Environmental Impact - Wildlife/Vegetation Effects

Aune, K. E. (1981). Impacts of winter recreationist on wildlife in a portion of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Montana State University, Bozeman.: 111pp.

Abstract

General responses of wildlife to winter recreationists in Yellowstone National Park were attention or alarm, flight, and rarely aggression. Responses varied with the species involved, nature of the disturbance, and time of season. Winter recreation activity was not a major factor influencing wildlife distributions, movements, or population sizes, although minor displacement of wildlife from areas adjacent to trails was observed. Management recommendations are presented.

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