountain goat hunting season?
• Which species has an unlimited bag limit among the listed options?
• Which species is described as having a long pectoral fin and vertical stripes?
• Which description best matches the color specification for visibility gear?
• It is illegal to hunt waterfowl within how many yards of a dwelling, building, campground, or other structure that could jeopardize human safety?
• What is the Walleye limit listed in the material?
• Which species lays 3 eggs?
• Which species has 5-9 eggs with a 19-21 day incubation?
• The deer gestation period is approximately which duration?
• Turkey breeding season occurs in
• Which species has an incubation period of 24-25 days?
• Which species is a rail known as Virginia Rail?
• Which cactus is the Colorado state cactus?
• Which feature best describes white-tailed deer antlers?
• Pups weaned after?
• What is the gestation period of mountain lions?
• What is the deer gestation period?
• Which species is characterized by two separate dorsal fins and large vertical dark stripes on yellowish sides?
• Moose breeding season is typically in which months?
• Preble's meadow jumping mouse habitat is characterized by which type of vegetation?
• Which of the following animals is NOT among the five required to wear hunter orange/pink?
• The minimum width for a broadhead is which of the following?
• Black-tailed prairie dogs are found below ______ feet in elevation
• Which species is characterized by a large sail-like dorsal fin?
• Moose habitat is best described as which of the following?
• Which species is a silver pan fish with black spots and feeds on plankton, crustaceans, and small fish?
• Which animals must be reported, inspected, and sealed by CPW?
• Which species lays 10-13 eggs?
• The boreal toad is listed at the state level as what conservation status?
• Wiper is a hybrid of which two bass species?
• Which species is a white-tailed game bird associated with tundra and high elevations?
• In spring, which action should be avoided when turkey hunting?
• Which species is STATE CONCERN and spawns in spring, feeding on aquatic insects and grasshoppers?
• Which description best captures deer diet?
• Which date range is a rattlesnake season open?
• Which entry is described with a fall spawn and diets including invertebrates, small fish and eggs, and zooplankton?
• Which of the following birds has a name that includes 'Meadow'?
• What is the minimum area in square inches of fluorescent hunter orange or pink required for big game hunters?
• Which species has rounded pectoral fins and no vertical stripes?
• Which species is parasitic and lays 40-80 eggs per season with 11 day incubation?
• Which species lays 4-8 eggs with 14-15 day incubation?
• Which is the shortest incubation period among those listed?
• Which species' habitat is associated with sagebrush at elevations 6,000-8,500 feet?
• Which species lays 1 egg and 18-20 day incubation in the 4-corners region?
• Which species typically lays 2-3 eggs and has about a one-month incubation period?
• Which of the following birds is a meadowlark?
• Which species has a gestation period of 2-3 months?
• Which description best identifies the Greenback cutthroat trout?
• When is the deer hunting season typically held?
• Which species is STATE THREATENED and feeds on insects, vegetation, and other fish, with an early summer spawn?
• What is the scientific name of the Greenback Cutthroat Trout?
• What is the typical lifespan of a moose?
• Which species spawns in late summer and feeds on terrestrial insects?
• Which animal is described as having a size range of 90-150 pounds?
• Bear habitat includes abundant chokecherries. Which fruit is mentioned as abundant?
• Which amphibian is the Colorado state amphibian?
• Which of the following is a freshwater mussel mentioned in the material?
• Which species spawns in spring and feeds on aquatic invertebrates, fish eggs, and small fish?
• What is the minimum points required to trigger suspension?
• The mountain lion diet commonly includes which of the following?
• What is the elk size range?
• Which description matches the Lake trout?
• What is the typical elk lifespan?
• The opercle in fishes is a bony plate that covers which structure?
• Which species is a snipe?
• Which plant is the Colorado state flower?
• Which of the following is a rail commonly called the Sora?
• Which species is THREATENED and has 12 eggs with 24-26 days incubation?
• Which species is a quail commonly found in desert scrub across the southwestern United States?
• Moose gestation period is how many months?
• How many fawns are typically born to one doe?
• Which species is a ptarmigan?
• Turkey clutch size ranges from
• Which of the following birds is non-native to North America?
• Coyote gestation period: How long is gestation?
• Which description matches the Mountain whitefish?
