Development and Evaluation of Sightablility Models For Summer Elk Surveys
Anderson CR, Moody DS, Smith BL, Lindzey FG, Lanka RP. 1998. Development and Evaluation of Sightablility Models For Summer Elk Surveys. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 62(3):1055-1066
We developed 2 sightability models from summer helicopter surveys of radiocollared elk (Cervus elaphus) in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Significant variables (P 30% vegetation cover), but this overestimation was accounted for by Model B. Thus, we recommend application of the Idaho model during summer surveys where elk are less gregarious (<20 elk) and recommend application of summer Model B to high-density elk populations where elk occur in larger groups.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Anderson, Charles; Moody, David; Smith, Bruce; Lindzey, Frederick; Lanka, Robert
- Units
- WICA
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Mammalia (Mammals), Wildlife Management