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The lynx effect: Smell of predators enough to curb deer browsing, study finds

The mere smell of predators such as lynx is enough to reduce the amount of time deer spend browsing on young trees, a study has found. The researchers said their findings highlight the importance of ...
Phys.org

Just the smell of lynx can reduce deer browsing damage in recovering forests

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, offer a ...
WEAU

DNR Announces Primary Results Of Southwest Wisconsin CWD, Deer And Predator Study

MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PRESS RELEASE) - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today presented the primary results of the Southwest Wisconsin Chronic ...
Chippewa Herald

DNR to launch 5-year study on impact of CWD, predators on deer

Plans call for capturing and collaring 200 adult deer, including bucks and does, 100 fawns and 60 predators annually. The agency plans to use staff and trappers to capture and collar predators and ...
La Crosse Tribune

Natural Resources department to launch deer predator study

MADISON — State wildlife officials plan to launch a five-year study this fall they say should provide unprecedented data on how predators and chronic wasting disease affect deer survival in ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Letter: Predator removal alone is unlikely to rebuild Utah’s deer herds

Ted Williams’ opinion piece, “Humans — and deer — are healthier when we live with mountain lions,” makes an important point about how Utah manages wildlife. Predator removal alone is unlikely to ...