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Wolves, Bears, and Their Prey in Alaska: Biological and Social Challenges in Wildlife Management

By National Research Council; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Commission on Life Sciences; Committe

Book information

Publisher
National Academies Press
Year
1997
ISBN
9780309569101, 9780309064057
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (2655570 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
223\0
Time added
2023-08-30 23:44:17

Description

This book assesses Alaskan wolf and bear management programs from scientific and economic perspectives. Relevant factors that should be taken into account when evaluating the utility of such programs are identified. The assessment includes a review of current scientific knowledge about the dynamics and management of large mammalian predator-prey relationships and human harvest of wildlife in northern ecosystems, and an evaluation of the extent to which existing research and management data allow prediction of the outcome of wolf management or control programs and grizzly bear management programs. Included is an evaluation of available economic studies and methodologies for estimating the costs and benefits of predator control programs in Alaska.

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