• What is the bear gestation period?
• Which season has a bag limit of 6 turkeys?
• The hunter orange area requirement is described in which unit of area?
• What is the listed pronghorn lifespan?
• Which five animals are you required to wear hunter orange/pink for?
• Moose breeding season occurs during which months?
• Moose diet includes which of the following?
• What is elk habitat described as?
• Bear hibernation body temperature is which of the following?
• Which species has the smallest clutch size of 1-3 eggs?
• Which species is listed with no specified bag limit in the data?
• In what months is bear hunting season?
• Which species is described as a gray wood warbler with a yellow breast and white eye spectacles?
• Which species is described as having black mottling, no white tail tip, and black pigmentation on fins?
• Spring turkey hunts occur in which two months?
• What is the elk gestation period?
• Where is white-tail deer habitat primarily located?
• Which option lists a pronghorn weight range?
• Which pesticide is described as a poison used to kill rodents and non-toxic to dogs, cats, and raptors?
• Which of the following is a waterfowl that starts with the letter C?
• If you accumulate 20 points or more in 5 years, you can face suspension of hunting privileges for up to how many years?
• Which species is endangered and has a late spring to early summer spawn with a diet of small aquatic insects and filamentous algae?
• Which of the following birds is a meadowlark?
• Which statement about otoliths is accurate?
• Which animals are affected by Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease?
• Which species has 18-20 day incubation and 1 egg in the 4-corners region?
• Which species is listed as STATE ENDANGERED?
• What is the typical weight range for deer?
• Sage grouse diet primarily consists of which components?
• Prairie dog weight is in the range
• Which species has 4-6 eggs but no incubation days listed?
• Which species lays 7-9 eggs with a 26-day incubation?
• For big game to be considered antlered, antlers must be at least how long?
• Which items are included in the moose diet?
• Which species has a rounded tail and a dark body?
• Which species has the longest incubation period listed (24-25 days)?
• Which of the following is not a duck but a waterfowl?
• Late season turkey bag limit: How many turkeys are allowed?
• Which species is listed as STATE CONCERN?
• How many daily calories does a bear need to survive the winter?
• What is the incubation period for a quail?
• What is the gestation period of pronghorns?
• What is the minimum width of a broadhead on arrows?
• Average coyote lifespan?
• Moose lifespan in the wild is approximately how many years?
• Which species spawns in spring?
• Which species has a hibernation period described as early fall through spring (up to 8 months)?
• Pronghorn hunting season occurs in which months?
• Which species has an incubation period of 29-34 days?
• When is the elk hunting season typically held?
• Coyote litter: Typical litter size?
• Bluegill is described as spawning in which season?
• Which of the following is a diving duck?
• Which species has a breeding season in January-March?
• Which species has 12 eggs with 24-26 days incubation?
• Which species has white worm-shaped spots on top of a dark body with orange, black and white on fins?
• The desert bighorn sheep hunting season occurs in which month?
• What metric is used to describe elk reproductive output?
• Which statement is true about prairie dog litter sizes?
• Which of the following birds is not a grebe?
• Which statement is true about hunter orange requirements?
• Which of the following is true about pronghorn habitat?
• Which of the following birds is not a grebe?
• Which species has the name of a hooded bird in its common name?
• Spring bag limit: How many turkeys can be harvested and of what sex?
• Rabies is commonly found in which group of predators?
• Rams can be harvested only if their horns have at least what curl?
• Which month is not associated with turkey hunting periods in the rules?
• Which species is described as a bottom feeding omnivore with barbels and a forked tail?
• Which species is invasive and described as a parasitic layer?
• Rabies is primarily transmitted through which bodily substance?
• Which substances are listed as related to protein metabolism in bears?
• What does HIP stand for in wildlife harvest programs?
• Preble's meadow jumping mouse litter size ranges from how many offspring?
• Which species has 4-6 eggs?
• Which species has a silver body with black spots on the upper half of the body?
• Which fin forms the tail of a fish?
• When must you wear hunter orange for small game and migratory birds?
• Which wildlife species in Colorado is commonly described as weighing 800-1200 pounds?
• The turkey diet is described as which foraging behavior?
• Which species is described as rare and lays 2-5 eggs with a 14-day incubation?
