Elk Population Estimates and Forecasts for Rocky Mountain National Park, 2009-2011

Hobbs NT and Hoeting JA. 2009. Elk Population Estimates and Forecasts for Rocky Mountain National Park, 2009-2011

We used modern statistical methods to bring together four decades of monitoring data with a mathematical model of population dynamics to estimate the current and future abundance of elk in Rocky Mountain National Park. Our purpose was to support decisions on elk management in the park in way that is explainable and defensible.

Type
Unpublished Report
Authors
Hobbs, N; Hoeting, J
Date of Issue
2009-10
Units
ROMO

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