CTS Wildlife 21st
Century Approach
Country, Wildlife, Approaches, Equipment, Activities
This
course is designed to present the course work, and meet the objectives of,
WLD1010, WLD1080, WLD1020, WLD1070, WLD2070 and WLD1030. The activities are
being grouped into five areas in an effort to maximize class time when weather
is generally least conducive to outdoor activity. Online assignments will be utilized
when possible and student designed - and led - activities will be encouraged.
Country
A study of Alberta, its natural regions, biological zones,
land use/management, and comparative studies, lakes and rivers, historical use
of wildlife.
Wildlife
A
study of the wildlife of Alberta and Canada, the change in ranges, extinct,
extirpated, endangered & threatened, freshwater fisheries
Approaches
How wildlife
management works, employment in the management fields, role of hunters and
fishers, economic value of wildlife, ecotourism, public opinion.
Equipment
An introduction to firearms and firearm safety, archery, fishing
equipment, camping equipment, survival and first aid kits.
Practice
Practical experiences with open water and hard water angling,
small bore, large bore and shotgun shooting, outdoor cooking over gas and fire,
planning for, and completing, an outdoor excursion.
Students will develop an all encompassing document which will
contain all information pertaining directly to the course’s outdoor
experiences. It will contain all assignments indicated with ***, which include all planning documents for
outdoor activities, responsibilities list, personal and group equipment lists,
and required reference articles. This document is called the GRRRR (General
Reference, Responsibility & Recording Report).
Items marked with *** must be
included in the GRRRR.
Country
“Maps R Us” Assignment - Label a map of Canada with the
different ecological/natural regions. Label a map of Alberta with the different ecological/natural
regions, include the Red Deer river, North
Saskatchewan river, Edmonton, Calgary and Hanna. (WLD1020)
“Ecosystem”
Assignment - Define an ecosystem: biotic and a-biotic components, explain
interrelatedness of components, select and compare two ecosystems from within
Alberta; identify environmental factors which affect wildlife populations;
explain “carrying capacity” and “limiting factors”, include a food chain which
includes consumers and producers of the most and least complexity (WLD1010)
MAJOR GROUP (2 PEOPLE) PROJECT
Wildlife
“Wildlife
Is…” Assignment - Create a personal definition of wildlife. Base the definition
on legislation, personal experience and relationship to the outdoors. (WLD1010)
Design and make a t-shirt with the slogan.
“Urban
vs Rural” Assignment - Describe the major groups of
wildlife in Canada and Alberta; give examples of species in urban vs rural environments; give examples of species in land vs water environments (WLD1020)
“Be
The Expert” Assignment - Undertake an in-depth study of an Alberta species from
each of three of the natural regions; compare the physiology, behavior, habitat,
and specific regional adaptations of each; create a food web for one species; present
to the class on one species as coordinated with the instructor.(WLD1020)
“Big
Game Comparison” Assignment - Make a chart of 6 big game species in Alberta;
note regions found, season, limit, specific requirements for hunting
(male/female, 3-point, etc.); special registration requirements (WLD1070)
or
“Game
Bird Comparison” Assignment - Make a chart of upland game birds of Alberta;
compare plumage, size, habitat, hunting limits, and special regulations (WLD1070)
or
“Waterfowl
Comparison” Assignment - Make a chart of 8 species of waterfowl in Alberta;
compare plumage, habitat, hunting limits and special regulations (WLD1070)
“Game
Fish Comparison” Assignment - Make a chart of 6 species of game fish in
Alberta; compare physiology, habitat, angling methods, limits and special
regulations (WLD1080)
Approaches
“Conservation vs Preservation”
Assignment - Compare and contrast “conservation” and “preservation” as they
pertain to wildlife. Use examples from Alberta (WLD1010) GROUP PROJECT (3 PEOPLE MAX)
“Be An Expert Manager” Assignment - Explain
the game management practices which have affected the species of Alberta
wildlife you used in the “Be An Expert” assignment.
Examine the past changes, present management approaches and the future outlook
for the species.
“Fishing
for Dummies” Assignment - Create a comparison chart for the following fishing
techniques: fly fishing, trolling, shore fishing (casting), ice fishing.
Describe the gear, tackle, techniques, bait, species commonly targeted,
advantages, and drawbacks. (WLD1080)
“The
Ethical Hunter” Assignment - Develop a list of responsibilities and ethics as
they relate to hunting. List topics which require advocacy, i.e. pollution,
endangered species, habitat loss, and standards which must be part of ethical
consideration, i.e. landowner relations, respect for self, others, wildlife and
hunting, laws and their enforcement, etc. (WLD1070) Watch “Open Season” and
complete the Hollywood perceptions assignment.
