subject:(Habitat Suitability Index Models)

Montana State University

1. Dixon, Beverly Gail. Cumulative effects modeling for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1997, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7808

Subjects/Keywords: Grizzly bear.; Habitat (Ecology).; Mathematical models.; Computer programs.

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Dixon, B. G. (1997). Cumulative effects modeling for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7808

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dixon, Beverly Gail. “Cumulative effects modeling for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.” 1997. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7808.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dixon, Beverly Gail. “Cumulative effects modeling for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.” 1997. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Dixon BG. Cumulative effects modeling for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1997. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7808.

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Council of Science Editors:

Dixon BG. Cumulative effects modeling for grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1997. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7808

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Montana State University

2. Turnock, Benjamin Yasuo. Characterizing habitat relationships and establishing monitoring strategies for an alpine obligate.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2016, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12385

► Alpine species have evolved to live in some of the harshest and most climatically diverse areas in the world, yet changes in climate are rapidly… (more)

▼ Alpine species have evolved to live in some of the harshest and most climatically diverse areas in the world, yet changes in climate are rapidly altering the areas alpine obligates call home. Warming temperatures are marching species to higher elevations and towards the poles, especially threatening species at the southern extent of their distributions. Understanding habitat requirements and monitoring abundance of species like the hoary marmot (Marmota caligata) at their southern extent will be crucial for tracking the magnitude of change that has begun in alpine ecosystems. We conducted double-observer occupancy surveys to collect presence-absence data and assess habitat characteristics important for the occurrence of hoary marmots; survey sites were within 5 mountain ranges in western Montana, the southern edge of this species' distribution. Marmots preferred shallow slopes, southern aspects, and areas with shrubs present. These preferences suggest that hoary marmots select habitat based on limitations they experience during both winter and summer, but winter conditions may play a stronger role in habitat selection. We then used our occupancy data to assess a broad suite of landscape variables at multiple spatial scales to create a predictive map of hoary marmot habitat throughout their distribution in Montana. We employed our predictive map to conduct a spatially-explicit power analysis and assess the ability of different monitoring strategies to detect a negative trend in abundance of marmot colonies. We were able to detect a 50% decline in colony abundance over 30 years by surveying 7-87% of sites > or = 4 times every 3 years. We found that we were more likely to detect a negative trend when the abundance of colonies was higher. Based on this information, we suggest that if management objectives include assessing population trend from occupancy, monitoring plans should be implemented sooner rather than later. Habitat associations and population status information are lacking for many species. Our study has provided a way to collect valuable information to monitor and manage an alpine species. The methods we have used can be applied to monitor other species that are hard to access and our results provide information for conserving alpine species over their distribution. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Andrea Litt (advisor), Andrea R. Litt, John M. Vore and Chris M. Hammond were co-authors of the article, 'Habitat characteristics of the hoary marmot : assessing distribution limitations in Montana' submitted to the journal 'Ecosphere' which is contained within this thesis. (other), Andrea R. Litt, John M. Vore and Chris M. Hammond were co-authors of the article, 'Monitoring hoary marmots at their southern extent : assessing design tradeoffs using occupancy' submitted to the journal 'Journal of wildlife management' which is contained within this thesis. (other).

Subjects/Keywords: Marmots.; Climatic changes.; Habitat selection.

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Turnock, B. Y. (2016). Characterizing habitat relationships and establishing monitoring strategies for an alpine obligate. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12385

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Turnock, Benjamin Yasuo. “Characterizing habitat relationships and establishing monitoring strategies for an alpine obligate.” 2016. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12385.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Turnock, Benjamin Yasuo. “Characterizing habitat relationships and establishing monitoring strategies for an alpine obligate.” 2016. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Turnock BY. Characterizing habitat relationships and establishing monitoring strategies for an alpine obligate. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12385.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Turnock BY. Characterizing habitat relationships and establishing monitoring strategies for an alpine obligate. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12385

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Montana State University

3. Frattaroli, Leslie Marie. Black bear (Ursus americanus) ecology in Southern Grand Teton National Park.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2011, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1280

► Black bears (Ursus americanus) in Grand Teton National Park (GRTE), Wyoming occupy an environment that is changing due to human pressure and environmental variability. I… (more)

