California Hunter Safety – Unit 9 Quiz

What is the goal of wildlife conservation?

to protect endangered species
to protect game and non-game species for future generations
to use and manage renewable resources wisely
to ensure unlimited resources for hunters

to use and manage renewable resources wisely

Which of the following factors limits the potential production of wildlife?

conservation
preservation
disease
edge effect

disease

What is the hunter’s role in wildlife conservation?

to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
to remove unhealthy animals from game populations
to share the experience of the outdoors with non-hunters
to help focus attention on wildlife and the importance of conservation

to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat

To set hunting regulations, wildlife managers monitor habitat conditions. They also monitor:

herd behavior
migration activity
birth and death rates
overall health

birth and death rates

Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you’re hunting?

to make sure you limit out
to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals
to receive a hunting license
to tag a harvested animal properly

to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals