Behavior of Columbian Black-Tailed Deer with Reference to Population Ecology

Dasmann, Raymond F.; Taber, Richard D.

doi:10.2307/1376672

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“…The literature emphasizes aggression as the mechanism causing spacing, but observations of the tolerance of maternal females towards other deer in the absence of their fawns suggest that either aggression is limited to the vicinity of the fawn and (or) that deer mutually avoid each other rather than actively search for potential intruders (Dasmann and Taber 1956;Hirth 1977;Robinette et al 1977;Nixon et al 1991). Whatever the mechanism, after 4-6 weeks fawns begin to travel with mothers, and social tolerance by maternal females increases (Dasmann and Taber 1956;Hirth 1977;Robinette et al 1977). Aycrigg and Porter (1997) observed exclusive ranges only for 5-year-old females and considered them to be a result of social dominance.…”

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Twenty-year home-range dynamics of a white-tailed deer matriline

Nelson¹,

Mech²

1999

Can. J. Zool.

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Abstract:We examined the seasonal migration and home-range dynamics of a multigeneration white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) matriline comprising six females from four generations spanning a 20-year period in northeastern Minnesota. All, from the matriarch to her great-granddaughter, migrated to the same summer and winter ranges, the longest individual record being 14.5 years. Three maternal females concurrently occupied exclusive fawning sites within their ancestral matriarch's summer range, while two nonmaternal females explored new areas and ranged near their mothers. One great-granddaughter expanded her summer range 1 km beyond the matriarch's summer range while essentially vacating half of her ancestors' range and becoming nonmigratory the last 4 years of her life. These data indicate that individual movements of matriline members can potentially expand their ranges beyond the areas occupied by their ancestors through a slow process of small incremental changes. This suggests that the rapid extension of deer range in eastern North America resulted from natal dispersal by yearling deer rather than from the type of home-range expansion reported here. Résumé

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Twenty-year home-range dynamics of a white-tailed deer matriline

Nelson¹,

Mech²

1999

Can. J. Zool.

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“…When cervids occupy forested areas or other densely vegetated habitats, they tend to form small groups or are solitary, whereas larger groups are more typical of animals inhabiting open areas (Dasmann and Taber 1956). North American elk appear to react to their particular types of habitat in a similar manner.…”

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“…A female fawn is the most closely attached to the mother. She usually remains with the doe until temporarily driven away when the doe is about to give birth to new fawns (Dasmann and Taber 1956).…”

Section: Species Odocoileus Hemionus: Mule Deermentioning

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“…As the feeding period ends, each group usually goes its own way without paying attention to the activities of the others. No permanent social herd is formed (Dasmann and Taber 1956). …”

Section: Species Odocoileus Hemionus: Mule Deermentioning

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“…The home ranges of black-tailed deer vary in diameter from 630 to 1260 meters (Dasmann and Taber 1956) or encompass about 0.3 square kilometer to 1.3 square kilometers (Miller 1970a). Actually, a deer's home range consists of a series of small areas-centers of activity-in which it obtains food and water, rests, and has escape routes; these areas are connected by trails.…”

Section: Species Odocoileus Hemionus: Mule Deermentioning

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Natural History of Oregon Coast Mammals

Maser¹,

Mate²,

Franklin³

et al. 1981

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Maser, Chris, Bruce R. Mate, Jerry F. Franklin, and C. T. Dyrness. 1981 The book presents detailed information on the biology, habitats, and life histories of the 96 species of mammals of the Oregon coast. Soils, geology, and vegetation are described and related to wildlife habitats for the 65 terrestrial and 31 marine species. The book is not simply an identification guide to the Oregon coast mammals but is a dynamic portrayal of their habits and habitats. Life histories are based on fieldwork and available literature. An extensive bibliography is included. Personal anecdotes of the authors provide entertaining reading. The book should be of use to students, educators, land-use planners, resource managers, wildlife biologists, and naturalists.Keywords: Natural history, mammals (marine), mammals (land), Oregon coast, wildlife habitat. ForewordIt is a privilege to write a foreword to Natural Hisfory of Oregon Coast Mammals. I have observed the production of this book since its inception and believe it has two qualities that especially recommend it: First, it is timely, attuned to the almost indescribable sense of frustrated urgency that environmental matters must be dealt with by a mixture of wisdom, information, and common sense that seems impossible to obtain. Second, this book is one of authority, by writers who are able to give the best and most accurate accounting of the ecosystems that make up the coastal region of Oregon. It can be looked on as a model for similar treatises, and in fact it contains much information that is applicable to other areas. Allow me to expand briefly on these two points.We are living in a schizophrenic time: There is need for wise use of our resources and there is the companion need for sensible conservation. As residents of the Pacific Northwest, a phenomenally satisfying part of the world, we see the requirement and the push to provide an ever-better life for more and more people. This may be called the "Development Syndrome." It is well known and self explanatory.At the same time we know the extreme preciousness of naturalness and nature, called by many terms and related to inner feelings. This may be termed simply and best as the "Concern for Nature Syndrome." This syndrome is difficult to describe for it is different in each person. It embodies emotional requirements of feelings and perceptions. It combines remembrances with objective appraisals and hopes for the future. It is concerned with a basic need for stability in a changing world, for places that are changeless from childhood memories through present experiences into plans for the future.As many writers have compellingly stated, wilderness (or varieties of wilderness as perceived by the individual) is the symbolic evidence of the concern for nature. We, each of us, have our own needs and our own interpretations, stated or not, as to how these needs may be manifested and fulfilled. Theodore Roosevelt wrote iii (Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, Century, 1885): "In the after years there shall come forever the memory ...

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Isotopic Evidence for Long‐Distance Mammal Procurement, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA

2016

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Previous research on the prehistoric communities of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico (ca. A.D. 800–1250) provides evidence of an extensive procurement system of nonlocal food and economic goods. In this paper, we use oxygen and strontium isotope analyses to establish whether animal protein followed a similar pattern. We contextualized our isotopic analyses of the archaeofaunas from recent excavations at Pueblo Bonito with data on modern faunas across an area of approximately 100,000 km2 around the site. Our results show that most archaeological deer, rabbits, and prairie dogs were obtained from >40 km away from Pueblo Bonito with the latter two likely being garden hunted. The Chuska Mountains west of Chaco Canyon and more distant San Juan Mountains to the north were the main source areas. These results closely align with previous results on architectural wood, corn, and other key resources. The importation of small game animals suggests that the local supplies could not meet the needs of the community. Long‐distance meat procurement may have been embedded within a more complex network of ritual‐goods exchange or tribute that helped to offset the transport costs. Resource depletion may have contributed to the eventual abandonment of the region during the Medieval Warm Period.

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Behavior of Columbian Black-Tailed Deer with Reference to Population Ecology

Cited by 110 publications

References 19 publications

Twenty-year home-range dynamics of a white-tailed deer matriline

Twenty-year home-range dynamics of a white-tailed deer matriline

Natural History of Oregon Coast Mammals

Isotopic Evidence for Long‐Distance Mammal Procurement, Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, USA

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