Assess Demographic and Physiological Status of Columbian Black-tailed Deer in Olympic National Park

Publisher: USGS | Science Center: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center (FRESC, Corvallis) | Format: URL

fresc.usgs.gov — Biologists and managers on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, as throughout western Washington, are concerned about increased observations over the last several years of emaciated deer with symptoms of excessive hair-loss. This Web page describes a study to evaluate modern pellet-group survey methods, estimate abundance of deer and elk, identify More... Biologists and managers on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, as throughout western Washington, are concerned about increased observations over the last several years of emaciated deer with symptoms of excessive hair-loss. This Web page describes a study to evaluate modern pellet-group survey methods, estimate abundance of deer and elk, identify factors influencing physical health of deer, and develop a program for long-term monitoring of the park's deer and elk populations. Includes study title, statement of problem, objectives, and contact information. Less...