Greater Yellowstone Wolverine Program: practical, science-based solutions for wolverine conservation

Publication Type:

Unpublished

Authors:

Inman, Robert M.; Packila, Mark L.; Inman, Kristine H.; Spence, Rob S.; McCauley, Deborah

Source:

Wildlife Conservation Society, p.27 (2008)

Call Number:

U08INM01IDUS

Keywords:

Central Linkage Ecosystem, Conservation, den surveys, GPS monitoring, Greater Yellowstone Wolverine Program, mammals, wolverine

Abstract:

The 2008 progress report on the Greater Yellowstone Wolverine Program supporting wolverine conservation. Highlights are a.) females wolverine missing foot reproduces, b.) wolverine program shifts emphasis into Central Linkage Ecosystem, c.) remote camera provides first look at den-related behavior, d.) Montana steps forward with metapopulation management strategy, e.) spring 2008 fixed-wing den surveys, f.) GPS collars on 5 adult female wolverines provide valuable data related to winter recreation, and g.) successful den captures in the Central Linkage Ecosystem.

Notes:

Pagination, includes: tables, figures, and appendixes

Shelf Note: Electronic File - Zoology: MAMMALS

This report is tied to SCP permit number #020814. Many of the wolverine observations reside in the IFWIS database obtaining through other sources.