As wolverine conservation progresses, increasing contact between wolverines and human activities requires coexistence strategies that protect both wolverine welfare and human interests.
Wolverine coexistence welfare involves preventing the conflict incidents that lead to management killing of individual animals. Wolverines that access human food become conditioned to associate human presence with food rewards, increasing conflict incidents and ultimately triggering management lethal removal. Proper food storage in backcountry settings is the primary prevention measure. Wildlife managers who receive reports of wolverine food conditioning should prioritize hazing and food source removal before considering lethal options. As wolverine populations recover and expand range, coexistence education programs that set realistic expectations for recreationists encountering wolverines become increasingly important. Wolverines are not dangerous to humans and this should be clearly communicated to reduce the fear that sometimes precedes conflict escalation.