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Wolf Use of Summer Territory in Northeastern Minnesota |
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| Authors: | DOMINIC J. DEMMA L. DAVID MECH |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota, 1980 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA E-mail: dominic.demma@alaska.gov Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 1800 Glenn Highway #4, Palmer, AK 99645, USA;2. United States Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711 37th Street, SE, Jamestown, ND 58401-7317, USA The Raptor Center, 1920 Fitch Avenue, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA |
| Abstract: | 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 ( = 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. |
| Keywords: | Canis lupus homesites Global Positioning System collars movements nomadism radiotracking rotational use telemetry wolves |