North American Wildlife Conservation Principles

The video discusses the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, highlighting its historical context and seven guiding principles. It emphasizes wildlife as a public trust, the elimination of commercial markets, legal frameworks for wildlife use, legitimate purposes for hunting, international cooperation, science-based management, and democratic access to hunting. The video contrasts North American practices with those of other countries and encourages viewers to support conservation efforts.

What is the primary focus of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation?

• Wildlife as a commercial asset

• Wildlife as a restricted resource

• Wildlife as a public trust resource

• Wildlife as a private resource

How did early European settlers view wildlife and wild lands?

• As a restricted area

• As a public resource

• As a commercial opportunity

• As property of the elite

What led to the founding of the Wildlife Conservation Movement in the late 19th century?

• Abundance of wildlife

• Unrestricted access and potential overuse

• Lack of interest in wildlife

• Strict regulations on hunting

Which principle of the North American Model involves eliminating commercial markets for wild game?

• Elimination of commercial markets

• Wildlife as a public trust

• Democracy of hunting

• Science-based management

What is the purpose of laws and regulations in wildlife management?

• To eliminate all wildlife markets

• To allow unrestricted hunting

• To establish frameworks for decision-making

• To restrict all hunting activities

What does the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1916 signify?

• The end of hunting in North America

• The beginning of international wildlife management

• The restriction of all migratory bird hunting

• The start of commercial wildlife markets

Which principle emphasizes the use of science-based standards in wildlife management?

• Public trust resource

• Democracy of hunting

• Elimination of commercial markets

• Science-based management

What is meant by the 'democracy of hunting' principle?

• Hunting is banned for everyone

• Hunting is only for the wealthy

• Hunting opportunities are available to all

• Hunting is restricted to landowners

How does the North American Model differ from other nations in terms of hunting opportunities?

• It only allows hunting for landowners

• It bans hunting completely

• It allows hunting for everyone

• It restricts hunting to the elite

What action is encouraged to help secure future hunting and fishing rights?

• Visiting the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership website

• Protesting against wildlife laws

• Ignoring conservation efforts

• Supporting commercial wildlife markets