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Estimating wolf densities in forested areas using network sampling of tracks in snow

  • Reference: Patterson, B. R., N. W. S. Quinn, E. F. Becker, and D. B. Meier. 2004. Estimating wolf densities in forested areas using network sampling of tracks in snow. Wildlife Society Bulletin 32(3):938-947. https://doi.org/10.2193/0091-7648(2004)032[0938:EWDIFA]2.0.CO;2
  • Audiences: General Public, Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Earl F. Becker, Derek B. Meier, Brent R. Patterson, Norman W. S. Quinn
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  • Keywords: aerial survey, Algonquin Park, Canis lupus, density estimation, Ontario, population estimation, probability sampling, radiotelemetry, track surveys, wolves
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.2193/0091-7648(2004)032[0938:EWDIFA]2.0.CO, 2 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Brent R. Patterson
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
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  • Species: Wolf
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Furbearers, Mammals
  • Title: Estimating wolf densities in forested areas using network sampling of tracks in snow
  • Topics: Population Abundance and Trends (Survey Inventory), Research, Safety (e.g., bear, wolf, moose, muskox), Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Tracks or Tracking
  • Year: 2004

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