Hunting Ethics
When hunting on private land and you find an open gate, what should you do?
Leave it as you found it — if open, leave open; if closed, close it. Tell the owner!
What is carrying capacity?
The number of animals the land can support without degrading the environment.
What is the only goose that nests in Alberta?
The Canada Goose.
What is the best method to purify water?
Boiling water.
What are the legal hunting hours in Alberta?
One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
How should ethical hunters behave toward people who are opposed to hunting?
Respectfully and calmly; don’t argue or be confrontational.
Why are hunting seasons held in the fall?
It’s after the breeding season and before the hardship of winter.
Which is the largest cloven hoofed animal in Alberta?
The Moose.
Why should you drink water even if you’re not thirsty?
To avoid dehydration, which can impair judgment and survival.
Is it legal to shoot a big game animal while it's swimming?
No!!!
When out hunting with dogs, it is very important that you keep them __________ __________ at all times.
Under control.
Why do we have more game now than we did in the early 1900s?
Because of conservation, regulation, and habitat management.
What duck is the canvasback often mistaken for?
The Redhead.
What is the international emergency distress signal?
Three of anything (shots, whistles, fires, etc.).
What law governs wildlife and hunting in Alberta?
The Wildlife Act.
A deer disappears into a clump of bushes. You should shoot only when...?
You can see the deer clearly.
If hunting stopped completely, what would happen to animal populations?
Populations could become overabundant, leading to disease, starvation, and habitat damage.
List two differences between horns and antlers.
Horns are permanent and found on both sexes; antlers are shed yearly and usually only on males.
What are the 8 factors that affect survival?
Pain, cold, thirst, hunger, boredom, loneliness, fatigue, and fear.
What is the first thing you should do when you pick up a firearm?
Point it in a safe direction and check if it’s loaded.
What is a poacher? And what should you do when you see one?
A poacher is someone who illegally hunts or kills wildlife, breaking hunting laws or regulations.
If you see a poacher, you should:
Do not confront them directly for your own safety.
Gather information: location, time, description of the person, vehicle, and what they were doing.
Report it to your local Fish and Wildlife officer or call Report A Poacher (1-800-642-3800 in Alberta)
As the survival rate of a breeding population increases, the survivial rate of the offspring over a period of 5 years will ...
Decrease
In which deer species do both males and females grow antlers?
Caribou (Reindeer).
When in the wilderness, what plants should you not eat?
Poisonous plants and any plants that you are not familiar with!
What member of the deer family is protected from hunting?
All Caribou