Transcript BENEFITS OF WILDLIFE

Hunter’s Ed
CHAPTER 2
Objectives:
1. To give a historical view on
hunting.
2. Review values on hunting.
3. Explore current attitudes
associated with hunting.
ERA OF ABUNDANCE
1600-1849
Settlers harvested game in excess
First bounty offered on wolves
1646 closed hunting season for white tail
deer
Aldo Leopold
• In the 1930’s he saw that wildlife was
disappearing.
• Author of “Game Management”
• Became the 1st step toward wildlife
management
ERA OF EXPLOITATION
1850-1899
Destruction of the buffalo
First salaried game warden
First hunting license
First national park - Yellowstone
ERA OF PROTECTION
1900-1929
Lacey Act- prohibited game taken illegally in one
state to be shipped across state boundaries
contrary to the laws of the state where taken.
Pelican Island Florida - Federal bird reserve
Weeks-McLean Act- stopped the commercial
hunting of migratory birds and the illegal
shipment from state to state.
ERA OF GAME MANAGEMENT
1930-1965
Wilderness Act of 1964:Provided for
public lands to be set aside for the
protection of wildlife.
There was an increase in public funding
and effective conservation admin.
1934- Duck Stamp Act, Proceeds secure
wetlands for breeding, migration
stopover, and wintering of waterfowl
ERA OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT 1966-PRESENT
Endangered Species Act, 1966 authorized listing native endangered
species and limited the importation of
endangered species
National Environmental Policy Act, 1969required Environmental Impact
statements
ERA OF ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT 1966-PRESENT
Environmental Protection Agency 1970founded
Nongame Wildlife Act, 1980- prohibited
the taking of nongame species without
permit or permission.
Conservation Funding
• Been provided mainly through legislation
• Congress passed an Excise tax on the sale
of firearms, known as the PittmanRobertson Act.
Hunting Traditions and Values
• Poaching - taking wildlife illegally.
Caused more gaming laws to be strictly
enforced.
• Market hunting- shooting animals to
support a growing demand for them
• Values:
– Economic Values- hunting provides a base
for many rural towns
Values cont.
– Aesthetic Value- relating to beauty and
appreciation.
– Recreation- hunting offers physical
exercise, excitement, fun, and a chance to
escape.
– Ecological- man is atop the food chain.
Hunting is apart of the basic principals of
ecology.
– Management- hunting is the primary tool of
wildlife management.
Average TX Hunter, ‘82
– Average Hunter, age 15
– Father introduced Hunting
– Hunted for about 26 yrs
– Seldom hunted outside of TX
– Hunted Deer and dove
– Had higher educational levels than hunters
in other states
PHASES OF HUNTING
Phase 1- SHOOTER PHASE
Description- hunter in this stage talks about
the satisfaction of just getting shots.
Usually young or 1st time hunter.
Problem- lack of knowledge and skills with
a strong desire to shoot.
Solution- concentrate on where the muzzle
of the gun is. Be sure of the target,
backstop or background. Know the safe
zone.
PHASE 2
Phase 2- LIMITING OUT PHASE
Description- hunters in this stage are happy
just to shoot their limit. Family and friends
take a big role in this stage.
Problem- Attitude. Considered a “game
hog.” overly concerned about getting the
limit and bragging about it later.
Solution- game hog forgets about common
courtesy, and may shoot other hunter’s
game illegally. Responsible hunters do well
to stay away from phase 2 hunters.
PHASE 3
Phase 3- TROPHY or SELECTIVE PHASE
Description- hunters in this stage express
satisfaction in killing a wood duck or big buck.
They pass up many chances to wait for “the
big one” to come out.
Problem- money and ego. Sometimes the
value or reward is so great, hunters act
irresponsibly, sometimes illegally.
Solution- at this stage it is very important to
demonstrate responsibility and restraint.
PHASE 4
Phase 4 METHOD PHASE
Description- specialized equipment is
brought out. Decoys, boats, dogs, bow,
etc. A lot of time in preparing to hunt.
Problem- Hunters in this stage should be
especially concerned with their image
toward non-hunters.
Solution- do not dominate conversations
with hunting. Try not to intimidate nonhunters
PHASE 5
Phase 5 -SPORTSMAN PHASE
Description- hunter in this stage mellows
out. They find satisfaction just being
outdoors. Seasoned hunter.
Problem- concerned with habitat,
ecosystem and loss of quality.
Solution- educate, not over educate
PHASE 6
Phase 6- GIVE BACK PHASE
Description- hunter in this stage wants to
pass on the value of hunting, introducing
others into hunting.
Problem- none
ASSIGNMENT
Answer the following questions:
1. Why do you hunt? If not, why don’t you
hunt? List the reasons.
2. From #1, which reasons are real
reasons, AND which are benefits of
hunting.
3. What stage are you at in hunting?
Explain your theory.