2001 Herd Unit Classification of Roosevelt Elk in Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP)
Holm G. 2002. 2001 Herd Unit Classification of Roosevelt Elk in Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). Redwood National and State Parks
This is the 2001 annual report for the monitoring of Roosevelt elk herds in Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). Excerpts: "Annual classification data of Roosevelt elk in RNSP has been undertaken since 1996, in an attempt to document relative abundance and simple population characteristics, such as recruitment and calf survival within known herds. During 2001, most of the elk classification counts during the spring and summer months (March-August) were conducted opportunistically by Fish and Wildlife Branch staff while performing field surveys for other species. Field visits to herd areas from October through December were generally scheduled bi-weekly for classification counts, however some counts were made opportunistically while doing other field work. The elk classification counts were concentrated on 7 identified herd units. Classification counts were performed to determine the total numbers of elk within each herd unit, and also the total number of elk within each classification group. That data was used to determine ratios of calves/cows, and bull/cow ratios. The ratio of calves to cows is used as an indication of herd productivity." The results for each herd unit are summarized and discussed.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Holm, Greg
- Date of Issue
- 2002-01-23
- Publisher
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- Abundance, Abundance (Biodiversity), Animal Studies, Cervus elaphus, Cervus elaphus roosevelti (Canadian Wapiti Olympic Elk Roosevelt Wapiti), Classification, Distribution (Biodiversity), Inventory & Monitoring, Mammals, Population Characteristics, Presence (Biodiversity), Progress Report, Roosevelt Elk, Taxa Links To References, Wildlife