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Factors affecting hunting efficiency in the case of golden jackal [Elektronski vir]Šprem, Nikica ...In recent decades, the golden jackal Canis aureus has experienced a population increase in many European countries, including Croatia. As a result, human-jackal conflicts (e.g., damage to livestock ... and wildlife, general nuisance in (sub)urban areas) have increased dramatically, and there is an urgent need to develop and use a range of mitigation tools that also aim to control population growth. Hunting is one of the well-known tools for population control; therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of habitat type and weather conditions on jackal hunting success. From 2019 to 2023, a total of 217 jackals were culled during 106 hunting events in an approximately 10,500 ha lowland habitat along the Sava River in central Croatia. All jackals (56% males and 44% females) were culled using small calibre rifle (222 Remington) with night vision scope. Based on age structure, 16% juveniles and 84% adults were shot, and the average catch per unit effort (CPUE) was 2.0 animals/day. The best hunting success was obtained by attracting jackals with a calling method, i.e., by playing the sound of a wounded hare. Regarding the type of habitat, 56% of the culls were in cultivated, non-forested areas. It was confirmed that weather conditions, i.e., daily temperature and precipitation, influence hunting success, especially for males. Hunting success of adult males was lower on days with higher temperatures and on days with more precipitation. We can state that individual hunting with using calling method is an effective tool for successful golden jackals harvesting; moreover, jackal hunting can minimize the conflict with gamekeepers and farmers and would help to improve public perception of jackals.Source: European journal of wildlife research [Elektronski vir]. - ISSN 1439-0574 (Vol. 70, article no. 19, 2024, str. 1-13)Type of material - e-articlePublish date - 2024Language - englishCOBISS.SI-ID - 185944323
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Šprem, Nikica |
Barukčić, Valentina, gozdarska |
Jazbec, Anamarija |
Ugarković, Damir |
Ilić, Igor |
Pokorny, Boštjan
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šakal |
metoda klicanja |
uspeh lova |
vremenske razmere |
lov |
lunine mene |
upravljanje z divjadjo |
Canis aureus |
calling method |
hunting success |
mesocarnivore |
mMoon phase |
weather conditions |
wildlife management
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