Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

A guide for determining species, age, and sex of Alaskan grouse and ptarmigan

  • Reference: McGowan, J. D., and R. B. Weeden. 1969. A guide for determining species, age, and sex of Alaskan grouse and ptarmigan. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Juneau.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Jerry D. McGowan, Robert B. Weeden
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  • Keywords: ruffed grouse, Bonasa umbellus, sharp-tailed grouse, Tympanuchus phasianellus, sooty grouse, Dendragapus fuliginosus, spruce grouse, Falcipennis canadensis, rock ptarmigan, Lagopus muta, white-tailed ptarmigan, Lagopus leucura, willow ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus, age, sex, identification
  • Link: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/mcgowan_1969.pdf (PDF)
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  • Primary Authors: Jerry D. McGowan
  • Programs: Small Game
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  • Publication Types: Wildlife Research Report
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  • Species: Rock Ptarmigan, Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-Tailed Grouse, Sooty Grouse, Spruce Grouse, White-Tailed Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan
  • Species Categories: Birds, Small Game
  • Title: A guide for determining species, age, and sex of Alaskan grouse and ptarmigan
  • Topics: Identification (e.g., antler size, type, sex), Physiology
  • Year: 1969

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