Understanding Wildlife Conservation

In the early days of the fur trade, trapping was unregulated. No effort was made to conserve wildlife or protect habitat. In recent times, people have become more aware of the importance of managing our natural resources.

The concept of wildlife conservation has been around since ancient times. Restrictions on taking game are mentioned in the Bible, and the first official hunting season may have been established in the 13th century by Kublai Khan.

Today, wildlife conservation has evolved into a science, but its goal remains essentially the same: to ensure wise use and management of renewable resources. This is an example of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Given the right circumstances, the living organisms that we call renewable resources can replenish themselves indefinitely.