Biological and Social Investigation of Human–Black Bear Conflicts in the Panhandle of Florida

摘要: As human–black bear conflicts increase, developing conflict mitigation strategies that account for both biological and social understanding has become a primary objective of managers. We examined black habitat use in the Florida Panhandle to understand its impact on spatial distribution conflicts. Focus groups were conducted with local residents wildlife professionals obtain participants' beliefs, attitudes, preferences toward bears management approaches. Findings suggest prefer using areas located closer humans while participants generally supported regional presence there was no consensus how manage human–bear Several human implications identified along suggestions additional research. Improving causes efficacy various can advance collaboration between public prof...