Population genetics of white-tailed deer on Cumberland Island, Georgia
Rowland RD. 1989. Population genetics of white-tailed deer on Cumberland Island, Georgia. CPSU Technical Report No. 58. US National Park Service Cooperative Studies Unit, Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia. Athens, GA
A study to determine genetic characteristics of the Cumberland Island white-tailed deer population, and to provide a genetic database for possible future management decisions. Includes a description of the study site; materials and methods (collection of blood, liver, and muscle, collection of population data such as sex, age, weight, and number of antler points (for males)); genetic analysis procedures; results (amount of genetic diversity); and discussion (analysis of results, management implications and recommendations).
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Rowland, Randall
- Date of Issue
- 1989-08
- Publisher
- US National Park Service Cooperative Studies Unit, Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia
- Units
- CUIS
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Genetics, Population, White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)