Competitive Interactions Among Bighorn Sheep, Feral Horses, and Mule Deer in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range
Kissell RE, Irby LR, Mackie RJ. 1996. Competitive Interactions Among Bighorn Sheep, Feral Horses, and Mule Deer in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. Cooperative Agreement No: CA-1268-1-9017. Montana State University. Bozeman, MT
This report summarizes a study which attempted to differentiate ecological requirements of bighorn sheep, feral horses, and mule deer. The objectives were to determine population estimates for mule deer; ascertain species habitat associations; describe intra and interspecific behavior; and to examine commonalities of food habits of the species.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Kissell, Robert; Irby, Lynn; Mackie, Richard
- Date of Issue
- 1996-12
- Publisher
- Montana State University
- Units
- BICA
- Keywords
- Animal Behavior, Animal Studies, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area WY, Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis), Feeding, Food, Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus), Population Dynamics, Wild Horse (Equus caballus)