Wildlife Research - Large Mammals

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Large mammals greatly add to the wild appeal of open space, perform important ecological functions, and provide recreation for wildlife enthusiasts. If fact, the White-tailed deer is Wisconsin´s state wildlife animal [exit DNR].

Large mammals such as deer, bears, and wolves are particularly affected by modified ecosystems and habitat. A broad range of information is needed on the ecology of large mammals in a variety of situations.

Population numbers and trends are needed for all species; monitoring methods need to be examined and improved where appropriate, and ecological factors resulting in excessively high or low populations need to be determined. The DNR is constantly developing information for ecologically sound management of large mammal species.

Science Services is currently engaged in the following projects relating to large mammal research:

• Impacts of the U.S. Highway 53 Expansion Project on Wolves in Northwestern Wisconsin
• Deer Population Monitoring and Management

For more information on Wisconsin´s large mammal species check out DNR´s Wildlife Management Fact Sheets. In addition Science Services has published numerous reports on large mammals.