Resident wildlife is managed for the people of California by a complicated political system which includes the wildlife resources, public, legislature, governor, county supervisors, federal government, land management agencies, Fish and Game Commission, Fish and Game Department, Wildlife Conservation Board, and colleges and universities. Biologists make none of the important management decisions, but are limited to technical, advisory, and educational roles. The political system will produce biologically sound management only if the people demand it. Biologists have an ethical commitment to management based on scientific principles, and must develop public support in order to meet that commitment.
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