Natural Resource Conservation, Policy, and Law

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on Natural Resource Conservation, Policy, and Law.

Wildlife Regulation

Refers to the laws and policies governing the management and protection of wildlife at the federal and state levels.

State Agencies

Organizations established in the 1800s in each state responsible for the administration of wildlife management.

Commissioner

An individual appointed to oversee wildlife agencies, typically by the state's governor.

Political Hacks

Individuals who obtain positions in wildlife agencies often due to political connections rather than qualifications.

National Association of Game Wardens and Commissioners

Founded in 1902 by William F. Scott, it aimed to facilitate the exchange of ideas among wildlife officials.

Funding for Agencies

Financial support for wildlife management agencies, historically sourced from fines and hunting/fishing license fees.

Resident Hunting Licenses

Licenses required for residents to hunt, first legislated in Pennsylvania in 1913.

Key Early State Programs

Programs focused on law enforcement, predator control, refuges, stocking, and habitat manipulation in wildlife management.