Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

How can hunters show respect for natural resources?

1. By hunting only during the day

2. By leaving the hunting area cleaner than they found it

3. By using lead-based ammunition

4. By hunting endangered species to control their population

The correct answer is: By leaving the hunting area cleaner than they found it

Hunters can show respect for natural resources by leaving the hunting area cleaner than they found it because by picking up their litter and any other waste they may have created, they are not only protecting the environment but also showing care and consideration for the area where they are hunting. Choosing to hunt during the day may also show respect to natural resources, but it is not the best answer as it does not address any potential harms caused by hunting. Using lead-based ammunition is not a respectful choice as it can harm both the animals being hunted and the surrounding environment. Hunting endangered species, although it may control their population, does not show respect for natural resources as it can potentially harm the delicate balance of the ecosystem.