Wildlife is an important and cherished element of our natural heritage in the United States. But state and federal laws governing the ways we interact with wildlife can be complex to interpret and apply. Ten years ago, Wildlife Law: A Primer was the first book to lucidly explain wildlife law for readers with little or no legal training who needed to understand its intricacies. Today, navigating this legal terrain is trickier than ever as habitat for wildlife shrinks, technology gives us new ways to seek out wildlife, and unwanted human-wildlife interactions occur more frequently, sometimes with alarming and tragic outcomes.
This revised and expanded second edition retains key sections from the first edition, describing basic legal concepts while offering important updates that address recent legal topics. New chapters cover timely issues such as private wildlife reserves and game ranches, and the increased prominence of nuisance species as well as an expanded discussion of the Endangered Species Act, now more than 40 years old. Chapter sidebars showcase pertinent legal cases illustrating real-world application of the legal concepts covered in the main text.
Accessibly written, this is an essential, groundbreaking reference for professors and students in natural resource and wildlife programs, land owners, and wildlife professionals.
Preface
Part I: Public and Private Rights in Wildlife Chapter 1: The Basics Chapter 2: State Ownership and the Public Interest Chapter 3: Capturing and Owning Chapter 4: Wildlife on Private Land Chapter 5: Inland Fisheries
Part II: State and Tribal Governance Chapter 6: The Constitutional Framework Chapter 7: State Game Laws and Nuisance Species Chapter 8: Private Wildlife Operations Chapter 9: Indian Tribal Rights
Part III: Federal Lands and Statutes Chapter 10: Key Federal Statutes Chapter 11: Wildlife on Federal Lands Chapter 12: ESA: Listing and CH Chapter 13: ESA: Protections
Part IV: Looking Ahead Chapter 14: Landscapes, Climate Change, and the Future
Acknowledgments Notes Further Reading Index
"This invaluable primer is an excellent resource for wildlife professionals, lawyers, students, and those who love the outdoors. The authors deftly balance theory and practice in this comprehensive, accessible journey through wildlife law."