Wildlife - Hunting, Wildlife Management and Endangered Species
In the United States, several federal laws protect wildlife, but most wildlife is managed at the state level. Certain species are also managed at the international level. This page will explore wildlife management at all levels, including hunting, non-lethal management and endangered species.
Arguments For and Against Hunting
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
The arguments for and against hunting are both practical and ethical. This page explains the arguments about wildlife management, ethics, recreation, and human/deer conflicts.
Human Overpopulation
Human overpopulation is an animal rights issue as well as an environmental issue and a human rights issue. Human activities take habitat away from wild animals as well as kill animals directly.
Human overpopulation is an animal rights issue as well as an environmental issue and a human rights issue. Human activities take habitat away from wild animals as well as kill animals directly.
What is the Endangered Species Act ?
What is the Endangered Species Act? What is the purpose of the ESA? What activities are prohibited under the ESA, and which federal agencies administer the ESA?
What is the Endangered Species Act? What is the purpose of the ESA? What activities are prohibited under the ESA, and which federal agencies administer the ESA?
What's Wrong with Livestock Grazing on Public Lands?
The Bureau of Land Management manages 256 million acres of public lands in the United States, and allows livestock grazing on 160 million acres of that land. Environmental, taxpayer and wildlife advocates object to the grazing of livestock on public lands for different reasons.
The Bureau of Land Management manages 256 million acres of public lands in the United States, and allows livestock grazing on 160 million acres of that land. Environmental, taxpayer and wildlife advocates object to the grazing of livestock on public lands for different reasons.
How are Deer Managed by State Wildlife Agencies?
Learn about financial incentives for state wildlife agencies to manage deer as a resource for hunters, as well as the strategies to increase the deer population on state wildlife management lands, including clear-cutting, farmer lease programs and plantings of deer-preferred vegetation. Quotes from state agencies of Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
Learn about financial incentives for state wildlife agencies to manage deer as a resource for hunters, as well as the strategies to increase the deer population on state wildlife management lands, including clear-cutting, farmer lease programs and plantings of deer-preferred vegetation. Quotes from state agencies of Arizona, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.
Living with Black Bears - Minimizing Human/Black Bear Conflicts
Black bears are timid creatures, but they get in trouble when they go through garbage cans, or break into cars, garages, sheds and enclosed porches. By following a few common sense guidelines, we can minimize conflicts with black bears and learn to live in harmony with these magnificent creatures.
Black bears are timid creatures, but they get in trouble when they go through garbage cans, or break into cars, garages, sheds and enclosed porches. By following a few common sense guidelines, we can minimize conflicts with black bears and learn to live in harmony with these magnificent creatures.
Should Zoos Keep Endangered Species?
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists object to zoos keeping endangered species?
Zoos are widely regarded as guardians of endangered species, so why do animal rights activists object to zoos keeping endangered species?
What is Deer "Overabundance"?
Instead of using scientific terms, wildlife management agencies will use the word “overabundant” to describe the deer population. “Overabundant” is not a scientific word and has no scientific definition. It has nothing to do with overpopulation or biolgocial carrying capacity.
Instead of using scientific terms, wildlife management agencies will use the word “overabundant” to describe the deer population. “Overabundant” is not a scientific word and has no scientific definition. It has nothing to do with overpopulation or biolgocial carrying capacity.
Humane, Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
Step by step instructions, with photos, for how to make a humane, homemade fruit fly trap. And chances are, you won't have to buy anything.
Step by step instructions, with photos, for how to make a humane, homemade fruit fly trap. And chances are, you won't have to buy anything.
How Many People are Killed or Injured in Hunting Accidents?
According to the International Hunter Education Association, approximately 1,000 people in the US and Canada are accidentally shot by hunters every year
According to the International Hunter Education Association, approximately 1,000 people in the US and Canada are accidentally shot by hunters every year
Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting
The Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting seeks to eliminate sport hunting. The Committee is a project of Wildlife Watch.
The Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting seeks to eliminate sport hunting. The Committee is a project of Wildlife Watch.
Net and Bolt Cruelty
Netting and bolting is a cruel, lethal method of deer population control that is usually opposed by both hunters and animal advocates.
Netting and bolting is a cruel, lethal method of deer population control that is usually opposed by both hunters and animal advocates.
Live Safely With Deer
A website from Friends of Animals with information on how to reduce human/deer conflicts.
A website from Friends of Animals with information on how to reduce human/deer conflicts.
GeesePeace
GeesePeace advocates non-violent solutions to human/geese conflicts.
GeesePeace advocates non-violent solutions to human/geese conflicts.