Protocols

Standardized pellet count method for estimating deer density using systematic transect surveys with random placement. Identifies scat to species level where possible to distinguish herbivore types usi...

Controlled experiment using feeding stations paired with predator scent cues to test antipredator behavioral responses. Individual feeding times are recorded to quantify vigilance behavior in response...

Used raster analysis in ArcGIS to identify suitable ground squirrel habitat by combining landcover and canopy height data, then calculated distance-from-cover metrics using buffer operations. This met...

Tracking of collared mule deer to identify migration stopover sites and movement patterns. WGFD collared 45 additional mule deer for this study.