Lesson overview
Lesson 2 examines the basic principles of ecology and wildlife management. The role of hunting is explained with respect to its value as a wildlife management tool.
By the end of the lesson you should be able to:
State the meaning of key wildlife management terms such as ecology, wildlife, habitat, arrangement, edge, carrying capacity, limiting factors, succession, and population dynamics.
State the five components of wildlife habitat and explain how habitat influences wildlife populations.
State six values of wildlife.
State six categories of wildlife.
List at least six management tools used by wildlife managers.
Define the term wildlife management and state its purpose.
Explain four ways that hunting supports conservation.
Suggested reading
Lesson 2: Ecology and Wildlife Management
Assignment
Lesson 2 Independent Study Guide Exercise
