Wolf use of summer territory in northeastern Minnesota

Journal of Wildlife Management
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Abstract

Movements of wolves (Canis lupus) during summer 2003 and 2004 in the Superior National Forest were based around homesites but included extensive use of territories. Away from homesites, wolves used different areas daily, exhibiting rotational use. Mean daily range overlap was 22 (SE 0.02) and that of breeding wolves was significantly greater than for nonbreeders (x 25 and 16, respectively). Rotational use may improve hunting success. Managers seeking to remove entire packs must maintain control long enough to ensure that all pack members are targeted.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Wolf use of summer territory in northeastern Minnesota
Series title Journal of Wildlife Management
DOI 10.2193/2008-114
Volume 73
Issue 3
Year Published 2009
Language English
Contributing office(s) Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
Description 5 p.
Larger Work Type Article
Larger Work Subtype Journal Article
Larger Work Title Journal of Wildlife Management
First page 380
Last page 384
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