Comparison of aerial surveys and pellet-based distance sampling methods for estimating deer density

• Published in: Wildlife Society bulletin Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 100 - 106
• Main Authors: Urbanek, Rachael E., Nielsen, Clayton K., Preuss, Timothy S., Glowacki, Gary A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.03.2012; Wildlife Society; Wiley
• Subjects: aerial survey; cost analysis; Cost estimates; Deer; density; Density estimation; Estimation methods; Forest preservation; Odocoileus virginianus; Original Article; pellet-based distance sampling; Population estimates; white-tailed deer; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife ecology; Wildlife management; Wildlife population estimation

Wildlife biologists require density estimates for white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to facilitate management. Aerial surveys are often used to obtain density estimates, but are subject to problems necessitating the consideration of novel techniques. During winters 2008 and 2009, we estimate...