Between 1979 and 1982, researchers in western Montana’s Fish Creek drainage studied how hunting pressure affected mountain lion populations. Using radio collars, they tracked eight lions, recording over 350 relocations to analyze habitat use, movement patterns, and responses to human activity.
With a high-density population (7.1 lions/100 km²) and easy access via roads, the area allowed researchers to assess how the timing and location of human travel and hunting influenced lion behavior. The findings provided key insights for wildlife management, emphasizing the role of access and regulation in conserving large carnivores.
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