Title: Describe methods for minimizing negative wildlife encounters in outdoor recreational areas.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Managing Recreational Areas and Enterprises

Description should include

- potential wildlife hazards and risks
- animal welfare issues
- effects of human activity on ecosystems
- policies and regulations related to wildlife
- education of visitors (e.g., trash removal, pet safety).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What plant and animal species may be hazardous in nature?
- How does animal behavior affect wildlife policy?
- How can human populations affect wild animals and plants?
- What safety measures can minimize human and wildlife injury?
- What are three game laws designed to protect both animals and humans?
- What role does human behavior play in wildlife encounters?
- How do pets influence wildlife behavior?
- What is a bear box? Why is it important to use one in bear-prone areas?