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Winter Severity and Wolf Predation on
a Formerly Wolf-free Elk Herd

Management Implications

As wolves recolonize areas of the West outside Yellowstone National Park, concerns will be voiced about the possible effects of wolves on elk populations. Although this article does not directly address that issue, it does emphasize that the effect of wolves on elk numbers will be related to winter severity. Thus, any population modeling, hunting regulation changes, or other management reactions to wolf predation must consider this important relationship.

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Winter Severity and Wolf Predation on a Formerly Wolf-free Elk Herd

Management Implications

Winter Severity and Wolf Predation on
a Formerly Wolf-free Elk Herd