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

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

Ferrier, Elaine

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

Bocking, Stephen
Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

TP-548

2006

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North America

Perceptions of wolves

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.

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.

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