Code Compliance Flashcards

Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which activity is prohibited without a permit?

Answer: Possessing feathers or parts of protected migratory birds such as hawks or owls

The MBTA prohibits taking or possessing protected migratory birds, including their feathers, nests, and eggs, without authorization.

Many states require hunters born after a certain date to do what before buying a license?

Answer: Complete a hunter education course

All states require hunter education for certain age groups, commonly those born after a specified year.

What is a 'safety zone' in hunting law?

Answer: A distance around occupied buildings within which hunting or discharging firearms is prohibited without permission

Safety zones prohibit hunting within a set distance of dwellings, schools, or other occupied structures unless the owner consents.

If a hunter accidentally kills an animal of the wrong sex or species, what should they do?

Answer: Report it immediately to a conservation officer

Self-reporting an honest mistake is the ethical and often legally favorable course, and wardens typically treat it leniently.

Which of these typically violates hunting regulations regarding lights?

Answer: Using a spotlight to illuminate and shoot deer at night

Jacklighting or spotlighting deer is illegal in most states because it is unsafe and unfair.

Hunters on federal National Wildlife Refuges must follow which regulations?

Answer: Both state hunting laws and any refuge-specific rules

Refuge hunting must comply with state law plus additional refuge-specific restrictions that may be stricter.

What is a common penalty for a serious hunting law violation such as poaching?

Answer: Fines, loss of hunting privileges, and forfeiture of equipment

Poaching penalties can include heavy fines, license revocation, jail time, and confiscation of firearms and vehicles used.