Deer Census at Homestead National Monument of America Using Drive Method
Bolli J. 2004. Deer Census at Homestead National Monument of America Using Drive Method. Beatrice, Nebraska
Natural resource managers, staff and volunteers at Homestead National Monument (NM) of America, a 195 acres (or square miles) NPS unit in southeastern Nebraska conducted 11 deer censuses between May 2003 and February 2004 to establish baseline deer population numbers. Average number of deer observed across censuses was 19.6 individuals per census for a deer density of 76 individuals/mile2. Deer numbers ranged from 36 individuals/mile2 in the late summer to 140 individuals/mile2 in the late fall. Outcomes of the current and future censuses are an increased understanding of deer numbers within the Monument and a great opportunity for volunteers to assist in natural resource monitoring and management.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Bolli, Jesse
- Date of Issue
- 2004-03
- Units
- HOME
- Keywords
- HTLN Inventory Mammals