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India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 bans the killing of all wild animals. | What bans the killing of all wild animals? | India's Wildlife Protection Act |
India's Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 bans the killing of all wild animals. | What year was this protection act put into place? | 1972 |
However, the Chief Wildlife Warden may, if satisfied that any wild animal from a specified list has become dangerous to human life, or is so disabled or diseased as to be beyond recovery, permit any person to hunt such an animal. | Who can permit a person to hunt wild animals? | Chief Wildlife Warden |
In this case, the body of any wild animal killed or wounded becomes government property. | What happens to the body of the wild animal killed? | becomes government property |
Unarmed fox hunting on horseback with hounds is the type of hunting most closely associated with the United Kingdom; | What type of hunting is most closely associated with the UK? | fox hunting |
Unarmed fox hunting on horseback with hounds is the type of hunting most closely associated with the United Kingdom; | How do the English hunt foxes? | on horseback with hounds |
What in other countries is called "hunting" is called "shooting" (birds) or "stalking" (deer) in Britain. | In England, what is hunted when "shooting" is called for? | birds |
Originally a form of vermin control to protect livestock, fox hunting became a popular social activity for newly wealthy upper classes in Victorian times and a traditional rural activity for riders and foot followers alike. | Why were foxes originally hunted? | form of vermin control to protect livestock |
Deer stalking with rifles is carried out on foot without hounds, using stealth. | How is deer stalking with rifles carried out? | on foot without hounds, using stealth |
Unarmed fox hunting on horseback with hounds is the type of hunting most closely associated with the United Kingdom; | What hunting is done on horseback with hounds? | fox |
Unarmed fox hunting on horseback with hounds is the type of hunting most closely associated with the United Kingdom; | Hunting horseback with hound is associated with whom? | United Kingdom |
Originally a form of vermin control to protect livestock, fox hunting became a popular social activity for newly wealthy upper classes in Victorian times and a traditional rural activity for riders and foot followers alike. | In Victorian times a popular social activity was? | fox hunting |
Deer stalking with rifles is carried out on foot without hounds, using stealth. | What is carried out on foot without hounds? | Deer stalking |
Pairs of Sight hounds (or long-dogs), such as greyhounds, may be used to pursue a hare in coursing, where the greyhounds are marked as to their skill in coursing the hare (but are not intended to actually catch it), or the hare may be pursued with scent hounds such as beagles or harriers. | Hounds were used for what purpose? | to pursue |
Shooting as practised in Britain, as opposed to traditional hunting, requires little questing for game—around thirty-five million birds are released onto shooting estates every year, some having been factory farmed. | What does shooting in Britain require little questing for? | game |
Shooting as practised in Britain, as opposed to traditional hunting, requires little questing for game—around thirty-five million birds are released onto shooting estates every year, some having been factory farmed. | About how many birds are released onto shooting estates every year in the UK? | thirty-five million |
Shoots can be elaborate affairs with guns placed in assigned positions and assistants to help load shotguns. | What kind of affairs can shoots be? | elaborate |
When in position, "beaters" move through the areas of cover, swinging sticks or flags to drive the game out. | Who uses swinging sticks or flags to drive game out? | "beaters" |
The open season for grouse in the UK begins on 12 August, the so-called Glorious Twelfth. | What is the Glorious Twelfth in the UK? | open season for grouse |
Shooting as practised in Britain, as opposed to traditional hunting, requires little questing for game—around thirty-five million birds are released onto shooting estates every year, some having been factory farmed. | About how many birds are released onto shooting estates every year? | thirty-five million |
When in position, "beaters" move through the areas of cover, swinging sticks or flags to drive the game out. | Who swings sticks or flags to drive game out? | beaters |
The open season for grouse in the UK begins on 12 August, the so-called Glorious Twelfth. | When does open season for grouse begin in the UK? | 12 August |
The definition of game in the United Kingdom is governed by the Game Act 1831. | What is the UK definition of game is governed by? | Game Act 1831 |
Shoots can be elaborate affairs with guns placed in assigned positions and assistants to help load shotguns. | Why are assistants used? | help load shotguns |
Hunting is primarily regulated by state law; | What law primarily regulates hunting? | state |
additional regulations are imposed through United States environmental law in the case of migratory birds and endangered species. | What additional type of law applies in the case of migratory birds and endangered species? | environmental |
Regulations vary widely from state to state and govern the areas, time periods, techniques and methods by which specific game animals may be hunted. | What varies widely from state to state? | Regulations |
