Yellowstone National Park’s departing top scientist says his staff has long conducted “world-class” research on animals like gray wolves and grizzly bears, but that there is room for improvement in learning more about public opinion on key issues.
David Hallac, who has spent the past three years as division chief of the Yellowstone Center for Resources, said it is important for park managers to continue to work closely with state wildlife experts, and to develop more hard data about public perceptions of wildlife and park policies.
