Study Looks at how Wolverines React to Recreation — San Francisco Chronicle
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Researchers are studying the effects of winter recreation on wolverines in northwest Wyoming. The research project headed by Round River Conservation Studies is being done in the Teton Range and is part of a larger study that has been going on for about five years. Officials plan to continue the study through next winter. […]
Study eyes wolverines and skiers in Tetons
Aim is to determine how recreation influences rare mustelid, researcher says. By Mike Koshmrl | Jackson Hole News&Guide Biologists have selected the Tetons as the site of a multiyear study of wolverine habitat, in part because of the amount of human-powered winter recreation in the range. Now in its fifth field year, a research project […]
Wolverine study uncovers worries, sparks debate
Scott Stuntz – Teton Valley News A study to explore the impact of winter recreation on wolverines drew concerns about losing recreation opportunities during a public discussion in Driggs on February 20. The meeting mainly focused on the possible impact that recreation would have on female wolverines as they create dens and birth their young. […]