Natural Resource Conservation, Policy, and Law

Flashcards covering terminology and concepts related to wildlife conservation and legislation on migratory birds.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Legislation that regulates the hunting and protection of migratory birds in the United States.

Prairie Pothole Region

A crucial area for waterfowl nesting, characterized by sloughs and shallow marshes, known for its productive habitat.

Labrador Duck

A historically restricted species that went extinct around 1875, thought to be impacted by hunting and human encroachment.

Trumpeter Swan

The largest waterfowl species, native to Western and Central US, hunted for food and feathers, with efforts to restore their populations.

Wood Duck

A species that nests in wooded swamps, its decline was caused by overhunting and habitat destruction, now restored in numbers.

George Shiras III

An advocate for federal protection of migratory birds, introducing legislation to address cross-state wildlife issues.

Weeks Bill

Legislation that aimed to protect migratory game birds but initially failed to pass.

Elihu Root

Former Secretary of State who helped strengthen the constitutional basis of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to protect migratory birds internationally.

Missouri vs. Holland

A Supreme Court case that affirmed the legality of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the supremacy of treaties in U.S. law.

Provisions of MBTA

Includes prohibition of the sale of game birds, bans on spring and night shooting, and protections for non-game birds.