Benefits of Hunting Laws

Game Conservation

To conserve wildlife for future generations to enjoy, wildlife management laws were passed. These laws allow game to flourish by:

• Establishing hunting seasons that limit harvesting and avoid nesting and mating seasons.
• Limiting hunting methods and equipment.
• Setting “bag” limits on the number of animals that can be taken.
• Establishing check stations and game tag requirements to enforce the laws.

Safety, Opportunity, and Funding

In addition to ensuring the availability of game for future generations, hunting laws:

• Establish safety guidelines for hunting that protect both hunters and non-hunters.
• Offer equal opportunity for all hunters, whether they use modern firearms, muzzleloaders, or bows.
• Ensure adequate funding for wildlife programs by collecting license fees, which annually raises millions of dollars.