The set of guiding principles for managing wildlife resources is provided by the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. This model consists of seven key principles that guide wildlife management decisions and conservation efforts. These principles include:

• Wildlife should be considered a public trust, meaning it is owned by the public and managed by the government on their behalf.
• Wildlife should be managed for sustainable use to ensure populations are preserved for future generations.
• Wildlife should be managed based on scientific principles and research.
• Wildlife management should be democratic, allowing public participation and access.
• Management should ensure the conservation of a diversity of species and habitats.
• Wildlife management should be economically efficient.
• Social equity is important to ensure all segments of society benefit from wildlife resources.

These guiding principles have been foundational in successful wildlife conservation and sustainable resource management in North America.