Devils and Icons: The past, present, and future of human-wolf relations in North America

Title

Devils and Icons: The past, present, and future of human-wolf relations in North America

Author

Ferrier, Elaine

Host Organization

Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Ltd
Host contact: Whitteker, Rick

Supervising Faculty

Bocking, Stephen
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

Reference Number

TP-548

Date

2006

Location of Document

U-Links Office and online

Area

North America

Subject

Perceptions of wolves

Description

Assist in developing a survey tool to gather information regarding the knowledge and attitudes of adults and youth towards wolves. Implement the survey, analyse and report on the findings. Research will contribute to assessment of educational information at interpretive centre.

Abstract

Historically, the relations between humans and wolves in North America has been complicated and controversial, however, recently this relationship has shifted. Evolving understandings about the finite nature of resources and the science of natural systems has greatly impacted the management of wolves and their relationship with humans. This paper discusses these relations, how the relationship has transformed in the last century, and in what ways these changes have affected the future of wolf management. A survey was conducted at the Haliburton Wolf centre and at various locations throughout central Ontario. It investigated the accuracy of the respondents’ knowledge about Eastern wolves, and the nature in which they perceive the animals.

Publisher

Trent University

Files

Reference

Ferrier, Elaine, Devils and Icons: The past, present, and future of human-wolf relations in North America, Trent University, 2006