Hunter Safety: Chapter 2

What is the primary reason for the existence of hunting laws?

• To limit the number of hunters in a specific area

• To establish safety guidelines for hunting

• To conserve wildlife for future generations

• To promote competition among hunters

Who is known as the 'father of wildlife management'?

• John Muir

• Aldo Leopold

• Gifford Pinchot

• Theodore Roosevelt

How do responsible and ethical hunters show respect for natural resources?

• By using any hunting method they prefer

• By hunting during nesting and mating seasons

• By ensuring that meat and usable parts are not wasted

• By consuming alcohol while hunting

What is the purpose of establishing hunting seasons?

• To encourage hunting during nesting and mating seasons

• To promote hunting in restricted areas

• To limit the number of animals that can be taken

• To allow unlimited hunting throughout the year

What is the primary goal of a responsible hunter in the 'Trophy Stage'?

• To ignore anything that doesn't measure up to the desired trophy

• To measure success by the total hunting experience

• To focus on the process of hunting rather than the outcome

• To limit out on the number of animals hunted

What should hunters do when approached by a law enforcement officer?

• Point the muzzle at the officer

• Follow the officer's instructions

• Resist the officer's commands

• Run away from the officer

What is the best way for hunters to make a positive impact on wildlife habitat?

• By improving wildlife habitat and cooperating with wildlife officials

• By hunting without any restrictions

• By engaging in arguments with anti-hunter protesters

• By encouraging others to practice ethical behavior

What should hunters do when asking for permission to hunt on private land?

• Wear hunting gear and carry firearms

• Bring a crowd to intimidate the landowner

• Be polite and wear street clothes

• Leave gates open or shut as they please

A substantial amount of funding for wildlife management comes from purchases of ________________.

• Handguns

• Sporting Goods

• Rifles

• Licenses

Who sets hunting regulations in most states?

• USDA

• EPA

• Soil and Water Conservation Services

• Wildlife Management Agency