NAMWC

What was the primary reason for the decline of wildlife populations in North America in the late 1800s?

• Unregulated hunting by market hunters

• Natural disasters

• Introduction of non-native species

• Climate change

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Remembering

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven tenets of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?

• Wildlife Resources Are a Public Trust

• Elimination of Markets for Game

• Wildlife is Owned by Private Landowners

• Science-based Wildlife Policy

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Understanding

What did forward-thinking hunters realize about unregulated hunting?

• It was beneficial for the economy

• It was necessary for survival

• It had devastating effects on wildlife

• It was a sustainable practice

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What does the second tenet of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation emphasize?

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  Encouraging wildlife trade

• Increasing hunting seasons

• Privatization of wildlife resources

• Elimination of Markets for Game

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What role does science play in wildlife policy according to the document?

• It is used to increase hunting quotas

• It informs decision-makers in structuring management plans

• It is used to promote tourism

• It is used to reduce taxes

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

The principle that wildlife is a public trust resource was first established by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Martin v. ______.

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Remembering

The Lacey Act of 1900 was significant because it ______ market hunting by prohibiting the sale of wildlife.

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Applying

Explain how the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation has influenced wildlife management practices in the United States and Canada.

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Understanding

Discuss the role of hunters and anglers in the development of wildlife conservation policies in North America.

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Applying

What is the significance of treating wildlife as a public trust in contrast to practices outside of North America?

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Understanding