• Which species has an incubation period of 12-15 days?
• Which two animals are associated with the term 'furbearers' in the rules?
• Which species has a 23-day incubation and is STATE CONCERN?
• Which species is state concern and lays 2 eggs?
• Sage grouse incubation period is about how many days?
• Which species is a bottom-feeding omnivore with barbels, a forked tail, and sporadic black spotting?
• Which species has an incubation period of 22-23 days?
• Gestation period for coyotes?
• Which species is a desert-dwelling quail found in the southwestern United States?
• How do biologists determine the age of a bony fish using otoliths?
• What is the maximum suspension duration mentioned?
• Which species is listed as ENDANGERED?
• Which of the following birds is a merganser?
• Which animal is explicitly listed as requiring CPW reporting, inspection, and sealing?
• Ewes can only be harvested if their horns are at least how long?
• What is bear hibernation body temperature?
• Which description best matches the Rio Grande cutthroat trout?
• Sage grouse habitat is associated with sagebrush at which elevation range?
• Which species is threatened and has 4 eggs with a 26-day incubation?
• Which region best describes pronghorn habitat?
• It is illegal to take furbearers within how many yards of a dwelling, building, campground, or other structure that could jeopardize human safety?
• Sage grouse breeding season occurs in which months?
• Which species is STATE CONCERN and eats terrestrial insects, with a late summer spawn?
• 800-1200 lbs weight range is typical for which Colorado wildlife species?
• Coyote lifespan: What is the stated average and maximum lifespan?
• Chronic Wasting Disease is caused by which type of agent?
• The gestation period for prairie dogs lasts which range?
• What is the incubation period for a dove?
• What is the mountain lion size range?
• What is the listed pronghorn weight range?
• Which species has two separate dorsal fins and large vertical dark stripes on yellowish sides?
• Which species is a duck with a crest, listed among the species?
• Which entry has a daily limit for Largemouth/Smallmouth as 10/10?
• Which species has an unlimited bag limit?
• What is the approximate weight range for moose in Colorado?
• What is the minimum shotgun gauge listed?
• Which species incubates for 19-21 days?
• Which species lays exactly one egg?
• Which statement correctly describes pronghorn diet?
• Which numeric ratio is listed in the material?
• Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease is transmitted by which vector?
• Which species is STATE THREATENED and lays 6-12 eggs with 28-30 day incubation?
• Which dove is native to North America and commonly hunted?
• Which of the following is the common name of a grebe?
• What is the scientific name of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep?
• In some GMUs, bull elk must have at least how many points or brow tine length at least how many inches?
• Which species is a common upland game bird?
• Which species has an incubation period of 14 days?
• Which species nests in spruce/fir forest and lays 7-9 eggs?
• Which description matches the Brook trout?
• Fall turkey bag limit: How many beardless turkeys are allowed?
• Preble's meadow jumping mouse diet includes which of the following?
• Which habitat type is described as mule deer habitat?
• What is the deer lifespan?
• Which of the following is an invasive weed?
• Which of the following is not a waterfowl?
• Which species is STATE CONCERN and has late summer spawn with terrestrial insects as a diet?
• Which action is not recommended when encountering a rattlesnake?
• Which species has 7-9 eggs and a 26-day incubation?
• When hunting small-game, waterfowl, and turkeys, shotguns cannot be larger than which gauge and cannot hold more than how many shells in magazine and chamber combined?
• Which species is ENDANGERED and diet consists of plant and animal debris, with spring spawn?
• Which species lays 2-7 eggs and has a 24-25 day incubation period?
• Which description matches the Kokanee salmon?
• Which statement best describes elk diet?
• Which of the following are examples of edible meat cuts from game that are commonly prepared for cooking?
• Which size range applies to elk?
• Which species has an incubation period of 28-30 days?
• Which species lays 5-10 eggs with 11-13 day incubation?
• What is the minimum caliber for a rifle or handgun?
• Prairie dog gestation lasts
• Which of the listed birds is a duck species?
• What is the estimated bear lifespan?
• Which dental characteristic defines the order Rodentia?
• What is the bear normal body temperature?
• What is the conservation status of the Arkansas darter?
• In Colorado, mountain lion hunting season runs from which months?