MTA Final Exam Step 1 of 3 33% Your Name(Required) First Last Your Email(Required) Address(Required) Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code As long as a trapper obeys all laws, it is not necessary to practice conservation on the trapline. True False Furbearers are most active during the daytime. True False Law enforcement is an important part of managing wildlife. True False Coyotes generally hunt in packs. True False Trapping seasons are based only on fur primeness. True False Red fox are usually not common in areas with high coyote populations. True False A trapper should always get permission to trap private farmland. True False When trapping you should go alone and not tell anyone where you are going. True False As long as there are trapping regulations, habitat management is not important. True False The actions of each individual trapper can affect the image of all trappers. True False The opossum is North America's only native marsupial. True False The Minnesota fur trade began in about 1850. True False Whenever a trapper sets a trap, he takes on the responsibility of making certain that it is regularly checked as required by law. True False It is always more efficient to put out as many traps as possible than to take more time making fewer, better quality sets. True False Rusty traps should be greased and oiled to make them faster. True False You should never reach through a hole in the ice with your hand to find a trap. True False Minnesota trappers are not legally obligated to report income from fur sales on their State or Federal income taxes. True False Pure wax when heated is extremely flammable and can cause severe burns if splashed on your skin. True False The main purpose of a fur stretcher is to make a pelt larger than natural so that it will sell for more money. True False Minnesota timber wolves average over 100 pounds. True False Trappers who take over their legal limit of furbearers are in effect stealing from honest trappers. True False The French voyaguers transported furs and trade goods, but did little trapping. True False Any bite by a wild carnivore should be examined by a doctor, and every reasonable attempt should be made to capture or kill the animal involved without damaging the head or skull. True False Dirt-hole sets for fox and coyote should be placed in tall, heavy cover. True False The value of a pelt depends only on how prime it is. True False Body gripping traps (conibear) should be waxed like any other trap. True False The ice around beaver houses can be dangerously thin even when air temperatures are well below zero. True False Hypothermia (exposure) is not life-threatening unless temperatures fall below freezing. True False The timing of fur primeness is mainly dependent on outdoor temperatures. True False Raw furs that are to be sold should never be salted. True False Muskrat pelts should not be placed on stretchers if the fur is wet. True False In general, baits are less selective than scents. True False In water trapping, drowning or killing sets should be used whenever possible. True False When drying furs, the warmer the curing area the better. True False Since trapping regulations change from year to year, it is important to study the annual regulations before setting traps. True False Which of the following is NOT a mistake commonly made by beginning trappers? Using the wrong size or style of trap Checking traps too often Fastening traps improperly Improper use of bait Which type of pelt should be dried fur-side out? Fox Mink Otter Muskrat Which of the following furbearers is NOT a carnivore? Gray fox Beaver Coyote Mink Otter The portion of a wildlife population that can be removed by trapping and hunting without causing a declining population is known as the: Carrying capacity Harvestable surplus Breeding population Non-breeders Which of the following is NOT a common reason for trapping? Income Recreation Species eradication Wildlife damage control Which of the following would be the poorest choice for a muskrat set in very shallow water where there is not enough water depth to insure drowning? Body-gripping trap Standard foothold trap Guarded foothold trap If you find an illegally set trap, you should: Remove it Trip it Notify a conservation officer Ignore it To trap selectively, a trapper should be knowledgeable of: The target animal's habitat The trapping area The proper use of lures and baits Various capture devices and systems All of the above Which one of the following does NOT belong to the same scientific family group of animals as the others? Fisher Striped Skunk Raccoon Badger Otter What is the best time to check land sets? Evening Noon Morning After dark Which of the following animals should be skinned "open"? Muskrat Raccoon Otter Beaver Which of the following did NOT contribute to the decline of furbearer populations in nineteenth century Minnesota? Unregulated trapping and hunting Habitat destruction Closed seasons Competition between fur companies Which is NOT a commonly used set for fox? Dirt-hole set Pocket set Flat set Scent-post set Although rabies cases are rare in Minnesota, which furbearer is more likely to carry this virus? Red fox Muskrat Skunk Raccoon Which of the following would help a person avoid wildlife disease or parasites? Wear gloves while skinning Wash hands after handling animals Avoid handling sick or abnormal animals Cook all wild game thoroughly before eating it All of the above Your results will be emailed to you. EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
