Agricultural producers experience more wildlife damage than any other occupational group across the world. Damage to crops and livestock can lead to significant monetary loss, negatively impacting a producer’s livelihood. ...

Over the last two decades, Wisconsin's forest products industry (FPI) supply chain has faced challenges leading to a decline in production. This trend has been exacerbated by the closure of forest product mills throughout ...

Few studies have documented reproductive rates, denning biology, habitat use, or movements (including dispersal) of black bears (Ursus americanus) in Wisconsin. This knowledge is required to effectively monitor and manage ...

We studied black bear (Ursus americanus) population dynamics on a hunted and an unhunted population in northern Wisconsin. One hundred thirty three bears were captured, marked, and followed from 1984-1994. The unhunted ...

Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen cycle through the environment naturally. However, excessive nutrient concentrations have negative effects on aquatic ecosystems and water quality. While the importance of good water ...

Greater sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis tabida) and endangered whooping cranes (Grus americana) share many life history traits. Therefore, evaluating sandhill crane productivity in certain locations could be an ...

Highways may threaten wolf (Canis lupus) habitat connectivity in the Great Lakes Region. Highways may further define the useable amount and arrangement of habitat within areas identified as suitable habitat. The two papers ...

In the early 20th century, waterfowl populations in North America faced sharp declines primarily due to overharvesting and habitat loss. In response, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP) was established in ...

Climate change is an urgent concern affecting human and natural systems including food security, human health, infrastructure, and economic sectors. Climate change education plays an important role in helping individuals ...