Minnesota Firearms Safety Hunter Education Practice Exam

Which of the following actions contributes to conservation efforts?

1. Feeding wildlife year-round

2. Planting food plots for game animals

3. Leaving all game animals undisturbed

4. Hunting only invasive species

The correct answer is: Planting food plots for game animals

Planting food plots for game animals contributes to conservation efforts by providing a source of food for these animals without disrupting their natural feeding and foraging patterns. Option A is incorrect because feeding wildlife year-round can result in animals becoming reliant on human-provided food, which can disrupt their natural behavior and survival instincts. Option C is incorrect because while leaving game animals undisturbed may seem like a conservation effort, it can actually lead to overpopulation and damage to ecosystems. Option D is incorrect because hunting only invasive species does not address the conservation of non-invasive species and their habitats.