“Krausman’s account is exceptionally thorough, thoughtful, and revealing, giving us an insider’s look at the art, science, and politics of wildlife management. . . . [He] has delivered a shining summary of bighorn biology.”—The Journal of Arizona History
“As biologists work to reestablish the desert bighorn sheep in this region, Krausman’s book is informative to the public, providing transparency in this recovery effort. . . . Krausman is doing his part to provide research-based knowledge in support of the effort to accommodate this beautiful ungulate in southeastern Arizona.”—Wildlife Activist
“Paul Krausman distills years of scientific research into thoughtful conclusions about the demise of one of America’s iconic big game species, the desert bighorn sheep. His observations about the impact of development on adjacent wilderness areas should be required reading for biologists, land developers, and land-use managers alike.”—Steve Williams, president, Wildlife Management Institute
“This book gives us a real-world example of how humans and nature often battle for space and occupancy. Paul Krausman shares his extensive experience with an iconic wildlife species in an important region of the West. His insights help us to understand the scientific and social basis for wildlife conservation in the West.”—Keith Aune, Wildlife Conservation Society