Dataset:
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WHISL Project Qualitative Interviews with Ranchers and Resource Managers: Understanding the Social Dimensions of Drought, Wolf Recolonization, and Elk Depredation |
| Description | Dr. Chloe Wardropper and Dr. Nick Bergmann are leading a study to better understand human decision-making related to the cumulative effects of drought, wolf recolonization, and elk feed depredation on integrated ranching-wildlife systems. The goal of the study is to further knowledge of socioecological systems to help minimize conflict between wildlife and livestock. Dr. Bergmann conducted 44 semi-structured interviews with 50 interviewees (ranchers and resource managers) to better understand how drought, wolf recolonization, and elk feed depredation are affecting shared human-wildlife landscapes within the Pacific Northwest. The interviews ranged from 45 minutes to more than 3 hours. Outcomes from the study are focused on reducing conflict through improved systems-based knowledge and gaining empirical data to help inform the development of both a web-based forecasting tool and a mail-based rancher survey. |
| Keywords | public lands ranching, drought, wolf recolonization, elk depredation, wildlife management, range management |
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| Location (descriptive) | Interviews conducted across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Core area geographic area is the Blue Mountains and Hells Canyon. 82% in-person (various locations); 18% remote (phone or video conference). |
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| Temporal Description | January-June 2022 |
| Date Range (formatted) | Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022 |
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| Author(s) | Dr. Chloe Wardropper, Dr. Nick Bergmann |
| Affiliated Organization(s) |
University of Idaho University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| Contact Name | Nick Bergmann |
| Contact Email | nbergmann@uidaho.edu |
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| Public Access Level | Private |
| Associated Publications | (in progress) |
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| Related WHISL Data |
Understanding rancher decision-making in response to multiple threats |