Manitoba Hunter Safety Practice Exam

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What is meant by the "carrying capacity" of a piece of land?

The number of animals the land can sustain without damage to the habitat or the animals

The principle of carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that can be supported by a given habitat and its resources without causing long-term damage to the ecosystem. Option B is incorrect because carrying capacity is not limited to game animals and is not specific to a particular season. Option C is incorrect because it only refers to hunting, while carrying capacity can also apply to plant populations and non-hunted animals. Option D is incorrect because it only considers the weight of animals, not the overall health and balance of the ecosystem.

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The total amount of game that can be harvested from the land in a particular season

Hunters may only harvest from the land that they can physically carry

The maximum harvest weight for an animal of a given species

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