BIO 227 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Yosemite National Park, Lacey Act Of 1900, Teddy Bear
Document Summary
Passage of the lacey act of 1900 to control market hunting. Problem: because of interstate commerce, states didn"t have the justification to enforce their wildlife laws if wildlife was transported out of state. Big role in yosemite national park 1903. Teddy bear became his name after he refused to shoot a bear during hunt. He was an avid conservationist and avid hunter. In a safari trip 1909-1910 over 1100 animals were shot. 512 of these animals were shot between him and his son. 1934 duck stamp act from helping hunting to helping duck species anyone over 16 had to carry signed stamp and license to hunt. 1937 pittman-robertson act formally federal aid in restoring wildlife act . Protection for nongame species and their habitats.