Some states make a distinction between protected species and unprotected species (often vermin or varmints for which there are no hunting regulations). | What do some states make a distinction between? | protected species and unprotected species |
Hunters of protected species require a hunting license in all states, for which completion of a hunting safety course is sometimes a prerequisite. | What do hunters of protected species require in all states? | a hunting license |
Hunting is primarily regulated by state law; | How is hunting regulated? | by state law |
additional regulations are imposed through United States environmental law in the case of migratory birds and endangered species. | Migratory birds and endangered species are protected by what law? | United States environmental law |
Hunters of protected species require a hunting license in all states, for which completion of a hunting safety course is sometimes a prerequisite. | What hunters require a hunting license in all states? | Hunters of protected species |
Hunters of protected species require a hunting license in all states, for which completion of a hunting safety course is sometimes a prerequisite. | What is sometimes a prerequisite of obtaining a hunting license? | hunting safety course |
Hunting big game typically requires a "tag" for each animal harvested. | What is required when hunting big game? | a "tag" for each animal harvested |
Tags must be purchased in addition to the hunting license, and the number of tags issued to an individual is typically limited. | Tags are purchased in addition to what? | the hunting license |
Tags must be purchased in addition to the hunting license, and the number of tags issued to an individual is typically limited. | What is typically limited to an individual? | number of tags issued |
Tags may be further restricted to a specific area, or wildlife management unit. | A wildlife management unit is a place where what may be restricted to? | Tags |
Hunting migratory waterfowl requires a duck stamp from the Fish and Wildlife Service in addition to the appropriate state hunting license. | What kind of stamp is required to hunt migratory waterfowl? | duck |
Hunting big game typically requires a "tag" for each animal harvested. | When hunting big game what is typically required? | tag |
Tags must be purchased in addition to the hunting license, and the number of tags issued to an individual is typically limited. | What must be purchased with hunting license is comes in a limited number? | Tags |
In cases where there are more prospective hunters than the quota for that species, tags are usually assigned by lottery. | How are tags assigned if there are more hunters than game? | by lottery |
Hunting migratory waterfowl requires a duck stamp from the Fish and Wildlife Service in addition to the appropriate state hunting license. | What is required of hunting migratory waterfowl? | duck stamp |
Hunting migratory waterfowl requires a duck stamp from the Fish and Wildlife Service in addition to the appropriate state hunting license. | Who issues requirement for hunting migratory waterfowl? | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Gun usage in hunting is typically regulated by game category, area within the state, and time period. | How is gun usage typically regulated? | game category, area within the state, and time period |
Regulations for big-game hunting often specify a minimum caliber or muzzle energy for firearms. | What often specify a minimum caliber or muzzle energy for firearms? | Regulations for big-game hunting |
The use of rifles is often banned for safety reasons in areas with high population densities or limited topographic relief. | Why is the use of rifles often banned? | safety reasons |
Regulations may also limit or ban the use of lead in ammunition because of environmental concerns. | Why may regulations ban the use of lead in ammunition? | environmental concerns |
Specific seasons for bow hunting or muzzle-loading black-powder guns are often established to limit competition with hunters using more effective weapons. | Why are specific seasons for bow hunting established? | limit competition with hunters using more effective weapons |
The use of rifles is often banned for safety reasons in areas with high population densities or limited topographic relief. | Why are the use of rifles banned? | safety reasons |
Gun usage in hunting is typically regulated by game category, area within the state, and time period. | How is gun useage regulated? | by game category |
Regulations for big-game hunting often specify a minimum caliber or muzzle energy for firearms. | What is specified in big-game hunting? | minimum caliber |
Hunting in the United States is not associated with any particular class or culture; | What is hunting in the U.S. not associated with? | any particular class or culture |
a 2006 poll showed seventy-eight percent of Americans supported legal hunting, although relatively few Americans actually hunt. | What percentage of Americans supported legal hunting in 2006? | seventy-eight percent |
At the beginning of the 21st century, just six percent of Americans hunted. | What percentage of Americans actually hunted at the beginning of the 21st century? | just six percent |
