NRES 348 Test Questions with Complete Solutions
Era of Abundance
1600-1849; Most fish and wildlife species found in high numbers, resource is
viewed as limitless; commons
Laws passed during era of Abdundance
Bounty on wolves, closed season on deer, game bird seasons
Era of exploitation
1850-1899; Habitat modification, efficient transportation, markets for trapping
Responses in era of exploitation
First game wardens in main in 1852, Hunting licenses in New york 1864,
First bag limit-Iowa 25 prairie chickens
First National park- yellowstone 1872
Era of Protection
1900-1925; Population at historical lows
Species at risk during era of protection
Bison, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Passenger pigeon, snow egret, deer
Lacey Act
, prohibits interstate transport of wild animals dead or alive without federal permit.
Weeks-Mcclean act
1913: protected migratory waterfowl and song birds from being hunted during
closed season.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
placed all migratory birds under the protection of the federal government.
Era of Game Management
1930-1965; research and management programs developed in North America,
publication of game management by aldo leopold, wildlife society established
Duck Stamp Act
-Hunters had to pay to hunt and harvest ducks to cover wildlife management costs
1934
Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937
Added a special tax on guns and ammunition, funded wildlife education
Era of Environmental Management
Era of Abundance
1600-1849; Most fish and wildlife species found in high numbers, resource is
viewed as limitless; commons
Laws passed during era of Abdundance
Bounty on wolves, closed season on deer, game bird seasons
Era of exploitation
1850-1899; Habitat modification, efficient transportation, markets for trapping
Responses in era of exploitation
First game wardens in main in 1852, Hunting licenses in New york 1864,
First bag limit-Iowa 25 prairie chickens
First National park- yellowstone 1872
Era of Protection
1900-1925; Population at historical lows
Species at risk during era of protection
Bison, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Passenger pigeon, snow egret, deer
Lacey Act
, prohibits interstate transport of wild animals dead or alive without federal permit.
Weeks-Mcclean act
1913: protected migratory waterfowl and song birds from being hunted during
closed season.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
placed all migratory birds under the protection of the federal government.
Era of Game Management
1930-1965; research and management programs developed in North America,
publication of game management by aldo leopold, wildlife society established
Duck Stamp Act
-Hunters had to pay to hunt and harvest ducks to cover wildlife management costs
1934
Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937
Added a special tax on guns and ammunition, funded wildlife education
Era of Environmental Management
