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Wolf Use of Summer Territory in Northeastern Minnesota
Author(s) -
DEMMA DOMINIC J.,
MECH L. DAVID
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the journal of wildlife management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1937-2817
pISSN - 0022-541X
DOI - 10.2193/2008-114
Subject(s) - canis , geography , range (aeronautics) , gray wolf , home range , ecology , physical geography , demography , biology , habitat , engineering , aerospace engineering , sociology
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.