What is a characteristic of game animals?

Game animals often exhibit population dynamics that are heavily influenced by hunting.

• Reproductive Rates: Many game species have relatively high reproductive rates. This is an evolutionary adaptation that helps them offset losses due to predation and, in modern times, hunting. [Population Dynamics]
• Density Dependence: Their populations are often density-dependent, meaning that birth and death rates change depending on the population size. For example, if a population gets too large, competition for resources increases, which can lead to decreased birth rates and increased death rates.
• Harvest Management: Understanding these Population Dynamics is crucial for effective Harvest%20Management strategies, which aim to maintain healthy and sustainable populations. Game agencies often use models and data on population size, age structure, and harvest rates to set hunting regulations.