Today's Hunter Chapter 3
When did the first mandated hunter education program begin and where?
1949, in New York
Define "predator"
Animal that kills other animals for food
Which citizens are allowed to participate in the harvest of fish and wildlife?
Every citizen in good standing (regardless of wealth, social standing, or land ownership)
What is a habitat and why is it important to manage it properly?
Habitat: a place a species fulfills its basic life needs If it's not managed properly, urban development can result in habitat loss
What is the wildlife manager's job?
He has to maintain the number of animals in a habitat at or below the carrying capacity
When was the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funding established? And by who?
In 1937, by the Pittman-Robertson Act
When did wildlife managers attempt to preserve a mule deer herd in the remote Kaibab Plateau of Arizona?
In the early 1900's
Why shall hunting, fishing, and trapping be democratic?
It gives all people the opportunity to participate and it doesn't matter whether they are rich or poor
Why is Cover so important to animals?
It protects them from predator, and the weather, while they feed, breed, roost, nest, and travel
What is the definition of carrying capacity?
Number of individuals of a species that a given environment can support
Define preservation
Saving natural resources, but with no consumptive use of them
Who holds wildlife in trust for the benefit of all people?
The government
What is the purpose of a hunter education program?
Their goal is to produce knowledgeable, responsible, and involved hunters
How many guiding principles for managing wildlife resources are there?
There are 7 principles
What is the mission of hunter education programs?
To ensure the continuation of the hunting tradition
Where are most animals located? Name an example.
Where food and cover meet (usually near water) ex: River bottom
What are the guiding principles for managing wildlife resources called?
"North American Model of Wildlife Conversation"
Name 5 examples for "un-endangered species"
- Canada geese - Wild turkeys - White-tailed deer - Elk - Pronghorn Antelope
Name 3 top priorities for animals
- Cover - Space - Arrangement
Name 3 non-governmental organizations that offer hunter education and firearm safety education materials and training
- Ducks Unlimited - National Rifle Association - IHEA-Usa
What are legitimate purposes for killing animals?
- Food - Fur - In self-defense - Protection of property
What are 2 factors that can change the carrying capacity?
- Nature - Humans
Name 3 basic life needs
- Nourishment - Procreation - Rest
When was the Kaibab Plateau opened to hunting? What were the effects?
1929, it brought the population into balance with the habitat
What is the "Job" of hunters?
Hunters help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
