Download or read book Waterfowl Hunting and Wetland Conservation in Missouri written by Kenneth M. Babcock and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation written by Shane P. Mahoney and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The foremost experts on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation come together to discuss its role in the rescue, recovery, and future of our wildlife resources. At the end of the nineteenth century, North America suffered a catastrophic loss of wildlife driven by unbridled resource extraction, market hunting, and unrelenting subsistence killing. This crisis led powerful political forces in the United States and Canada to collaborate in the hopes of reversing the process, not merely halting the extinctions but returning wildlife to abundance. While there was great understanding of how to manage wildlife in Europe, where wildlife management was an old, mature profession, Continental methods depended on social values often unacceptable to North Americans. Even Canada, a loyal colony of England, abandoned wildlife management as practiced in the mother country and joined forces with like-minded Americans to develop a revolutionary system of wildlife conservation. In time, and surviving the close scrutiny and hard ongoing debate of open, democratic societies, this series of conservation practices became known as the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. In this book, editors Shane P. Mahoney and Valerius Geist, both leading authorities on the North American Model, bring together their expert colleagues to provide a comprehensive overview of the origins, achievements, and shortcomings of this highly successful conservation approach. This volume • reviews the emergence of conservation in late nineteenth–early twentieth century North America • provides detailed explorations of the Model's institutions, principles, laws, and policies • places the Model within ecological, cultural, and socioeconomic contexts • describes the many economic, social, and cultural benefits of wildlife restoration and management • addresses the Model's challenges and limitations while pointing to emerging opportunities for increasing inclusivity and optimizing implementation Studying the North American experience offers insight into how institutionalizing policies and laws while incentivizing citizen engagement can result in a resilient framework for conservation. Written for wildlife professionals, researchers, and students, this book explores the factors that helped fashion an enduring conservation system, one that has not only rescued, recovered, and sustainably utilized wildlife for over a century, but that has also advanced a significant economic driver and a greater scientific understanding of wildlife ecology. Contributors: Leonard A. Brennan, Rosie Cooney, James L. Cummins, Kathryn Frens, Valerius Geist, James R. Heffelfinger, David G. Hewitt, Paul R. Krausman, Shane P. Mahoney, John F. Organ, James Peek, William Porter, John Sandlos, James A. Schaefer

Download or read book Recreational Hunting Conservation and Rural Livelihoods written by Barney Dickson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-22 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recreational hunting has long been a controversial issue. Is it a threat to biodiversity or can it be a tool for conservation, giving value to species and habitats that might otherwise be lost? Are the moral objections to hunting for pleasure well founded? Does recreational hunting support rural livelihoods in developing countries, or are these benefits exaggerated by proponents? For the first time, this book addresses many of the issues that are fundamental to an understanding of the real role of recreational hunting in conservation and rural development. It examines the key issues, asks the difficult questions, and seeks to present the answers to guide policy. Where the answers are not available, it highlights gaps in our knowledge and lays out the research agenda for the next decade.

Download or read book Mountain Sheep and Man in the Northern Wilds written by Valerius Geist and published by . This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1975. In Mountain Sheep and Man in the Northern Wilds Valerius Geist, a renowned scientist, sensitive observer, and natural storyteller here recounts his experiences among, and reflections upon, the magnificent bighorned sheep of the Canadian wilderness, where he lived and worked year 'round. The book presents popular science in the best sense -- beautifully written, unmistakably accurate, innovative and thought provoking. In the book, Dr. Geist focuses on cold climates to study animal behavior and its implications for man. He makes valuable contributions to our knowledge about aggression and dominance and offers new insights into the impact of ecological factors upon the anatomy, physiology and behavior of man as well as beast. He looks critically at the role of early and modern man as hunter and tells delightful stories about his own adventures in working with big-game animals. His splendid photographs capture his enthusiasm for the land and the sheep. Finally, he ponders the lessons that urban man can learn from zoological theory so that he may better live within his ecological means. "To the names Fraser Darling, Murie, Schaller, Carpenter and Goodall must now be added Geist." Science "This book is about wilderness, animals and people. These subjects are woven together in a way that will curl your toes. Geist is an excellent writer; he has a probing mind a tempered wit and an ability to convey a total experience. Be sure to read this one." Frontiers. "Geist writes surpassingly well." Canadian Field Naturalist "This is a very well written book that will intrigue the most ingenious thinker. It reflects originality and provides accurate and interesting reading to anyone interested in wild animals." Journal of Wildlife Management "This book is immensely thought provoking." Mammal Review Valerius Geist is a graduate of the University of British Columbia, where he also received his Ph.D. He is professor emeritus of environmental science at the University of Calgary.

