An Overview of the Legal History and Population Status of Wolves in Minnesota

摘要: The modern history of wolf populations in Minnesota, like other areas, is as much a story about humans it wolves. While competition among wolves large part driven by the availability resources such food and space (Fuller et al. 2003 ; Packard 2003) , wolf–human interactions are function real “competition” well perceived conflict or fear. Cultural attitudes have clearly played major role dynamics between (Boitani 1995 Fritts . Such human–wolf not constant. change, number people (and livestock) living close proximity to changes, degree dependence on shared changes. Our goal examine legal population but so doing we provide manifestation dynamics, context for understanding changes these through time. We summarize status distribution abundance. also highlight ecological factors associated with changing population, an overview methods used Minnesota Department Natural Resources (DNR) monitor statewide population.