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Objective 16.04 Interpret wildlife management practices as related to good environmental management
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Wildlife Management Practices Wildlife management on most farms is usually a by-product of the family operation.
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Suitable habitat and food are essential to increase the number of wildlife on a farm To improve habitat: –brush piles might be left when harvesting wood lots –leave crop residue standing –Plant fence rows with shrubs and grasses
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Proper wildlife management includes managed hunting and fishing Remove excess wildlife that would otherwise be lost due to natural causes Prevents overpopulation, which results in malnutrition, disease, and a reduction in reproduction, which will result in decreased wildlife population
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Carrying capacity The number of wildlife each habitat can support throughout the year. More wildlife than the habitat can support will result in problems for wildlife and habitat.
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Managed Hunting Removing some game that would otherwise be lost due to natural causes.
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Results of Over Population Malnutrition, disease, and a reduction in the reproduction cycle Habitat quality goes down –Water quality of a stream carrying 20 fish will decrease if 50 fish are in the stream
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Space The area that an animal uses to meet its basic requirements for life
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Habitat The area where a plant or animal naturally lives and grows
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Cover Vegetation and other materials providing protection for wildlife
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Territory The area an animal will defend
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