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13 sure there are not too many—in some areas, deer, turkeys, and other game can over-flourish, causing damage to farms and homes and even threatening the safety of human populations. Hunting regulations and shooting limits are carefully balanced to take all of this into account, so it’s important to know and obey them every time you hunt. And of course, never shoot more animals than you know you can clean, carry, and use. What’s Your Quarry? uck hunting is a popular way to enjoy the sport of hunting, but there are lots of kinds of game to try: rabbits, squirrels, quail, doves, geese, wild turkeys, and bigger game such as deer. De- pending on the kind of animal being hunted, the equipment needed can vary a great deal. Many beginning hunters start by catching smaller woodland animals (such as rabbits and squirrels) in traps. As they progress, they might move on to shooting waterfowl (such as, ducks or Ducks of many different species are the quarry of hunters.