Post on 03-Jan-2016
Influential people in US Wildlife Management
What did they do to help establish Wildlife Management in the U.S.?
Who Am I?
• I studied the birds of North America. • I am well known for paintings depicting birds
in their natural surroundings.• There is a society named after me.
Who Am I?
• I am known as an explorer, naturalist and writer.
• I grew up on a farm in Wisconsin.• I am known for my study of the land areas that
are NOW known as Yosemite and Sequoia National parks in California.
Who Am I?
• I used my power to influence wildlife conservation.
• Under my leadership, there were 5 national parks established.
• I am considered the “father of the conservation movement” in the U.S.
What Act?
• Limited killing of dolphins to 112,000 per year• Enacted in 1972• Marine Mammal Protection Act
What program?
• Provided for areas of wildlife habitat on farms near crops
• Established in 1985
What Act?
• Protected burros and horses on publicly owned land
• Established in 1971
Who Am I?
• I promoted the conservation of forest lands in the U.S.
• I also wrote a book called “The Fight for Conservation”.
• I was considered the first “forester” in the U.S.
Who Am I?
• I was a writer and cartoonist who took great interest in conservation and natural resources.
• I used cartoons to promote wildlife.• I designed the first migratory bird hunting
stamp.
Who Am I?
• I wrote a novel entitled “Sand County Almanac”.
• I was a pioneer in applying ecology to wildlife management.
• I was a native of Iowa, and I stressed the importance of education in wildlife management and biology.
Who Am I?
• I grew up on an reptile preserve.• I created tv shows to help educate the public
about reptiles.• My amazing feats with wildlife brought me
fame, and death.
What year?
• President Grant set aside land that would later become Yellowstone National Park; helped protect wildlife.
What year?
• Lacey Act – Game and Wild Bird Preservation Act – prohibited transporting kiled game across state lines and required permits to have exotic animals.
What Year?
• Pelican Island Refuge established in Florida; first wildlife refuge.
What year?
• Weeks-McClean Act: protected migratory waterfowl and song birds from being hunted during closed season.
What year?
• Bald Eagle Act; protected bald eagles
What year?
• Fish and Wildlife Service formed; consolidated efforts in wildlife conservation
What year?
• The Land and Water Conservation Act; created a fund to buy land and water having scenic and recreational value and to protect endangered species.
What year?
• The Wilderness Act; set up a wilderness preservation system to keep some areas untarnished.
What year?
• Endangered Species Act; provided a comprehensive plan to protect endangered and threatened species.