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Using Spatial Capture-Recapture to Estimate Density of Roosevelt Elk in Western Oregon

Creator:

Nelson, Jennifer E.

Abstract:

Spatial capture-recapture (SCR) is employed for estimating abundance and density of species, particularly those that are cryptic or solitary, and evaluating how population density varies with habitat. However, it is uncertain whether estimates are biased when applied to species that aggregate, such as elk (Cervus canadensis). Wildlife managers in the...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jennifer E. Nelson for