Download or read book The Politically Incorrect Guide to Hunting written by Frank Miniter and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hunter defends the ethical aspects of hunting, discussing why hunting is necessary, how it works to conserve certain groups of animals, why environmentalists support hunting, and how hunting is statistically less dangerous than sports.

Download or read book Theodore Roosevelt Hunter conservationist written by Robert Lawrence Wilson and published by Boone & Crockett Club. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theodore Roosevelt: Hunter-Conservationist reflects the zest for life that was so powerfully characteristic of TR. For decades, Roosevelt's big game hunting books have been among the most often quoted and reprinted of works in that genre. But no illustrated biography of Roosevelt as the consummate hunter, outdoorsman, and arms enthusiast existed until this pioneering work. With insights from acclaimed producer, director, and screenwriter John Milius (Rough Riders, The Wind and the Lion, Red Dawn, Dillinger, Apocalypse Now, et al.), this monumental book captures the adventurous outdoor life of the hunter, rancher, explorer, soldier, statesman, author, conservationist, and wholly visionary 26th President of the United States. As a dedicated conservationist, Roosevelt will forever be a heroic figure to America's outdoorsmen. A combination of sportsman and naturalist, TR was as serious about his hunting as he was about conservation of the world's natural resources. This book's striking illustrations draw on historical images and original documents from various Roosevelt archives--Harvard University, the Library of Congress, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, and the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace Historic Site. Lavish in every way, Theodore Roosevelt: Hunter-Conservationist presents a sweeping view of TR's unique legacy as an international hunter and adventurer, and his unrivaled achievements as history's foremost conservationist. TR's stewardship, sportsmanship, and leadership have set the standard of excellence and responsibility for humankind's wise use of wilderness resources, a matter of particular significance in modern times.

Download or read book Hunting and Conservation written by George Bird Grinnell and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How Sportsmen Saved the World written by E. Donnall Thomas and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hunting in the United States written by University of Michigan. Department of Conservation and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Hunter s Game written by Louis S. Warren and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hunter's Game reveals that early wildlife conservation was driven not by heroic idealism, but by the interests of recreational hunters and the tourist industry. As American wildlife populations declined at the end of the nineteenth century, elite, urban sportsmen began to lobby for game laws that would restrict the customary hunting practices of immigrants, Indians, and other local hunters.

Download or read book Deer Hunting in North America written by David Feist and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deer hunting opportunities and wildlife management science are peaking simultaneously in many areas of North America. Yet, some game managers have fallen behind, neglecting their white-tailed deer resource. Tired of the same State Game Lands nearest to your subdivision? Have you thought about hunting another state or province? Have you located other Wildlife Management Areas to try? Or are you laying plans to purchase some of your own property? Are you maximizing the private access opportunities you already have? What do others do when they are as dissatisfied as you are with the state fish and game department's performance -like in your area? Are your game lands denuded of deer from over-hunting, with no timbering plans, no plan of action to return the forest to health? No game plan to make things better for the youth hunters learning the skill? Nothing? Have other hunters choked you out of your favorite spots? Are conservation officers turning a blind eye to the slob redneck poachers ruining everything that is left of your family's favorite tradition, deer hunting? What are some options that will really work for me? Am I willing to do a little homework or read up on things? Do you mean my subscriptions to Field and Stream and Outdoor Life are not enough? Don't you think it's time for something to change, anything? A new camp? Maybe, if you are sure since this past season that no deer were present in some of your favorite hotspots... One way you knew? You went dawn to dusk on a given hunting day -without a cartridge fired, anywhere, within earshot. Was the only REAL hunt the first two hours of Opening Day?

