Georgia Hunter Education Course Practice Exam

What does 'bag limit' refer to?

1. The limit on the size of the bag you can carry while hunting

2. The total number of certain species you can harvest in a day

3. The weight of game you can legally transport

4. A restriction on the type of bags used for hunting

The correct answer is: The total number of certain species you can harvest in a day

Bag limit refers to the total number of certain species that a hunter is legally allowed to harvest in a single day. This limit is set by wildlife management authorities to help conserve and sustain healthy wildlife populations. It is crucial for hunters to adhere to bag limits to prevent over-harvesting and ensure the continued health of the natural environment and conservation of wildlife species. The other options are incorrect: A. The answer choice about the limit on the size of the bag is not related to bag limit in hunting terms. C. The weight of game you can legally transport is not what is referred to as bag limit in hunting regulations. D. There are no restrictions on the type of bags used for hunting in the context of bag limit.