WLD1070 Hunting & Game Management Theory

1.1 describe the goals of game management and the agencies responsible for managing Alberta’s game animals

1.2 identify components and techniques of a game management system; e.g., biological research, inventory, habitat manipulation managing wildlife populations

1.3 explain the role of regulated hunting in game management and conservation

1.4 describe the responsibilities of hunters in reporting conditions that may endanger wildlife; e.g., pollution, habitat loss and abuse, threats to rare and endangered species, neglect of wildlife laws

1.5 identify ethical considerations that provide social standards for conduct when hunting; e.g., hunter-landowner relations, regard for other land users, respect for self, respect for wildlife respect for laws and enforcement officers

2.1 identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics and habits of Alberta’s big game ungulates; e.g., horned animals, antlered animals

2.2 identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics and habits of Alberta’s big game carnivores; e.g., cougar, wolf, coyote, grizzly bear and black bear

2.3 identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics and habits of Alberta’s upland game birds; e.g., ptarmigan, grouse, pheasant and grey partridge

2.4 identify and describe the distinguishing characteristics and habits of Alberta’s waterfowl; e.g., puddle and diving ducks, geese

2.5 distinguish between similar game and non-game species of ungulates, carnivores, upland birds and waterfowl; e.g., woodland caribou and elk, mountain lion and lynx, snow geese and swans

3.1 describe the characteristics, use and care of basic equipment and personal gear used when hunting in the outdoors; e.g., clothing, bedding and tents, knives and axes, compass and maps, backpacks

3.2 identify items to be included in first-aid and survival kits

3.3 identify factors that affect the ability to cope with emergency conditions in the outdoors; e.g., pain and cold, thirst and hunger, fatigue, boredom and loneliness, fear

3.4 describe procedures for examining someone who is hurt or suddenly becomes ill in the outdoors

3.5 describe emergency first-aid techniques; e.g., artificial respiration, control of bleeding from cuts, care for victims of shock or concussion, care of sprains, fractures and dislocations, treatment of burns, blisters and frostbite, care of animal and insect bites

3.6 describe techniques for detecting, treating and preventing hypothermia

3.7 describe basic survival techniques for the outdoors; e.g., fire building, shelter building, sending rescue signals, securing water and food

4.1 explain the design, structure and operation of bows, crossbows and/or firearms; e.g., basic parts and their operation, types of action, function of sights

4.2 describe the basic components of arrows and/or rifle and shotgun ammunition

4.3 explain appropriate techniques for the care and maintenance of bows and/or firearms

4.4 explain the basic practices of safe bow and/or rifle and shotgun handling; e.g., ACTS & PROVE

4.5 explain techniques for safe loading and sighting-in a firearm

4.6 explain appropriate range procedures for recreational shooting activities

4.7 explain safe handling practices for bows and/or firearms and ammunition in the range, classroom and field

5.1 describe visual acuity as it is important to the sports person; e.g., distance and nearpoint vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, colour vision

5.2 identify factors that may affect visual perception and strategies for improving vision in outdoor environments; e.g., eye dominance

5.3 explain the role of physical conditioning in safe and comfortable outdoor experiences

5.4 identify vital target areas on game animals; e.g., big game, bird game

5.5 explain techniques for handling trophy and non-trophy animals in the field; e.g., dressing, skinning and plucking, hanging and cooling, preserving hide, transporting, taxidermy

6.1 explain the legal process and government agencies in place to create, change and enforce laws that influence the practices of the sports person

6.2 identify federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations that are relevant to a sports person in Alberta; e.g., laws that protect life and property, laws that protect and conserve wildlife, laws that govern the behaviour of a sports person

6.3 interpret specific laws and/or regulations regarding trespassing, access to public and private land, use of firearms and bow hunting

6.4 explain the responsibilities and procedures used to report violations of the law and biological data to appropriate officials

7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

8.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

8.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices