Age Structure of Moose (Alces alces) Killed by Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) in Northeastern Minnesota, 1967–2011

Authors

  • L. David Mech U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711–37th Street SE, Jamestown, North Dakota 58401-7317
  • Michael E. Nelson U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, 8711–37th Street SE, Jamestown, North Dakota 58401-7317

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v127i1.1412

Keywords:

Canis lupus, Gray Wolf, Alces alces, Moose, predation, hunting, Minnesota, Ontario

Abstract

The ages of 77 adult Moose (Alces alces) killed by Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) during the period 1967–2011 in northeastern Minnesota were significantly older than those of a sample of 17,585 Moose killed by hunters in nearby Ontario. Our findings support those of earlier studies of protected Moose populations in national parks that found that Gray Wolves tend to kill disproportionately more older Moose.

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Published

2013-07-15

Issue

Vol. 127 No. 1 (2013)

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