WILDLIFE TECHNIQUES FINAL EXAM | 2025/2026 UPDATE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Who is aldo leopold?
father of wildlife management
Descriptive research
using what you observe to make a claim
experimental research
testing a subject to back your claim
in the realm of scientific study, what is the control
the unaltered group used to base your experimental group off of
basic goals of wildlife management is to do what to a population?
grow or decrease a population and maintain a stable population
five kinds of data that can be collected when conducting population surveys
number of males, females and offspring, ratios, herd health, habitat preference, age structure
population
a number of animals of a the same species that occupy the same area at a certain time
population density
number of animals of the same species that occupy a certain area per square unit
census
a total count of animals of the same species in a population
extrapolation
using extended data outside our collected data range
two things to remember when managing habitats
know your plants and how they respond to treatment
stem count index surveys are mostly biased because
deer foraging isnt random
what are aldo leopolds tools?
axe, plow, fire, cow, gun
, [Type here]
a natural looking brush management design that when brush is removed, follows contours,
drainages, odd areas and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye is referred to as what?
Mosaic
What protective measures should a researcher take when sampling small animals and why?
always wear gloves and protective gear since most small animals can carry diseases
5 birds NOT protected
European starling, English house sparrows, brown-headed cowbirds, rock doves, Eurasian
collared doves
explain why cows are the best wildlife management tool a landowner can have?
can manipulate habitat and make money for the landowner at the same time
some brush is important for wildlife while to much can be determintal. In regards to brush
what determines its relative importance to wildlife.
its diversity and density
lowest degree of resolution in food habitat studies consists of what?
a list of the plants being consumed
when an animals food supply is limiting, what are the best ways to supply these foods?
1. use Aldo Leopold tools
2. manage the habitat
3. know your plants and how they respond to treatment
pronghorn antelope are best aged by looking at the tooth replacement and wear of its pre
molars and molars, true or false
false
you can guess the age of a whitetail deer by looking at its outward characteristics, true or
false
true
what are the small feathers that cover the primary wing feathers that are also used for
determining whether a game bird is a juvenile or adult?
Primary coverts
define an edge and why its important?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Who is aldo leopold?
father of wildlife management
Descriptive research
using what you observe to make a claim
experimental research
testing a subject to back your claim
in the realm of scientific study, what is the control
the unaltered group used to base your experimental group off of
basic goals of wildlife management is to do what to a population?
grow or decrease a population and maintain a stable population
five kinds of data that can be collected when conducting population surveys
number of males, females and offspring, ratios, herd health, habitat preference, age structure
population
a number of animals of a the same species that occupy the same area at a certain time
population density
number of animals of the same species that occupy a certain area per square unit
census
a total count of animals of the same species in a population
extrapolation
using extended data outside our collected data range
two things to remember when managing habitats
know your plants and how they respond to treatment
stem count index surveys are mostly biased because
deer foraging isnt random
what are aldo leopolds tools?
axe, plow, fire, cow, gun
, [Type here]
a natural looking brush management design that when brush is removed, follows contours,
drainages, odd areas and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye is referred to as what?
Mosaic
What protective measures should a researcher take when sampling small animals and why?
always wear gloves and protective gear since most small animals can carry diseases
5 birds NOT protected
European starling, English house sparrows, brown-headed cowbirds, rock doves, Eurasian
collared doves
explain why cows are the best wildlife management tool a landowner can have?
can manipulate habitat and make money for the landowner at the same time
some brush is important for wildlife while to much can be determintal. In regards to brush
what determines its relative importance to wildlife.
its diversity and density
lowest degree of resolution in food habitat studies consists of what?
a list of the plants being consumed
when an animals food supply is limiting, what are the best ways to supply these foods?
1. use Aldo Leopold tools
2. manage the habitat
3. know your plants and how they respond to treatment
pronghorn antelope are best aged by looking at the tooth replacement and wear of its pre
molars and molars, true or false
false
you can guess the age of a whitetail deer by looking at its outward characteristics, true or
false
true
what are the small feathers that cover the primary wing feathers that are also used for
determining whether a game bird is a juvenile or adult?
Primary coverts
define an edge and why its important?
