Ecological studies of the white-tailed deer in western Tennessee
- Memphis State Univ., TN (United States)
Activity patterns and microhabitat utilization of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are being studied at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant in Carroll and Gibson counties, Tennessee. Ten white-tailed deer have been fitted with radio-collars, and locations are being monitored using standard techniques. Home ranges and daily activity patterns are being determined. Preliminary analyses have shown that white-tailed deer are readily located using radio-techniques. Microhabitat utilization is being assessed by pellet transects and radio locations. Pellet counts from transects located in pastures and old fields are significantly different from those in other habitat types. Use of honeysuckle (Lonicera sp.) is being examined by observing the degree of browse along transects. No significant difference in utilization has been seen between the honeysuckle transects.
- OSTI ID:
- 6248043
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9204258-; CODEN: JTASAG
- Journal Information:
- Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science; (United States), Vol. 68:2; Conference: Executive committee meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science, Nashville, TN (United States), 24 Apr 1992; ISSN 0040-313X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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