Michael Joyce Ph.D.

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Professional Title
Wildlife Ecologist

Michael's research focuses broadly on wildlife ecology, conservation, and management. His specific research interests include wildlife spatial and habitat ecology, foraging and diet selection, wildlife responses to human land use, and mapping wildlife habitat using remotely sensed data such as laser scanning data (LiDAR). Most of Michael's recent projects have focused on American martens and fishers.

Education

Ph.D., Integrated Biosciences, University of Minnesota, 2018
M.S., Integrated Biosciences, University of Minnesota, 2013
B.S., Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin, 2008

Publications

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Efficacy of baits and lures for weasel detection

Recent Publications: Michael Joyce
9 months 1 week ago
Efficacy of baits and lures for weasel detectionBergeson, S. M., Kays, R., Jachowski, D. S., Anderson, C. D., Williamson, C. R., Burket, A., Butfiloski, J. W., Cheeseman, A. E., Cotey, S. R., Dennison, C. C., Erb, J. D., Farris, Z. J., Fies, M. L., Joyce, M. J., Olfenbuttel, C., Sasse, B., Smith, L. M., Tabora, J. A. & Zimova, M., Jun 2025, In: Wildlife Society Bulletin. 49, 2, e1580.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Efficacy of baits and lures for weasel detection

Recent Publications: Michael Joyce
9 months 1 week ago
Efficacy of baits and lures for weasel detectionBergeson, S. M., Kays, R., Jachowski, D. S., Anderson, C. D., Williamson, C. R., Burket, A., Butfiloski, J. W., Cheeseman, A. E., Cotey, S. R., Dennison, C. C., Erb, J. D., Farris, Z. J., Fies, M. L., Joyce, M. J., Olfenbuttel, C., Sasse, B., Smith, L. M., Tabora, J. A. & Zimova, M., Jun 2025, In: Wildlife Society Bulletin. 49, 2, e1580.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Featured Research Projects

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Minnesota Fisher Den Box Project

The Minnesota Fisher Den Box Project is focused on evaluating an emerging habitat management tool to address the declining MN fisher population.

NRRI News Articles

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Research Project Launch: Duluth Carnivore Project

NRRI and the MN DNR begin long-term carnivore study in/around Duluth, MN. 

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Meet the Researcher - Julia Nawrocki

Wildlife ecologist enjoys non-invasive research techniques, with the help of cameras and dogs, to get valuable data.

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Minnesota’s southern flying squirrels glide north

Temperatures and habitat changes push species into ‘Zone of Sympatry’ with northern cousins.

Media Coverage