Special Concerns in Hunting and Trapping

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Special Concerns in Hunting and Trapping

• Alcohol and drugs
• Turkey hunting
• All terrain vehicles
• Hunting with dogs

Provided by Dr. James Corbett, Agriculture
Teacher, Lowndes Co. High School GA Ag Ed
Curriculum Office To accompany Georgia
Agriculture Education Curriculum Lesson
03411-9 July 2001
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Alcohol and Drugs

• It affects skills, judgment, reaction time, and
  coordination.
• The harmful effects of mixing alcohol or drugs
  can lead to injury or death.
• The best hunting comes from safe, sober,
  responsible behavior.

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Turkey Hunting

• Turkeys are the largest upland game birds found
  in North America.
• Turkeys can fly 50 to 55 miles per hour and run
  at speeds higher than 25 miles per hour.

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All Terrain Vehicles

• Safe (ATV) users will follow all regulations
  about the registration and safe operation of of
  their equipment.
• Many wilderness species of vegetation and animals
  are very sensitive to the mechanicalized travel.
• When operating your vehicle, choose your paths
  wisely

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Trapping

• 1.Have landowners permission before trapping on
  their land.
• 2.Do not set traps in areas where farm animals or
  pets may be caught.
• 3.Make drowning water sets if you can.
• 4.Record trap locations accurately.
• 5.Put waterproof name tags on all traps.

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Trapping

• 6.Dispose of all animal carcasses properly.
• 7.Try to trap in areas where there is a surplus
  of animals
• 8.Promptly report diseased animal to wildlife
  authorities.
• 9.Support and help new trappers.

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Trapping

• 10.Know and follow all trapping regulations.
• 11.Support enforcement of all trapping
  regulations.
• 12.Dispatch trapped fur bearers in a humane
  manner.

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Hunting Dogs

• They are used to find, trail, chase, point, or
  retrieve.
• Specific breeds of dogs have been developed over
  centuries for particular types of hunting.
• Dogs are better used in small game hunting.

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Review

• Name one way to distinguish between a male and
  female turkey.
• Look for a chest beard

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Review

• Q.Name two recommended ways of turkey hunting.
• A.Calling and standing.

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Review

• Q.Which method of turkey hunting is not
  recommended ?
• A.Stalking.

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Review

• Q.Why should a turkey hunter avoid wearing bright
  colors, especially red, white, and blue?
• A.These colors resemble the males markings.