Southerners in states along the eastern seaboard hunted at a rate of five percent, slightly below the national average, and while hunting was more common in other parts of the South at nine percent, these rates did not surpass those of the Plains states, where twelve percent of Midwesterners hunted. | What percentage of Midwesterners hunted? | twelve percent |
Overall, in the 1996–2006 period, the number of hunters over the age of sixteen declined by ten percent, a drop attributable to a number of factors including habitat loss and changes in recreation habits. | How much did the number of hunters over the age of sixteen decline in the period between 1996-2006? | ten percent |
a 2006 poll showed seventy-eight percent of Americans supported legal hunting, although relatively few Americans actually hunt. | What percentage of Americans support legal hunting? | seventy-eight percent |
At the beginning of the 21st century, just six percent of Americans hunted. | What percentage of Americans actually hunted at the beginning of the 21st century? | six percent |
Southerners in states along the eastern seaboard hunted at a rate of five percent, slightly below the national average, and while hunting was more common in other parts of the South at nine percent, these rates did not surpass those of the Plains states, where twelve percent of Midwesterners hunted. | South Easterners hunted at what rate? | five percent |
Southerners in states along the eastern seaboard hunted at a rate of five percent, slightly below the national average, and while hunting was more common in other parts of the South at nine percent, these rates did not surpass those of the Plains states, where twelve percent of Midwesterners hunted. | Midwesterners hunted at what rate? | twelve percent |
Overall, in the 1996–2006 period, the number of hunters over the age of sixteen declined by ten percent, a drop attributable to a number of factors including habitat loss and changes in recreation habits. | What years did hunting decline? | 1996–2006 |
Regulation of hunting within the United States dates from the 19th century. | When do hunting regulations date from in the US? | 19th century |
Some modern hunters see themselves as conservationists and sportsmen in the mode of Theodore Roosevelt and the Boone and Crockett Club. | What do some modern hunters see themselves as? | conservationists and sportsmen |
Local hunting clubs and national organizations provide hunter education and help protect the future of the sport by buying land for future hunting use. | What organizations provide hunter education and help protect the future of the sport? | Local hunting clubs and national organizations |
Some groups represent a specific hunting interest, such as Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, or the Delta Waterfowl Foundation. | Ducks Unlimited and the Delta Waterfowl are examples of groups representing what? | a specific hunting interest |
Many hunting groups also participate in lobbying the federal government and state government. | What do many hunting groups participate in doing at the federal and state level? | lobbying |
Some modern hunters see themselves as conservationists and sportsmen in the mode of Theodore Roosevelt and the Boone and Crockett Club. | What do modern hunters see themselves as? | conservationists and sportsmen |
Local hunting clubs and national organizations provide hunter education and help protect the future of the sport by buying land for future hunting use. | Who provides hunter education? | Local hunting clubs |
Many hunting groups also participate in lobbying the federal government and state government. | What do hunting groups also participate in? | lobbying the federal government and state government |
Regulation of hunting within the United States dates from the 19th century. | What century is U.S. regulations dates from? | 19th |
Each year, nearly $200 million in hunters' federal excise taxes are distributed to state agencies to support wildlife management programs, the purchase of lands open to hunters, and hunter education and safety classes. | How much money is distributed to state agencies to support wildlife management programs each year? | $200 million |
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps, a required purchase for migratory waterfowl hunters over sixteen years old, has raised over $700 million to help purchase more than 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; | How much money has the sale of Federal Duck Stamps raised since 1934? | over $700 million |
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps, a required purchase for migratory waterfowl hunters over sixteen years old, has raised over $700 million to help purchase more than 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; | How many acres can the money raised from the sale of federal duck stamps help purchase? | 5,200,000 acres |
States also collect money from hunting licenses to assist with management of game animals, as designated by law. | What do states use some of the money from hunting licenses to assist with? | management of game animals |
A key task of federal and state park rangers and game wardens is to enforce laws and regulations related to hunting, including species protection, hunting seasons, and hunting bans. | What is a key task of state park rangers and game wardens? | to enforce laws and regulations related to hunting |
Each year, nearly $200 million in hunters' federal excise taxes are distributed to state agencies to support wildlife management programs, the purchase of lands open to hunters, and hunter education and safety classes. | Who are federal excise taxes are distributed to? | state agencies |
