WDFW Predator/Prey study

[Skyvalhunter]

This may have been put on the forum previously but I couldn't find it when searching so heres a link with the video attached.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/management/predator-prey-study

[nwwanderer]

Four years out from collaring, results?  Management changes?  Budget?  UW reports?

[Skyvalhunter]

It doesn't seem that they summarize and of the different studies like the Predators effect on the Ungulates. There's a 290+ report for that on this page. I don't have the time to read thru it or come to a conclusion.
https://predatorpreyproject.weebly.com/products.html
https://digital.lib.washington.edu/researchworks/bitstream/handle/1773/49683/Ganz_washington_0250E_25016.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

[nwwanderer]

Thanks, interesting stuff if you can wade through it.  A couple of common themes, humans did it and we need more predators.  Costs of these studies are not explored and use by the WDFW is unknown.  On a side note WSU seems to have treated wildlife biology field study much like the PAC 12 (2), shrinking on shaky ground.  Would love to see and read research to change my opinion