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.