Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Use of a garbage dump by brown bears in Dillingham, Alaska

  • Reference: Peirce, K. N., and L. J. Van Daele. 2006. Use of a garbage dump by brown bears in Dillingham, Alaska. Ursus 17(2):165-177. https://www.bearbiology.org/publications/ursus-archive/use-of-a-garbage-dump-by-brown-bears-in-dillingham-alaska/
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Kellie N. Peirce, Lawrence J. Van Daele
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  • GMUs or Areas: 17
  • Keywords: brown bear, Dillingham, dump, food-conditioning, garbage, grizzly bear, human–bear conflicts, landfill, southwest Alaska, Ursus arctos
  • Link: https://www.bearbiology.org/publications/ursus-archive/use-of-a-garbage-dump-by-brown-bears-in-dillingham-alaska/ (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Kellie N. Peirce
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Brown Bear
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: Use of a garbage dump by brown bears in Dillingham, Alaska
  • Topics: Habitat, Research, Anthropogenic Effects
  • Year: 2006

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