“Top
10 Hunter Responsibilities” Assignment - Examine the legal responsibilities of
hunters and create a top ten list of those you PERSONALLY feel are the most
important and explain why. (WLD1070)***
“Environmental
Stewardship Poster” Assignment - Design a poster on Environmental Stewardship
which includes the ways users of the outdoors can best take care of the
environment and the benefits of doing so. (WLD1070)***
or
“No
Trace Poster” Assignment - Design a poster on “No Trace” or “Minimal Impact”
outdoor activities. (WLD1070)***
or
“Ecotourism
Brochure” Assignment - Develop and design a brochure for an ecotourism
activity. (WLD1070)***
“Dressing
for Dummies” Assignment - Explain the process for field dressing big game and
game birds. (WLD1070)
“User
Beware Poster” Assignment - Examine the hazards and risks that need to be
considered when planning an outdoor activity. Select a specific activity and
create a risk assessment for a five-day itinerary. Create a poster that could
be placed at a trail-head or jumping off point to warn users.(WLD1030)***
Approaches cont’d
“When
I Grow Up…” Assignment - Research an occupation which deals with some aspect of
this course. List all of the important information, such as education, salary,
work conditions, benefits, drawbacks, duties, skills, etc. As a class, decide
on three general questions to ask each person in the different occupations and
each class member is to contact a person in their occupation with the
questions. (General)
Equipment
“Personal
Equipment List” Assignment - Personalize an equipment list for a three day
backpacking adventure. Rank the equipment in order of importance.(WLD1030)***
“Personal Survival Kit” Assignment - Research and build a
personal survival kit. Research and design a survival kit for a group of 4. (WLD1030)***
“Personal First Aid Kit” Assignment – Research, design and
build a personal first aid kit. Research and design a survival kit for a group of 4. Create
a single sheet of important, basic first aid information and practices which
can be laminated and included in your first aid kit. (WLD1030)***
“How
to Eat in the Woods” Assignment - Examine nutritional recommendations for
outdoor activities. Create a three day menu fitting the criteria given to you
by the instructor. Create an cooking equipment list for backpacking, car
camping, and group camping.(WLD1030)***
“Stinky
or Not Stinky” Assignment - Research personal hygiene practices for outdoor
excursions. Make a “do’s and don’ts” list. (WLD1030)***
“Know Your Guns” Assignment - Become familiar with the five
action types of firearms and archery equipment, their parts, safeties, sights
and handling. (WLD1070)
“Take
Me Fishing” Assignment - Research and design an equipment list for one type of
open water angling (spin cast, bait cast, fly fishing, trolling) and for
hard water angling (ice fishing). Include all safety equipment and list any
special considerations with each type of fishing. (WLD1080)
Practice
“You
Cook It, You Eat It” Assignment - Research, prepare and cook meals safely over
a variety of heat sources. (WLD1030)***
“Point
and Shoot” Assignment - Shoot small bore rifle safely from a variety of
positions. (WLD2070)
“Big
Bang” Assignment - Shoot large bore rifle safely from the bench. (WLD2070)
“Shotguns for Skippy” Assignment - Shoot shotgun safely in a
trap-shooting situation. (WLD2070)
“Sticks, Strings and William Tell” Assignment - Shoot a bow
and arrow safely in a target situation. (WLD2070)
Practice cont’d
“Make
Fire, Big Smoke” Assignment - Demonstrate several ways to safely start a fire
(WLD1030)***
“Get
It Together” Assignment - Plan an outdoor drive in excursion of between 2 and
four days and nights. All organizing must be done in a group, food and any
costs agreed upon must be shared within the group. (WLD1030)***
“Survival Camp Plan” Assignment - Plan an outdoor survival
excursion of between 2 and 5 days and nights. Sleeping will be done in a lean-to
built on site, cooking done over a fire, no running
water will be available. All organizing must be done in a group, food and any
costs agreed upon must be shared within the group. (WLD1030)***
“Fishing
for Complements” Assignment - Participate in fishing activity, whether hard
and/or open water angling. (WLD1080)
“Look
Ma, No Blood!!!” Assignment - Demonstrate safe use of firearms, archery
equipment, knives, axes, rope, fire and other outdoor equipment. (WLD2070)
“Ready
or Not, Here I Come!!!” Assignment – Come up with a game or activity which can
be done in the forest.