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Dispersal of female white-tailed deer in Pennsylvania

Duration

January 2010 - May 2012

Narrative

Characteristics of dispersal of female white-tailed are not well studied because females exhibit a high degree of philopatry to natal home ranges. However, dispersal does occur and can be over long distances (>30 miles). We will use data on radio-collared female deer since 2005 to study dispersal rates, timing, and distances in Pennsylvania. In addition, we will investigate how dispersal may be influenced by landscape characteristics.

 

Current Staff

Federal Staff: 3

Masters Students: 8

Phd Students: 2

Post Docs: 3

University Staff: 1

5 Year Summary

Students graduated: 14

Scientific Publications: 58

Presentations: 77

 

Personnel

Funding Agencies

  • Pennsylvania Game Commission

Links

Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Cooperators

  1. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
  2. Pennsylvania Game Commission
  3. Pennsylvania State University
  4. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  5. U.S. Geological Survey
  6. Wildlife Management Institute