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Define "harvest" as it should be used in wildlife conservation.
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"any removal from the wild"
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What is the difference between hunting, commercial harvesting, and poaching?
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- hunting: legal harvest of wildlife by individual citizen
- commercial harvesting: legal harvest intended for sale - Poaching: intentional killing out of season, without a license/permit, etc. |
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What roles do hunting and trapping fill as people do it today?
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1. Consumption (food, clothing)
2. Economic purposes (individual income, protection) 3. Recreation 4. Social reasons 5. Ecological management (overpopulation, endangered species management) 6. Financial and political support |
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Why is hunting and trapping so controversial?
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- culture
- history - experience - tolerance |
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What do some people feel is wrong with hunting and trapping?
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1. too many populations are endangered
2. unnecessary 3. hunting has to do with guns 4. some means of harvest are inhumane or non-sporting 5. trophy hunting 6. unethical/morally wrong to take the life of other animals 7. no experience by much of society |
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From the biological and social perspectives how should we deal with hunting and trapping?
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- Biologically: identify the effects on populations/overpopulation, conduct sustainable "management"
- Socially: enhance law enforcement, encourage open discussion, be willing to pay, understand differing societal values |
