Colorado Hunter Education Practice Exam

What is the main reason for hunting laws and regulations?

1. To increase government revenue

2. To make hunting more challenging

3. To manage wildlife populations

4. To restrict the use of firearms

The correct answer is: To manage wildlife populations

Hunting laws and regulations serve the primary purpose of managing wildlife populations. While generating revenue and promoting challenging hunting experiences may be secondary benefits of these laws and regulations, their main purpose is to ensure that hunting is sustainable and does not harm the overall balance of the ecosystem. Restricting the use of firearms may also be a part of these laws and regulations in order to prevent overhunting and promote safety, but it is not the main reason for their existence.