Hunters should be scientists, or at least think like them, in order to make good wildlife choices. Here’s a study looking at predation that produced results which don’t fit common beliefs. MLive reports on a series of findings on the impact of wolves, coyotes, bobcats, black bears, and severe winters. Better yet, this study analyzes predation based on region, since winter conditions vary greatly in Michigan. The findings may surprise you.
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In the snowy woods of the western Upper Peninsula, wildlife researchers are learning a thing or two about deer survival: what preys on adult whitetails and fawns — and what else contributes to their deaths.
Some in the hunting community presume the answer is wolves. Many know harsh winters take a toll. Both are true, according to recent research, but a lot depends on other factors, such as the availability of young forests and food, predator density, and what other prey are available. The study, started in 2009 by Mississippi State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, has turned up some surprises… [continued]
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Photo: Dave Kenyon/Michigan DNR