Download or read book Hunting in North Carolina written by North Carolina. Department of Conservation and Development and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Getting Involved written by Sue Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wondering what's the best way to help our wildlife? If so, this book is for you. Hunting and wildlife conservation go hand in hand, and we'll take you right along. Whether you hunt or are an antihunter, this book is full of facts, hunting benefits, and youth programs that the mainstream media don't want you to know about. Did you know that hunters and fisherman in the United States pay for more wildlife conservation than all other members of society combined? Or that you may earn a college scholarship in the shooting sports? Does African big-game hunting actually help the animals? See how kids across the United States are getting involved in hunting and conservation and where it has taken them. (One of them is on the Olympic team now!) You'll find out what hunter education for kids is all about and how the sleuths at United States Fish and Wildlife busted a man selling tiger meat right here in the States. This book is vital for today's young hunter or shooter. And if you don't hunt, that's OK. Just don't listen to others; get the facts and decide for yourself. Who knows.... Perhaps you, too, will become a hunter and conservationist! Book jacket.

Download or read book How to Talk about Hunting Research Based Communications written by Mark Damian Duda and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum has collaborated with Responsive Management on groundbreaking new research examining Americans' attitudes towards hunting and hunters. With additional consultation from some of the country's leading debate strategists and communications specialists, the partners have distilled the findings and recommendations into a convenient, accessible, easy-to-digest book explaining how to communicate with the American public about hunting. Developed specifically for hunters and wildlife and conservation professionals, the book details how to build support for hunting in the most persuasive and compelling ways possible. Over the course of eleven chapters, readers will learn how to talk to non-hunters about the historical role of hunting, the benefits of hunting, and why hunting remains essential today. The book's insights rest on a foundation of new social science research and proven debate and communications techniques-readers will emerge with the tools they need to become more effective advocates for hunting and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

Download or read book The Hunter Elite written by Tara Kathleen Kelly and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of the nineteenth century, Theodore Roosevelt, T. S. Van Dyke, and other elite men began describing their big-game hunting as “manly sport with the rifle.” They also began writing about their experiences, publishing hundreds of narratives of hunting and adventure in the popular press (and creating a new literary genre in the process). But why did so many of these big-game hunters publish? What was writing actually doing for them, and what did it do for readers? In exploring these questions, The Hunter Elite reveals new connections among hunting narratives, publishing, and the American conservation movement. Beginning in the 1880s these prolific hunter-writers told readers that big-game hunting was a test of self-restraint and “manly virtues,” and that it was not about violence. They also opposed their sportsmanlike hunting to the slaughtering of game by British imperialists, even as they hunted across North America and throughout the British Empire. Their references to Americanism and manliness appealed to traditional values, but they used very modern publishing technologies to sell their stories, and by 1900 they were reaching hundreds of thousands of readers every month. When hunter-writers took up conservation as a cause, they used that reach to rally popular support for the national parks and for legislation that restricted hunting in the US, Canada, and Newfoundland. The Hunter Elite is the first book to explore both the international nature of American hunting during this period and the essential contributions of hunting narratives and the publishing industry to the North American conservation movement.

Download or read book Wildlife Management and Conservation written by Paul R. Krausman and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive textbook for students of wildlife management. Wildlife Management and Conservation presents a clear overview of the management and conservation of animals, their habitats, and how people influence both. The relationship among these three components of wildlife management is explained in chapters written by leading experts and is designed to prepare wildlife students for careers in which they will be charged with maintaining healthy animal populations; finding ways to restore depleted populations while reducing overabundant, introduced, or pest species; and managing relationships among various human stakeholders. Topics covered in this book include • The definitions of wildlife and management • Human dimensions of wildlife management • Animal behavior • Predator–prey relationships • Structured decision making • Issues of scale in wildlife management • Wildlife health • Historical context of wildlife management and conservation • Hunting and trapping • Nongame species • Nutrition ecology • Water management • Climate change • Conservation planning

Download or read book State Wildlife Management and Conservation written by Thomas J. Ryder and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bryant White, Steven A. Williams--Kyle D. Johnson, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation "Journal of Wildlife Management"