Intro to Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management

The process of managing wildlife populations and habitats while considering human impacts.

Aldo Leopold

A philosopher and author known for his work 'A Sand County Almanac', focusing on wildlife management and conservation.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum population size of a species that an environment can sustain without negative impacts.

NC statute

Defines wildlife as wild animals, wild birds, and all fish found in inland fishing waters.

Invasive Species

Species that are not native to a particular ecosystem and can cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

Preservation

A hands-off approach that protects nature by restricting human intervention.

Conservation

The wise use of natural resources for human benefit.

Habitat Management

The practice of altering habitats to enhance wildlife populations.

Wildlife Management Triad

A framework consisting of populations, habitats, and people that drives wildlife management.

Democratic Rule of Law

The principle that everyone has the opportunity to influence conservation policies and decisions.

Lacey Act of 1900

A law that prohibits trafficking in illegal wildlife and aims to protect against the overexploitation of species.

Migratory Bird Treaty Act 1918

A treaty that protects migratory birds by regulating their hunting and conservation.

Quality of Life

An individual's or society's general well-being, encompassing social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors.

Wildlife management as people management

The concept that managing wildlife effectively requires understanding human behaviors and their impact on wildlife.

Life history traits

Characteristics of species that influence their behavior, reproduction, and survival.

Scientific Management

Application of ecological knowledge to wildlife populations with an emphasis on scientific principles.

Ecosystem function/services

The benefits that humans derive from the natural processes and interactions within an ecosystem.

CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease)

A degenerative neurological disease affecting deer and elk, raising management concerns due to its spread.