Hunters can promote wildlife conservation by providing what type of information to wildlife managers?

Providing species population data to wildlife managers is crucial for effective wildlife conservation efforts. This type of information helps managers understand the health and status of various wildlife populations, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding hunting regulations, habitat protection, and species management strategies. Accurate population data allows for monitoring changes over time, assessing the impacts of hunting and other human activities, and ensuring that species remain sustainable. By sharing this data, hunters play an active role in conservation, ensuring wildlife can thrive while balancing human interests.

While local wildlife trends, hunting preferences, and hunting trip logs offer useful insights, they do not have the same direct impact on conservation management decisions as species population data does.