Wolf population in the Central Superior National Forest, 1967-1985
January 1, 1986
Aerial radio-tracking and observation showed total number of wolves per year in 2,060-km2 area varied from 35 to 87 in winter and from 30 to 78 in spring and generally declined because of a decreasing deer herd. Since winter 1977-1978, the population has remained relatively stable because an increasing proportion of it has switched to preying on moose. The number of wolves preying on deer has continued to decline.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1986 |
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Title | Wolf population in the Central Superior National Forest, 1967-1985 |
Authors | L. D. Mech |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
Series Title | Research Paper |
Series Number | NC-270 |
Index ID | 5230161 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |