Predator Control as a Tool in Wildlife Management

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
December 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

With the growing economic importance of wildlife, the control of predators that affect wildlife populations has become an important issue. This publication explains predator/prey relationships and describes an integrated pest management approach to predator management that is based on the goals of the wildlife enterprise. You'll learn how to scout for predators, interpret sign, and determine what animals may be responsible for kills or nest predation. There are detailed profiles of major predators in Texas. (30 pages)

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