HUNTING REGULATIONS
How many hours do you have after an animal is harvested to report it?
24 HOURS
Which stage of Hunter Development focuses on getting the shot off?
SHOOTING STAGE
What are the four parts to the Hunter’s Ethical Code?
Respect: natural resources, other hunters, land owners, and non-hunters
what is a Wildlife Management Area?
Are established to protect those lands and waters that have a high potential for wildlife production, public hunting, trapping, fishing and other compatiable recreational uses
What are Ethics?
system of moral principles or the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.
How many deer can you harvest on a WMA hunt?
No more than two (2) deer may be killed unless otherwise noted in area listing. On areas with antler restrictions in effect, no more than one (1) of the two (2) deer may be an antlered buck
Which stage of Hunter Development focuses on the quality of the animal harvested
Trophy Stage
According to the Hunter’s Ethical Code, how can hunters respect landowners?
ASK FOR LANDOWNERS PERMISSION
FOLLOW THEIR RESTRICTIONS
TREAT LIVESTOCK AS YOUR OWN
OFFER TO SHARE PART OF HARVEST WITH THEM
LEAVE ALL GATES THE WAY YOU FOUND THEM
NOTIFY LANDOWNER IF ANYTHING IS WRONG OR OUT OF PLACE
Who first established the concept of the “Fair Chase Code”?
Boone and Crockett Club
Why do we use ethics when hunting?
Game Conservation
Establish a moral code for hunters
Sportsmanship
Public Image
At what age must you complete the Hunter Safety Course to be able to purchase a hunting license?
At 16, unless on private property
Which stage of the Hunter Development focuses on reaching the bag limit?
LIMITING OUT STAGE
According to the Hunter’s Ethical Code, how can hunters respect non-hunters?
TRANSPORT ANIMALS DISCREETLY
KEEP FIREARMS OUT OF SIGHT
REFRAIN FROM TAKING GRAPHIC PICTURE
MAINTAIN PRESENTABLE APPEARANCE WHILE ON THE STREET
How many WMAs are in Georgia?
309
Why are there gray areas in hunting ethics?
ethics are a personal choice
How much is a trapping license for a resident and a non-resident?
$40 & $325
Which stage of Hunter Development focuses on planning the hunt and strategy?
Method stage
According to the Hunter’s Ethical Code, how can hunters respect other hunters
Follow firearm safety; Refrain from interfering with others hunt; Share your knowledge and skills with other hunters
What are at least three different activities that can be done on a WMA besides hunting?
fishing, hiking, wildlife observation, scientific research and environmental education
What are three examples of a gray area in hunting?
Baiting deer with corn (illegal in Georgia)
Shooting birds on the ground, water, or trees
Shooting from a vehicle or boat within private boundaries or private waters
What are the nine species that can legally be trapped in Georgia?
Mink, Otter, Fox, Raccoon, Opossum, muskrat, Skunk, Bobcat, Weasels
Which stage of Hunter Development focuses on an appreciation for the outdoors and the animals being hunted?
Sportsman stage
According to the Hunter’s Ethical Code, how can hunters respect natural resources?
Leave land better than you found it; Adhere to the “Fair Chase Code”; Strive for a quick, clean kill; Abide by game laws and regulations; Report game violation
What is the “Fair Chase Code”?
ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit and taking of any free-ranging wild that does not give the hunter an improper advantage over such animals.
Why is public perception so important in terms of hunting?
Public perceptions govern how hunting laws are made and enforced; only 5 percent of americans hunt, but the other 95% still votes for the hunting laws