▼ Black bears (Ursus americanus) in Grand Teton National Park (GRTE), Wyoming occupy an environment that is changing due to human pressure and environmental variability. I analyzed activity patterns, food habits, and habitat use of black bears in southern GRTE, trying to identify if human recreation impacted these patterns. I studied 9 black bears equipped with spread spectrum technology (SS) collars from June, 2005 to October, 2006. Each collar contained -15° head to tail activity switch, a GPS radio receiver, and an independent very high frequency (VHF) transmitter. I used logistic regression on a sample of bear locations that were field-verified as active or resting to determine a break point to classify all locations as resting or active based upon activity counts. My discriminant analysis indicated that bears were likely resting if their recorded activity count was <16.5. I used logistic regression to determine which factors were most responsible for missed fixes. Overall, bear activity levels were consistent regardless of their distance from roads, human developments, and trails. Bears fed on a wide range of foods including vegetation, insects, and mammals that were seasonally abundant. Graminoids and ants were important food sources for black bears in the spring and summer. I used the Mahalanobis Distances Factor Analysis (MADIFA) to quantitatively break down the D ² statistic into linear combinations to determine the impact of each variable on D ². My models displayed areas of high use (i.e. larger D ² values), in forested regions adjacent to trails and roads. Several axes in different linear combinations, including habitat and human use covariates, are present in the analysis. This suggests that a complexity exists for black bear habitat use, beyond proximity to human use activities. Therefore it would be an oversimplification to conclude that black bears only utilize areas close to trails and/or roads in southern GRTE. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Scott Creel. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Black bear.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Frattaroli, L. M. (2011). Black bear (Ursus americanus) ecology in Southern Grand Teton National Park. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1280

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Frattaroli, Leslie Marie. “Black bear (Ursus americanus) ecology in Southern Grand Teton National Park.” 2011. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1280.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Frattaroli, Leslie Marie. “Black bear (Ursus americanus) ecology in Southern Grand Teton National Park.” 2011. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Frattaroli LM. Black bear (Ursus americanus) ecology in Southern Grand Teton National Park. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1280.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Frattaroli LM. Black bear (Ursus americanus) ecology in Southern Grand Teton National Park. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1280

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Montana State University

4. Wallen, Richard L. Habitat utilization by harlequin ducks in Grand Teton National Park.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1987, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6266

Subjects/Keywords: Ducks Habitat.

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Wallen, R. L. (1987). Habitat utilization by harlequin ducks in Grand Teton National Park. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6266

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wallen, Richard L. “Habitat utilization by harlequin ducks in Grand Teton National Park.” 1987. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6266.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wallen, Richard L. “Habitat utilization by harlequin ducks in Grand Teton National Park.” 1987. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Wallen RL. Habitat utilization by harlequin ducks in Grand Teton National Park. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1987. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6266.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Wallen RL. Habitat utilization by harlequin ducks in Grand Teton National Park. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1987. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6266

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Montana State University

5. Ritter, Thomas David. Connectivity in a montane river basin : salmonid use of a major tributary in the Smith River system.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2015, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9154

► The Smith River is a popular recreational sportfishery in western Montana, but salmonid abundances there are relatively low and limited by high summer water temperatures… (more)

▼ The Smith River is a popular recreational sportfishery in western Montana, but salmonid abundances there are relatively low and limited by high summer water temperatures and low discharges. Smith River tributaries may serve as thermal refuges and also as important spawning and nursery areas. Tributaries unaltered by anthropogenic disturbances may be especially important. If so, maintaining connectivity between the main-stem river and its tributaries would be essential. Moreover, an understanding of salmonid habitat use and management in a stressed system could help identify potential climate change adaptation strategies and tactics. My goal was to determine the roles of a major undisturbed tributary in the life histories and movements of salmonids in a montane river basin. My focus was on Tenderfoot Creek, a remote, unaltered major tributary to the Smith River. A PIT-tag detection network monitored the seasonal movements of rainbow x cutthroat hybrid trout, Mountain Whitefish, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout. Abundances were estimated by electrofishing and snorkeling. Despite thermally stressful conditions in the Smith River, no tagged fish were directly observed using Tenderfoot Creek as a thermal refuge, although such use probably occurred at the confluence within the Smith River. Interchange between Tenderfoot Creek and the Smith River was common for Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and rainbow x cutthroat hybrid trout and consisted mostly of spawning migrations. Some large, presumably dominant Brown Trout appeared to establish permanent territories within Tenderfoot Creek. Spawning effort by Mountain Whitefish and rainbow x cutthroat hybrid trout was high; about 7,568 Mountain Whitefish were observed in spawning aggregations in autumn and estimated abundance of rainbow x cutthroat hybrid trout juveniles (N = 25,127) was much higher than that of other taxa. Brown Trout also spawned in Tenderfoot Creek (159 redds counted in 2011 and 2012), and Brook Trout spawned in side channels and tributaries. Tenderfoot Creek is heavily used by Smith River fishes for spawning; maintaining its connectivity and habitat quality is therefore beneficial to recruitment to the Smith River fishery. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Alexander Zale (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Salmonidae.; Habitat conservation.; Corridors (Ecology).

