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Last name, F.M. Date of image. Title of image. Wildlife Services Image Collection. ID No. xx-xxxx. USDA/APHIS/WS National Wildlife Research Center Archives. Image URL if citing online version |
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Description: |
NWRC's Human Dimensions Unit conducted a survey of cooperators in 10 states who received nonlethal assistance from WS in 2021 to manage depredation of livestock by large carnivores. The study's objectives were to understand cooperators' interest in using nonlethal predator damage management methods, their perceptions of the effectiveness of such methods, and their willingness to coexist with various carnivore species. A similar survey was conducted in 2021 of cooperators who received nonlethal assistance in 2020. A total of 40 cooperators participated in that study, and researchers found that most of them (61%) were interested in nonlethal methods before receiving WS assistance and that interest in nonlethal methods increased for most respondents (56%) after receiving WS assistance. Nearly all nonlethal methods were found to be effective or somewhat effective by most respondents. Participation increased this year, with 54 cooperators completing the survey. Data analysis is underway, and a report detailing the findings will be produced later this year. |