2004 Herd Unit Classification of Roosevelt Elk in Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP)
Bensen K. 2004. 2004 Herd Unit Classification of Roosevelt Elk in Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP). Redwood National and State Parks. Orick, CA
Excerpts: "Annual classification data of Roosevelt elk in Redwood National and State Parks 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. While long term monitoring such as this helps managers understand basic elk popualtion dynamics within the park, it is not intended to replace more detailed investigations and research of the Roosevelt elk population within the park. During 2004, most of the elk classification counts during the spring and summer months (March-August) were conducted opportunistically by the 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." Also, "[o]bservers reported the total number of elk observed, and also the total number of elk within each classification group [cows, calves, spikes, mature bulls]." Tables are included with the highest reliable cow counts and the number of calves per 100 cows for each elk herd unit for 1996-2004.
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Bensen, Keith
- Date of Issue
- 2004-11-23
- Publisher
- Redwood National and State Parks
- Units
- REDW
- Keywords
- Abundance, Abundance (Biodiversity), Animal Studies, Cervus elaphus roosevelti (Canadian Wapiti Olympic Elk Roosevelt Wapiti), Classification, Distribution (Biodiversity), herd composition, Mammals, Monitoring, Population Characteristics, Presence (Biodiversity), Progress Report, Roosevelt Elk (Cervus elaphus), Taxa Links To References, Wildlife