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I can explain events that had an impact on America's wildlife in the 19th and 20th centuries
I can evaluate how human values toward wildlife have changed over time
I can describe the impact of specific conservation events on the development of the conservation movement in the United States
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In addition to food, wildlife was valued for?
What is fur and feathers
100
The worlds first National Park.
What is Yellowstone
100
Ways major wars influenced conservation.
What is destroying land and new gun discoveries.
100
Describe the purpose of wildlife action plan.
What is a plan to have actions in place that will prevent more species within the state from becoming endangered. Although the state wildlife agency is primarily responsible, the plan was created through a public process that included a diverse collection of people.
100
Hunting in a way that does not provide an improper advantage over the animal
What is fair chase
200
When colonists first settled in this country, they encountered an abundance of natural resources, such as.......?
What is fields, trees, and wildlife
200
States limited harvest by setting ___________ and ___________.
What is hunting season and bag limits.
200
What groups do you think will help shape wildlife conservation in the future?
What is the DNR, National Wildlife Refuge Association (conservation groups)
200
Who developed the wildlife action plans?
Who is the states, state fish and wildlife agencies along with partners like scientists, sportsmen, conservationists and members of the community.
200
A law imposed on hunters and fisherman restricting the number of animals within a specific species or group of species they may kill and keep.
What is bag limit
300
Wildlife's darkest hour was considered to be when?
What is the beginning of the 20th century
300
The 1900 act that ended market hunting by making it illegal to move unlawfully taken game across the state lines.
What is the Lacey Act
300
First established the concept of public trust as a legal concept in the United States. Determined that natural resources are held by the government for the benefit of all current and future generations.
What is Martin v. Waddell
300
Who owns wildlife and what responsibilities come with that ownership?
Who is in North America, the people own wildlife. That means no single person has a right to it. Therefore, the resource must be managed in a way that ensures all people, today and in the future, continue to have access to it. Part of the responsibility for ownership is that people must be involved. They must help shape wildlife laws.
400
Developments that aided market hunting were ___________ and _____________.
What is more efficient guns and improved transportation options (railroads).
400
Known as the father of wildlife management.
Who is Aldo Leopold
400
An act modeled after the Pittman-Robertson Act, this placed an excise tax on all fishing equipment purchased in the United States. These funds would be used for aquatic restoration projects
What is the Dingell- Johnson Act
400
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How does our understanding of wildlife science influence wildlife management and wildlife law?
What is as our understanding of species and populations has improved, we have been able to adjust our management strategies to take this new knowledge into account. We are better able to know what sustainable populations sizes are attempt to maintain numbers near these levels.
500
Who besides market hunters (the suppliers) were at fault for the decline of wildlife at the time?
What is the customers who were demanding more wildlife-related products (food, hats, etc.).
500
Act placed on an excise tax on all shooting equipment and firearms purchased in the United States. These funds would be used for wildlife restoration projects. In the early 1970's, this law was amended to include handguns and archery equipment.
What is the Pittman-Robertson Act
500
One of the most influential sporting groups that would push for the development of a hunting ethic for all sportsmen to abide by.
What is the Boone and Crockett Club
500
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How did ethics influence early wildlife conservation and how do they factor in today?
What is since little to no wildlife laws were in place, ethics was the primary driving force for wildlife conservation. People conserved wildlife because they felt it was the right thing to do.