Which of the following best describes game species?

• A. Species that can be legally hunted
• B. Species that are never hunted
• C. Species that can be hunted only with permits
• D. Species that are endangered

Answer: (A)

Game species are animals that may be hunted under legal regulations. The defining feature is that hunting them is allowed because wildlife agencies regulate them with specific rules—like seasons, bag limits, and licensing—to ensure sustainable harvest. This differentiates them from animals that are protected and not legal to hunt, or from categories that describe conservation status rather than hunting status. While permits and other rules are part of hunting, the key idea is that these species can be legally hunted under established regulations.