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- description: In a landscape dominated by urban development, the Rocky Mountain Arse:oal (RMA) is an especially important refuge
for mule and white-tailed deer. RMA biologists estimate the current deer population exceeds 900 animals (approximately 250-300
white-tailed deer and 650-700 mule deer). The Comprehensive Management Plan for the RMA, completed in 1996, states that the
Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will manage deer populations between 325 and 550 total deer. These goals were generally
based on habitat conditions from the early 1990' s and deer research conducted on the refuge in the late 1980's
(Matiatos pers. comm. 1999). A specific study evaluating carrying capacity of the habitats on the RMA had never been conducted.
The current management approach is a conservative one that attempts to suppress deer populations and minimize habitat degradation
by culling females. Culling may have suppressed populations somewhat, but the estimated total population is much higher than
the current management goal. The large numerical span between the population estimate and the management goal indicates that
habitats on the RMA may be able to support a much higher population of deer than was originally thought. Recognizing this
need to evaluate the available habitats and create a more scientifically based method to estimate carrying capacity, the Service
initiated this study.; abstract: In a landscape dominated by urban development, the Rocky Mountain Arse:oal (RMA) is an especially
important refuge for mule and white-tailed deer. RMA biologists estimate the current deer population exceeds 900 animals (approximately
250-300 white-tailed deer and 650-700 mule deer). The Comprehensive Management Plan for the RMA, completed in 1996, states
that the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will manage deer populations between 325 and 550 total deer. These goals were
generally based on habitat conditions from the early 1990' s and deer research conducted on the refuge in the late 1980's
(Matiatos pers. comm. 1999). A specific study evaluating carrying capacity of the habitats on the RMA had never been conducted.
The current management approach is a conservative one that attempts to suppress deer populations and minimize habitat degradation
by culling females. Culling may have suppressed populations somewhat, but the estimated total population is much higher than
the current management goal. The large numerical span between the population estimate and the management goal indicates that
habitats on the RMA may be able to support a much higher population of deer than was originally thought. Recognizing this
need to evaluate the available habitats and create a more scientifically based method to estimate carrying capacity, the Service
initiated this study.
Citation
- Title Deer carry capacity on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge based on dry matter intake and available dry matter
residue.
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2018-05-19T08:04:53.822189
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