Course Description
Students will explore the nature of wildlife conflicts and possible solutions and will discuss different paradigms to human- wildlife conflict resolution. Students will also explore the human dimensions side of wildlife conflict resolution and will review current and future methods of resolving human-wildlife conflicts.
Athena Title
Human Wildlife Conflict Resol
Non-Traditional Format
Lecture/seminar scheduled on one day in a 2-hour block so topics can be explored in-depth with adequate time for lecture and open discussion.
Prerequisite
FANR 3400-3400D or FANR 4800W/6800W or WILD 4900/6900
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
This course provides an overview of wildlife problems caused by vertebrates and solutions to these problems. Content covers the philosophical, biological, and practical basis for conducting vertebrate pest control. It includes information on use of lethal and nonlethal control, such as hunting, traps, toxicants, repellents, exclusion, fertility management, translocation, and other wildlife control methods. An integrated approach to human-wildlife conflict resolution is stressed, giving students a basis grounded in biological, economic, and sociological considerations for making decisions to prevent or control wildlife damage. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the biological and practical basis for wildlife damage management, the human dimensions aspects of wildlife damage management, the use of current methods of management, and emerging issues related to human-wildlife conflicts.
Topical Outline
Topics may include: 1 - History of wildlife damage management 2 - Human-dimensions and social factors affecting wildlife management 3 - Economics of wildlife damage 4 - Wildlife disease threats to humans 6 - Traditional lethal and non-lethal control strategies 7 - Emerging techniques such as fertility control, toxicants, and translocation 8 - Legal issues, public trust 9 - Human-wildlife conflict in protected areas and private land