Seasonal Distribution And Winter Habitat Use Of Female Mule Deer (Odocoileus Hemionus) In The Copper Mountain Region, Wyoming
Authors(s): J. A. Allen
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Location: Laramie WY
Abstract: Migration patterns and seasonal ranges for 63 radio-collared female mule deer were determined based on 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 seasonal movements. The Badwater herd unit (BHU) mule deer population consisted of both migratory and non-migratory animals. Patterns of migration were influenced by winter severity. Greater than 10% interchange occurred across the BHU boundary into adjacent herd units during all 3 winters. Distribution of mule deer remaining in the BHU during winter was consistent with winter range boundaries, delineated by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, during both mild and severe winters. Deer use of winter range habitat was examined using a use versus availability approach. Variables characterizing deer-use sites and random sites were measured and compared to identify selectivity patterns. Six physio-topographic categories within winter range were identified and deer use patterns among them were compared. Vegetation variables describing use sites and random sites were separated into, and compared within, physio-topographic categories. Habitat management and enhancement recommendations were developed.
Keywords: animal, mammal, ungulate, Cervidae, deer, mule deer, Odocoileus Hemionu, Copper Mountain Region, Wyoming, Badwater , Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Land Management, migration, habitat, radio collar
| BIBLIOGRAPHY ID | 1370 |
| REF TYPE | Thesis |
| AUTHORS | J. A. Allen |
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| DOC TITLE | Seasonal Distribution And Winter Habitat Use Of Female Mule Deer (Odocoileus Hemionus) In The Copper Mountain Region, Wyoming |
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| LOCATION | Laramie WY |
| ACADEMIC DEPT | Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit |
| UNIVERSITY | University of Wyoming |
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| KEYWORDS | animal, mammal, ungulate, Cervidae, deer, mule deer, Odocoileus Hemionu, Copper Mountain Region, Wyoming, Badwater , Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Land Management, migration, habitat, radio collar |
| ABSTRACT | Migration patterns and seasonal ranges for 63 radio-collared female mule deer were determined based on 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 seasonal movements. The Badwater herd unit (BHU) mule deer population consisted of both migratory and non-migratory animals. Patterns of migration were influenced by winter severity. Greater than 10% interchange occurred across the BHU boundary into adjacent herd units during all 3 winters. Distribution of mule deer remaining in the BHU during winter was consistent with winter range boundaries, delineated by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, during both mild and severe winters. Deer use of winter range habitat was examined using a use versus availability approach. Variables characterizing deer-use sites and random sites were measured and compared to identify selectivity patterns. Six physio-topographic categories within winter range were identified and deer use patterns among them were compared. Vegetation variables describing use sites and random sites were separated into, and compared within, physio-topographic categories. Habitat management and enhancement recommendations were developed. |
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