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Scientific research of wolf behavior, pack structure, and territory use.

I've studied the Fishtrap pack since January 2001. Since then I have been able to document a great deal about these animals' lives, such as their territorial boundaries, the location of their den site and multiple rendezvous sites, their travel routes, and the pack's use of their territory and the movements within it. Much of this information has been used to help avoid human-wolf conflicts.

 

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Public education about wolf behavior, and living with the presence of wolves.

This female pup from the Fishtrap pack was about three months old. She was found shot and apparently thrown into a ditch. The bullet entry and exit wounds can be seen on the side of her body. The bigotry shown toward wolves can often be intense in northwest Montana. However, I've found that over the years my presence in the woods and becoming known for my research has helped protect the Fishtrap wolves. Therefore, it has become important that Project HOWL continue in the future.

 

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Helping to prevent and avoid human-wolf conflicts by interacting with local ranchers.

Even before Project HOWL began, I worked and interacted with northwest Montana ranchers. Almost all of them have taken a neutral stance about the presence of wolves, and have been extremely supportive of my research. I work closely with several ranches to make sure conflict with wolves has been kept to a minimum. Most ranchers want to avoid conflict as much as I do, and we have become fast friends. The secret? Tell them the truth, good or bad. Honesty is greatly respected among this crowd.

For current and comprehensive research results, click here.