Michigan's Top Ten Wildlife Conservation Success Stories Flashcard

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What is the main funding source for conservation and wildlife management in Michigan?

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Hunting and fishing license sales

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Which species has seen its population increase to over 2,000 nesting pairs due to wildlife management practices?

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Kirtland’s warbler

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What organization has partnered with the DNR to conserve and increase the population of pheasants?

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Michigan Pheasants Forever

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Which fish population in Michigan has risen substantially from being overfished to thriving? Options: Lake Sturgeon, Muskellunge, Wood Duck, Elk

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Muskellunge

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What is the estimated economic impact of hunting and fishing on Michigan according to a 2019 study?

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$11.2 billion

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Which bird species has been brought back from near extinction through conservation efforts?

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Wood Duck

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What is the estimated population of moose in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan today?

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Approximately 500

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Which act ensured a percentage of money from hunting equipment purchases would go to wildlife management projects nationwide?

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Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act

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What is the DNR's largest revenue source that is critical to its conservation and wildlife management work?

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Michigan Game and Fish Protection Fund

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Which organization released a study showing the economic impact of hunting and fishing on Michigan?

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Michigan State University