For the third straight year, coyotes killed more fawns and adult deer than bears, bobcats and wolves combined in an Upper Michigan predator study that uses radio collars on whitetails to track their movement, habitat choices and causes of mortality. GPS collars are also used on predators in the study area.
In Wisconsin, the first year of research in a multi-year study found significant predation in the northern region by black bears and bobcats. Coyotes were the top predator in the east-central farmland region.
• It’s National Wildlife Week, and the National Wildlife Federation is encouraging families to connect with nature outdoors to inspire a life-long appreciation of wildlife and the environment. Get tips on raising healthier kids and teaching the importance of biodiversity at www.nwf.org.
— Kevin Naze