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| OUT8192 - The Role of Hunting in Wildlife Conservation and Management |
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| Activities and discussions will assist visitor service professionals in developing, planning, and managing quality hunting programs on National Wildlife Refuges and other public lands. This course will also introduce participants to the culture and history of hunting and its role in North American wildlife conservation and establishment of the National Wildlife Refuge system. |
| College Credit |
1 semester hour |
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| Who Should Attend: |
Refuge managers, refuge operation specialists, outdoor recreation planners, park rangers, and other visitor service professionals responsible for managing or supporting hunting programs. |
| Objectives: |
- Summarize the genesis of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act and the relevancy of hunting and the other priority wildlife-dependent recreational uses;
- Identify what constitutes a program that promotes ethical hunting;
- Describe how changing demographics and lack of opportunity affect individual participation and support of hunting on National Wildlife Refuges and other public lands;
- Identify resources available through partners that can help you manage your hunting program;
- Identify the steps in developing a quality hunting plan for your site.
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| Length: 3.5 days/28 hours |
Availability: Annually |
Contact: |
Matt Gay |
Email: |
Matt_Gay@fws.gov |
Phone: |
304/876 765 |
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National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
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