Role of the wolf in a deer decline in the Superior National Forest
January 1, 1977
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) declined in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota between 1968 and 1974. In a 3,000 sq km area of the poorest habitat, deer were decimated. Contributing factors were severe winters, deteriorating habitat, and wolves. Wolves killed older deer, but insufficient fawns were available to replace them.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Title | Role of the wolf in a deer decline in the Superior National Forest |
| Authors | L. D. Mech, P.D. Karns |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Series Title | Research Paper |
| Series Number | NC-148 |
| Index ID | 5230131 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |