Wild Migrations

Our cartographic team partnered with the Wyoming Migration Initiative to produce Wild Migrations: Atlas of Wyoming’s Ungulates to help draw attention to the amazing journeys of Wyoming’s migratory ungulates, to synthesize disparate spatial data on migration, and to elevate awareness of this ecological phenomenon as a means of advancing conservation and management efforts. The Atlas draws upon a wealth of knowledge built through several decades of intensive study by biologists in the region.

Facing pages in the Atlas cover more than 70 migration topics, ranging from ecology to conservation and management – all of which are illustrated with visually stunning maps, graphics, and photographs. Page pairs illustrate topics such as the plight of migratory bighorn sheep in the Tetons, the importance of Yellowstone for elk summer range, and the discovery and conservation of the longest mule deer migration in the world. The Atlas is a data rich, state-of-the art, easy-to-read authoritative reference book that will educate and engage regional and national readers.

Awards

2020 Renewable Natural Resources Foundation Outstanding Achievement Award.
2019, Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS), Annual Map Competition “Best in Show” and “Best Atlas” Awards.
2019, The Wildlife Society, Wildlife Publication Award for an Edited Book.
2019, High Plains Book Award Finalist.

Citation

Kauffman, Matthew, James E. Meacham, Hall Sawyer, Alethea Y. Steingisser, William Rudd, and Emilene Ostlind, Wild Migrations: Atlas of Wyoming’s Ungulates, Oregon State University Press. © 2018 University of Wyoming and University of Oregon.