Hunting Unit Crossword Review

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Across
  1. 2. A large predator whose populations have rebounded after near extirpation
  2. 3. Animals living freely in their natural environment
  3. 6. Large-scale farming that relies on mechanization, chemical fertilizers, and mass production methods.
  4. 7. The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem
  5. 8. The maximum number of a particular species that a hunter is allowed to harvest
  6. 9. The natural environment where a species lives
  7. 13. The practice of managing wildlife populations and their habitats
  8. 14. Ground-dwelling birds native to the U.S. known for their distinctive head plumage
  9. 15. capacity The maximum population number of a species the environment can support
  10. 16. The designated time frame during which hunting is permitted for specific species
  11. 17. Government payments to farmers that encourage the production of corn, which is used in many processed foods.
  12. 20. A community of living organisms and their environment
  13. 22. The act of hunting large mature animals for sport and putting them on display.
  14. 23. Plants or animals that have been altered through genetic engineering to exhibit certain traits, such as pest resistance or higher yields.
  15. 24. An animal that is hunted and eaten by predators
Down
  1. 1. Methods used to prevent food spoilage and extend shelf life (e.g., freezing, drying, canning).
  2. 3. The most harvested big game animal in the U.S.
  3. 4. The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another
  4. 5. Common waterfowl prized for eating
  5. 9. The destruction or alteration of natural environments, impacting species survival
  6. 10. Practices that meet current needs without compromising future generations
  7. 11. Introduced species of upland game bird that is not considered invasive
  8. 12. Non-native species that disrupt local ecosystems
  9. 15. The responsible management of natural resources to prevent exploitation
  10. 18. A system of raising livestock using intensive methods to maximize output, often at the cost of animal welfare.
  11. 19. A species that is at risk of extinction
  12. 21. An animal that hunts and eats other animals