Michigan's Top Ten Wildlife Conservation Success Stories Quiz

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

• Donations from wildlife enthusiasts

• Federal grants

• State budget allocation

• Hunting and fishing license sales

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

• Kirtland’s warbler

• Moose

• Pheasant

• Osprey

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

• Michigan Pheasants Forever

• Michigan United Conservation Clubs

• Ruffed Grouse Society of Michigan

• Michigan Wildlife Council

Which fish population in Michigan has risen substantially from being overfished to thriving?

• Lake Sturgeon

• Muskellunge

• Wood Duck

• Elk

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

• $15.7 billion

• $5.2 billion

• $8.5 billion

• $11.2 billion

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

• Wood Duck

• Osprey

• Wild Turkey

• Ruffed Grouse

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

• Less than 100

• Around 300

• Approximately 500

• Over 1000

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

• Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act

• Endangered Species Act

• Clean Water Act

• Wildlife Protection Act

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

• Michigan Game and Fish Protection Fund

• Donations from wildlife enthusiasts

• State budget allocation

• Federal grants

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

• Michigan State University

• Michigan Pheasants Forever

• Ruffed Grouse Society of Michigan

• Michigan United Conservation Clubs