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Why is it important to learn and practice wildlife identification before hunting?

  1. To comply with game laws

  2. To ensure safety

  3. To select the correct ammunition

  4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

By learning and practicing wildlife identification, hunters are able to comply with game laws, ensuring the sustainability of the wildlife population and environment. This also promotes safety by preventing accidental hunting of non-game or protected species. Additionally, correctly identifying the targeted species allows hunters to select the appropriate ammunition and hunting methods, ensuring a more effective and humane kill. Therefore, all of the above options are important reasons to learn and practice wildlife identification before hunting.