Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education Course Practice Exam

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Which of the following best describes 'bag limit'?

  1. The total weight of game you can carry

  2. The maximum number of certain game species that a person may harvest in a single day

  3. A restriction on the type of bag you can use for hunting

  4. The limit of bags you can bring to a hunting area

The correct answer is: The maximum number of certain game species that a person may harvest in a single day

The correct answer is B. The term 'bag limit' refers to the maximum number of a certain game species that a person is allowed to harvest in a single day. This regulation helps ensure sustainable hunting practices by preventing overharvesting of game populations. It is important for hunters to adhere to bag limits to help conserve wildlife populations and maintain a healthy ecosystem for future generations. In contrast: A. The total weight of game you can carry does not accurately describe bag limit as bag limit specifically pertains to the number of game species harvested. C. A restriction on the type of bag you can use for hunting is not related to the concept of bag limit. D. The limit of bags you can bring to a hunting area is also not the correct definition of bag limit.