Spring Bear and Wolf Ecology Mini-Course
Instructor: George Bumann, M.S.  (Wildlife Biologist,artist, naturalist)
Yellowstone Association

 Monday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Mini Course Description:

Winter departs slowly from Yellowstone, but with spring comes new life and a wildlife show second to none. There are wolf pups in dens and bear mothers with new young in tow. Red bison calves frolic in the herd and the elk come to term. 

More wolves and wolf packs competing for increasingly scarce territory is creating a whole new set of questions for scientists to examine. Bears, at once intelligent, nurturing, ferocious, and fragile, are some of the most interesting and complex mammals in North America.  Through field observation, short hikes, and classroom study we will examine the ecological, management, and conservation implications of two of Yellowstone’s most charismatic species.

Be prepared for early morning wildlife watching, and short hikes. Walks are not lengthy or strenuous, but may occur in cold or inclement weather; warm clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.  We will meet at the North Entrance Education Center at 7:00pm on the first day, and end around 4pm on the last day.

CHECK out George's website at: http://www.naturalistafield.com/