CORE Recreational Ethics and Regulations 2

Question 1

A hunter encounters a wounded deer that crossed onto private property without permission. What is the ethical and legal course of action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the landowner to request permission before retrieving it

Answer

Ethically and legally, a hunter must obtain landowner permission before entering private property, even to retrieve wounded game.

Question 2

Which practice best demonstrates the principle of 'Leave No Trace' in a dispersed camping area?

Accepted Answer

Camping in a previously used spot to concentrate impact

Answer

Concentrating use in already-impacted areas prevents new damage to undisturbed vegetation and soil.

Question 3

What does a 'catch-and-release' regulation for a specific fishery primarily aim to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Protect fish populations while allowing recreational fishing

Answer

Catch-and-release regulations protect fish populations by allowing angling recreation without reducing fish numbers.

Question 4

An angler catches a fish species that is not listed on their fishing license but is present in the water body. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Check state regulations to see if a separate license or tag is required

Answer

Regulations vary by species and water body, so anglers must verify licensing requirements for any species they catch.

Question 5

Which behavior violates the ethical concept of fair chase in hunting?

Accepted Answer

Using a spotlight to locate and shoot deer at night

Answer

Jacklighting (spotlighting) gives hunters an unfair advantage and is illegal in all US states because it violates fair chase principles.

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test