The Jackson Elk Herd: Intensive Wildlife Management in North America

1992 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles E. Kay ◽  
Mark S. Boyce
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Wildlife Management

scholarly journals Artelleet al. (2018) miss the science underlying North American wildlife management

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. eaat8281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan R. Mawdsley ◽  
John F. Organ ◽  
Daniel J. Decker ◽  
Ann B. Forstchen ◽  
Ronald J. Regan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
North American ◽  
Missing Information ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Wildlife Populations ◽  
Desk Review ◽  
Selection Of

Artelleet al. (2018) conclude that “hallmarks of science” are largely missing from North American wildlife management based on a desk review of selected hunting management plans and related documents found through Internet searches and email requests to state and provincial wildlife agencies. We highlight three fundamental problems that compromise the validity of the conclusions posited: missing information to support selection of “hallmarks of science,” confusion about the roles and nature of science and management, and failure to engage effectively with the scientists and managers actively managing wildlife populations in North America.

Effect of Weekly Hunting Frequency on Rate of Ducks Harvested

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 247-254
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. St. James ◽  
Michael L. Schummer ◽  
Richard M. Kaminski ◽  
Edward J. Penny ◽  
L. Wesley Burger
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Anas Platyrhynchos ◽  
Public Lands ◽  
Anas Crecca ◽  
Waterfowl Hunting ◽  
Anas Clypeata ◽  
Hunting Frequency ◽  
Wildlife Management Areas ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Waterfowl hunting is important culturally and economically in North America. Few studies have evaluated the relationship between weekly hunting frequency and rate of ducks harvested. We evaluated the effect of hunting 2 or 4 d/wk on rate of ducks harvested on three Mississippi Wildlife Management Areas, USA, during three waterfowl hunting seasons, December–January 2008–2011. Harvest of all ducks combined, mallard Anas platyrhynchos, northern shoveler Anas clypeata, or green-winged teal Anas crecca per hunter day did not differ between areas hunted 2 or 4 d/wk, but increased with hours spent afield. We suggest Wildlife Management Areas may be hunted 4 d/wk without reducing duck harvest per hunter day. We recommend continued evaluations of weekly hunting frequency on rate of ducks harvested to sustain science-guided management of waterfowl hunting on Mississippi public lands and elsewhere.

Effect of Weekly Hunting Frequency on Duck Abundances in Mississippi Wildlife Management Areas

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 144-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. St. James ◽  
Michael L. Schummer ◽  
Richard M. Kaminski ◽  
Edward J. Penny ◽  
L. Wesley Burger
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Anas Platyrhynchos ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Anas Crecca ◽  
Waterfowl Habitat ◽  
Anas Clypeata ◽  
Hunting Frequency ◽  
Wildlife Management Areas

Abstract Management of waterfowl habitat and hunting frequency is important to sustain hunting opportunities in Mississippi and elsewhere in North America. Managers have limited scientific information regarding the effect of weekly hunting frequency on waterfowl abundance for use in developing hunting plans for public hunting areas. We divided the hunted portions of three Mississippi Wildlife Management Areas into two treatments to evaluate the effect of hunting 2 versus 4 d/wk on duck abundance. Abundance of all ducks, mallard Anas platyrhynchos, northern shoveler Anas clypeata, and green-winged teal Anas crecca were not detectably different between weekly hunting frequencies. Sanctuary use increased approximately 30% during the first 1.25 h after sunrise regardless of hunting disturbance being present or absent. Our results indicate that duck abundance did not increase with increased rest days at Wildlife Management Areas, suggesting these areas may be hunted 4 d/wk without significantly decreasing duck abundance. Sanctuaries were used daily and may be vital to attract and retain ducks on Wildlife Management Areas.

Bobcat Population Status and Management in North America: Evidence of Large-Scale Population Increase

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan M. Roberts ◽  
Shawn M. Crimmins
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
North America ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lynx Rufus ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Population Status ◽  
Current Population ◽  
Monitoring Protocols

Abstract Bobcat Lynx rufus populations are thought to be increasing in North America; however, little information exists on their current population status. In the United States, management and monitoring of bobcat populations is the responsibility of state wildlife management agencies. We surveyed state wildlife management agencies in each of the 48 contiguous states regarding the current population status, distribution, and monitoring protocols of bobcats within each respective jurisdiction. We also surveyed the governments of Mexico and Canada regarding bobcat population status within their jurisdictions. We received responses from 47 U.S. states, Mexico, and 7 Canadian provinces. Responses indicate that bobcats occur in each of the contiguous states except for Delaware. Populations were reported to be stable or increasing in 40 states, with 6 states unable to report population trends and only 1 state (Florida) reporting decreases in bobcat populations. Of the 47 states in which bobcats occur, 41 employ some form of population monitoring. Population density estimates were available for 2,011,518 km2 (33.6%) of the estimated bobcat range in the United States, with population estimates between 1,419,333 and 2,638,738 individuals for this portion of their range and an estimated 2,352,276 to 3,571,681 individuals for the entire United States. These results indicate that bobcat populations have increased throughout the majority of their range in North America since the late 1990s and that populations within the United States are much higher than previously suggested.

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