Each year, nearly $200 million in hunters' federal excise taxes are distributed to state agencies to support wildlife management programs, the purchase of lands open to hunters, and hunter education and safety classes. | What do the taxes support? | wildlife management programs |
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps, a required purchase for migratory waterfowl hunters over sixteen years old, has raised over $700 million to help purchase more than 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; | How much has Federal Duck Stamps raised? | $700 million |
Since 1934, the sale of Federal Duck Stamps, a required purchase for migratory waterfowl hunters over sixteen years old, has raised over $700 million to help purchase more than 5,200,000 acres (8,100 sq mi; | What does land has Federal Duck Stamp money helped purchase? | 5,200,000 acres |
A key task of federal and state park rangers and game wardens is to enforce laws and regulations related to hunting, including species protection, hunting seasons, and hunting bans. | Park rangers and game wardens enforce laws and regulations related to what? | hunting |
Varmint hunting is an American phrase for the selective killing of non-game animals seen as pests. | What is varmint hunting an American phrase for? | selective killing of non-game animals seen as pests |
While not always an efficient form of pest control, varmint hunting achieves selective control of pests while providing recreation and is much less regulated. | What does varmint hunting achieve? | selective control of pests |
Varmint species are often responsible for detrimental effects on crops, livestock, landscaping, infrastructure, and pets. Some animals, such as wild rabbits or squirrels, may be utilised for fur or meat, but often no use is made of the carcass. | What detrimental effects are varmint species often responsible for visiting on? | crops, livestock, landscaping, infrastructure, and pets. |
In the US state of Louisiana, a non-native rodent known as a nutria has become so destructive to the local ecosystem that the state has initiated a bounty program to help control the population. | Where has a non-native rodent known as a nutria become very destructive? | Louisiana |
In the US state of Louisiana, a non-native rodent known as a nutria has become so destructive to the local ecosystem that the state has initiated a bounty program to help control the population. | What has the state of Louisiana done to combat the nutria? | initiated a bounty program |
Varmint hunting is an American phrase for the selective killing of non-game animals seen as pests. | What is phrased for selective killing of non-game animals. | Varmint hunting |
Some animals once considered varmints are now protected, such as wolves. | What was once considered a varmint but is now protected? | wolves |
In the US state of Louisiana, a non-native rodent known as a nutria has become so destructive to the local ecosystem that the state has initiated a bounty program to help control the population. | What is the non-native varmint of Louisiana? | nutria |
In the US state of Louisiana, a non-native rodent known as a nutria has become so destructive to the local ecosystem that the state has initiated a bounty program to help control the population. | What did Louisiana initiate to control the varmint population? | bounty program |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | When was internet hunting introduced? | 2005 |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | How did Internet hunting allow people to hunt? | using remotely controlled guns |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | Who criticized the practice of Internet hunting? | hunters |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | What did hunters feel hunting over the Internet violated? | principles of fair chase |
As a representative of the National Rifle Association (NRA) explained, "The NRA has always maintained that fair chase, being in the field with your firearm or bow, is an important element of hunting tradition. | What has the NRA always maintained that being in the field with your firearm is? | an important element of hunting tradition |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | What allows people to hunt over the internet? | Internet hunting |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | When was this type of hunting introduced? | 2005 |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | How is this type of hunting done? | hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns |
When Internet hunting was introduced in 2005, allowing people to hunt over the Internet using remotely controlled guns, the practice was widely criticised by hunters as violating the principles of fair chase. | What was the principle was this type of hunting said to violate? | fair chase |
As a representative of the National Rifle Association (NRA) explained, "The NRA has always maintained that fair chase, being in the field with your firearm or bow, is an important element of hunting tradition. | Who spoke on this violation? | National Rifle Association (NRA) |
With approximately 12,000 sport hunters applying for hunting licences in recent years (in a very small country of about the size of the state of Delaware at about 5128 square kilometers and 1. | Approximately how many sport hunters applied for hunting licences in recent years? | 12,000 |