Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Characteristics of non-fatal attacks by black bears: Conterminous United States, 2000–2017

  • Reference: Scharhag, J.M., C. Sartini, S. M. Crimmins, S. E. Hygnstrom, and J. B. Stetz. 2021. Characteristics of non-fatal attacks by black bears: Conterminous United States, 2000–2017. Human-Wildlife Interactions:15(1). https://doi.org/10.26077/f70c-9dbf
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Shawn M Crimmins, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Cady Sartini, Janel M. Scharhag, Jeffrey Stetz
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  • Keywords: bear attacks, black bear, human–bear conflict, risk assessment, Ursus americanus, wildlife attacks
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.26077/f70c-9dbf (Offsite)
  • Partners: University of Wisconsin
  • Primary Authors: Janel M. Scharhag
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
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  • Species: Black Bear
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: Characteristics of non-fatal attacks by black bears: Conterminous United States, 2000–2017
  • Topics: Safety (e.g., bear, wolf, moose, muskox), Behavioral Ecology
  • Year: 2021

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