05.13 Wildlife Management and Hunting Ethics

Which of the following would be an example of the actions of an ethical hunter?

Avoids taking a shot if unsure whether or not it will produce a clean and swift harvest

How should the safe and ethical hunter react to a hunting companion who is acting in an unsafe or unethical manner?

Insist that they follow safety rules and ethical guidelines, or refuse to hunt with them

What should an ethical hunter do before the hunting season begins or heading out for a hunt?

Practice with the rifle, shotgun or bow they will use for the hunt

What was the purpose of the Pittman-Robertson Act?

To collect and redistribute taxes collected to improve wildlife management practices and to educate hunters.

Every time an individual purchases a box of ammunition or a firearm, an excise tax is collected by the federal government. What is this tax money used to fund?

To support wildlife restoration projects

Which of the following best describes "wildlife management"?

Ensuring the habitat and wildlife can replenish and sustain itself for the enjoyment of all

Which of the following would be an example of the actions of an ethical hunter?

Practicing marksmanship before the hunting season to ensure a clean, swift harvest of a targeted animal

Which of the following statements is true about the general public?

The majority of people are non-hunters

Which of the following statements is generally true regarding the public's opinion of hunters and hunting?

The public is more critical of hunting behavior than of the sport of hunting itself

When should a hunter ask a landowner permission to hunt on his or her property?

Well before the hunting season starts