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Population Ecology and Migration Chronology of Wood Ducks that Breed in the Upper Mississippi Great Lakes Region
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2023-01)The complex nature of wildlife populations and their management has sparked a diverse system of scientific research to better understand how natural processes and human inputs have altered wildlife population dynamics. ... -
Assessing the effects of contaminants on restored wetland macroinvertebrate communities and a comparison of two wetland quality indices
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-12)Inland wetlands are vital ecosystems that provide numerous services to humans and wildlife, including habitat, flood control, sediment trapping, and nutrient cycling. In the Midwest, the primary motivation for historic ... -
SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES OF CITIZEN SCIENCE AT NATURE CENTERS
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-08)Citizen science, the involvement of the public in scientific research, is a powerful tool that can expand the capacity to collect data and address research questions. In addition, it can foster a sense of place and connection ... -
EVALUATION OF EASTERN WILD TURKEY (MELEAGRIS SILVESTRIS GALLOPAVO) PRODUCTIVITY AND RECRUITMENT UTILIZING SNAPSHOT WISCONSIN TRAIL CAMERA IMAGES
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)The eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) is an economically and culturally important upland game bird species in Wisconsin, USA. Once extirpated from the state, this species was successfully recovered and ... -
EXPLORING THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS USING ELICITED METAPHOR AND NARRATIVE INQUIRY
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)Professional identity has to do with one’s professional self-concept and has particular significance for environmental educators, a majority of whom do not have an educational background in their chosen field and thus have ... -
Machine Versus Human: A Comparison Between Artificial and Human Intelligence with Urban Tree Canopy Assessments in Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)The urban forest makes up an integral portion of the landcover of urban areas. Currently 80% of the population in the United States lives in urban areas. Understanding landcovers within urban areas and specifically in this ... -
Black Bear Population Dynamics, Home Range, and Habitat Use on an Island in Lake Superior
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Black Bear Density Dependent Population Regulation, Growth, and Den Site Selection in Northern Wisconsin
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Black Bears and Elk of Northern Wisconsin: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Habitat Use and Seasonal Habitat Selection
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Black Bear Reproductive Biology, Denning Biology, Habitat Use, and Movements in Northern Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1994-10)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 ... -
Food Habits, Growth, and Cover Types Used by Northern Wisconsin Black Bears
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1981-12)Black bear (Ursus americanus) food habits were determined by examining 630 scats collected during May through August 1976 and 1977. Seasonally important food items were grasses (Gramineae), sweet cicely (Osmorhiza Claytonii), ... -
A Demographic Comparison of a Hunted and an Unhunted Population of Black Bears in Northern Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1997-02)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 ... -
Availability and Use of Foods by Black Bears in Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1986-12)Forty-five summer (May-August) food categories of black bears (Ursus americanus) were identified from analysis of 337 scats. Plants dominated the diet, and grasses and sedges (Graminae and Cyperaceae) were the most important ... -
Influence of hard mast, harvest framework, and other factors on black bear harvest
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a species of least concern and inhabits a major portion of North America, including 41 states in the United States and all 13 Canadian provinces. Thirty of those states provide ... -
Reproductive ecology and environmental change: nest survival, nest-site fidelity, and nest-site selection of emperor geese on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)The effects of climate change have been most pronounced in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Thus, environmental variation resulting from climate change will likely affect the ecology of organisms that rely on these ... -
Nutrient and Water Budget Modeling of the Petenwell Flowage: Adams, Juneau, and Wood Counties Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2000-06)The Petenwell flowage is a highly eutrophic impoundment located on the Wisconsin River in south-central Wisconsin. High nutrient discharge by municipalities and industries up-river results in blue green algae blooms ... -
Bullhead Life History and the Effects of Removals in Northern Wisconsin
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2022-05)Bullheads Ameiurus spp. are an environmentally tolerant omnivorous fish species that are found throughout much of North America and parts of Europe. Despite their prevalence, bullheads are an infrequently studied species ... -
The Long and Winding Road: An Interpretive History of the Beatles' Myth
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Interpreting Difficult Topics Through Dialogic Interpretation: Evaluating Training Modules for New Interpreters
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2021-12)The purpose of this study was to develop and determine the efficacy of a series of training modules about interpreting difficult or controversial topics, for consideration to be added to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens ... -
Assessing abundance of centrarchids and juvenile Yellow Perch in northern Wisconsin lakes with different Walleye recruitment histories
(College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2021-12)Walleye Stizostedion vitreum recruitment in some northern Wisconsin lakes has declined because of recruitment bottlenecks occurring at or before mid-July and these declines have coincided with increases in adult Largemouth ...
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