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