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| Logan, K.A.; Sweanor, L.L.; Hornocker, M.G. | |
| Reconciling science and politics in puma management in the west: New Mexico as a template | |
| 2004 Conference Proceeding | |
Zone Management uses the best scientific information available on puma to develop a robust, adaptive management structure that can be tailored to local conditions and stakeholder interests by using a broad range of options that include experimental control, sport-hunting, and protection. It also recognizes the array of unknowns and uncertainties that plague puma management. Hence, Zone Management is an approach that can be defended in the public arena by wildlife management agencies. Development and implementation of a Zone Management Structure is going to take sincere professional commitment and, for some wildlife agencies, a re-evaluation of traditional values and operations. It will require administrative leadership, and informed, responsive game and wildlife commissioners working with an informed and caring public. We believe Zone Management provides the broadest range of management options and is responsive to the broad range of stakeholder values in puma. Zone Management may also be useful in managing bears and wolves. |
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