Effective October 30, 2009, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Delaware online course—the official hunter education course of the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife.

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The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Delaware certification.

Wildlife Conservation

How wildlife is conserved; the hunter's role in wildlife management . . .

White tail deer

Learning Objectives

You should be able to:

Define wildlife conservation, and explain how it differs from preservation.
List the five essential elements for wildlife habitat.
Define carrying capacity.
List the factors that limit wildlife populations.
Explain the role of hunting in wildlife conservation.
Give five examples of wildlife management practices, and explain how each helps conserve wildlife populations.
Explain why the correct identification of wildlife is crucial for hunting.
List the five groups commonly used to divide wildlife.
Give one example of a large mammal and some of its distinguishing features.
Tell where to find more information on identifying characteristics, habitat, and range of common wildlife species.

Delaware Division of
Fish & Wildlife

Course Overview

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Wildlife Guide

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