Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Using probability sampling of animal tracks in snow to estimate population size

• Reference: Becker, E. F., H. N. Golden, and C. L. Gardner. 2004. Using probability sampling of animal tracks in snow to estimate population size. Pages 248–270 [In] W. L. Thompson, editor. Sampling rare or elusive species: Concepts, designs, and techniques for estimating population parameters. Island Press, Washington, D.C.
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Earl F. Becker, Craig L. Gardner, Howard N. Golden
• Funding Sources: FWS-WR
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• GMUs or Areas:
• Keywords: hare, Lepus brachyurus angustidens, lynx, Lynx canadensis, river otter, Lontra canadensis, wolf, Canis lupus, wolverine, Gulo gulo
• Link: http://islandpress.org/ip/books/book/islandpress/S/bo3560407.html (Offsite)
• Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program
• Primary Authors: Earl F. Becker
• Programs: Wildlife Research
• Project Numbers: 14.21, 7.19
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska
• Species: Lynx, River Otter, Wolf, Wolverine, Japanese Hare
• Species Categories: Big Game, Furbearers, Mammals
• Title: Using probability sampling of animal tracks in snow to estimate population size
• Topics: Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
• Year: 2004

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