Biological aspects of wolf recolonization in Utah

Authors

T. Adam Switalski, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Utah State University, Logan
Trey Simmons, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Utah State University, Logan
Shiree L. Duncan, Department of Forest Resources, Utah State University, Logan
Andreas S. Chavez, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Utah State University, Logan
Robert H. Schmidt, Department of Environment and Society, Utah State University, Logan

Abstract

Wolves have been one of the most scientifically examined of all wildlife species (Mech, 1995b). Many studies have focused on the effects of wolf reintroductions and recolonization. In this section, we address how wolves may naturally disperse into Utah, highlight areas identified in our habitat model as constituting the most favorable wolf habitat in Utah, estimate potential wolf populations in Utah, and describe what is currently known about the influence of wolves on an ecosystem.

Recommended Citation

Switalski, T. Adam; Simmons, Trey; Duncan, Shiree L.; Chavez, Andreas S.; and Schmidt, Robert H. (2002) "Biological aspects of wolf recolonization in Utah," Natural Resources and Environmental Issues: Vol. 10, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/nrei/vol10/iss1/5