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Ritter, T. D. (2015). Connectivity in a montane river basin : salmonid use of a major tributary in the Smith River system. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9154

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ritter, Thomas David. “Connectivity in a montane river basin : salmonid use of a major tributary in the Smith River system.” 2015. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9154.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ritter, Thomas David. “Connectivity in a montane river basin : salmonid use of a major tributary in the Smith River system.” 2015. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Ritter TD. Connectivity in a montane river basin : salmonid use of a major tributary in the Smith River system. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2015. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9154.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Ritter TD. Connectivity in a montane river basin : salmonid use of a major tributary in the Smith River system. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2015. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9154

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Montana State University

6. Davis, Michael Nordstrom. Winter survival and habitat as limiting factors for Arctic grayling at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2016, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9766

► Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are a now rare, glacial relict species occupying only a fraction of their historic range in Montana. The population in Upper… (more)

▼ Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are a now rare, glacial relict species occupying only a fraction of their historic range in Montana. The population in Upper Red Rock Lake is the only significant remaining native, adfluvial population and has undergone significant declines in abundance and distribution. Previous studies have documented instances of very low winter DO in the lake and low overwinter survival due to winter hypoxia has been hypothesized as a potential limiting factor for this population. We tested this hypothesis using a combined laboratory and telemetry study to document extent of hypoxia in Upper Red Rock Lake over two winters and assess the physiological tolerance, behavioral response and winter survival rate to hypoxia. In the laboratory study we observed a significant behavioral and physiological response to DO < 4 mg/L and determined 24-hr LD 50 values of 0.75 mg/L for adults and 1.50 - 1.96 for juveniles at temperatures of 1 - 3°C. In the field study we recorded a period of significantly lower lakewide average DO as well as high spatial variability in DO concentration (< 1 - 10 mg/L) during ice cover. However, we found that 69 - 100% of the lake epilimnion had DO > 4 mg/L during the ice cover period of both winters. Results of the telemetry study indicated adult winter survival rate was high (0.97 in 2014, 0.95 in 2015) and that telemetered fish selected deeper, more oxygenated habitat during ice cover. Our study demonstrates that Arctic grayling have a very high tolerance to acute hypoxia exposure and exhibit a physiological and behavioral stress response to DO < 4 mg/L. Although hypoxia was present in Upper Red Rock Lake, ample suitable habitat was available in the epilimnion in both study winters. Despite the potential for a hypoxia threat to develop in more severe winters, we conclude that low winter survival due to winter hypoxia is likely not a limiting factor for this population. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Thomas E. McMahon (advisor), Thomas McMahon was a co-author of the article, 'Factors affecting winter hypoxia in a large boreal lake: evidence for a hypoxia refuge and for reoxygenation prior to spring ice loss' submitted to the journal 'Transactions of the American Fisheries Society' which is contained within this thesis. (other), Thomas McMahon and Molly Webb were co-authors of the article, 'Winter survival, habitat use and hypoxia tolerance of Arctic grayling in an ice-covered boreal lake prone to winterkill' submitted to the journal 'Transactions of the American Fisheries Society' which is contained within this thesis. (other).

Subjects/Keywords: Arctic grayling.; Winter.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Davis, M. N. (2016). Winter survival and habitat as limiting factors for Arctic grayling at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9766

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Davis, Michael Nordstrom. “Winter survival and habitat as limiting factors for Arctic grayling at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.” 2016. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9766.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Davis, Michael Nordstrom. “Winter survival and habitat as limiting factors for Arctic grayling at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.” 2016. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Davis MN. Winter survival and habitat as limiting factors for Arctic grayling at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9766.

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Council of Science Editors:

Davis MN. Winter survival and habitat as limiting factors for Arctic grayling at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9766

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Montana State University

7. Jaeger, Matthew Edward. An empirical assessment of factors precluding recovery of Sauger in the lower Yellowstone River : movement, habitat use, exploitation, and entrainment.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2004, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1549

► Sauger (Sander canadensis) were designated as a critically imperiled Species of Special Concern in Montana because of declines in distribution and abundance. Migratory barriers, habitat… (more)

▼ Sauger (Sander canadensis) were designated as a critically imperiled Species of Special Concern in Montana because of declines in distribution and abundance. Migratory barriers, habitat loss, entrainment in irrigation canals, and overexploitation, especially at times when sauger were aggregated, were suggested to explain the failure of Yellowstone River sauger to return to historical abundances. I characterized seasonal movement patterns, habitat use, and aggregation of sauger and estimated movement, exploitation, and Intake Canal entrainment rates to test these hypotheses. Seasonal movement, aggregation, and habitat use were investigated by telemetering and tracking 30 fish in 2001, 31 fish in 2002, and 30 fish in 2003. Exploitation and entrainment rates were assessed by tagging 957 sauger with reward tags. Tag-shedding rate (2.1%) was estimated by double-tagging and non-reporting rate (61.5%) was estimated using postcards as tag surrogates. Sauger aggregated near spawning areas in spring and subsequently dispersed 5 to 350 km to upstream home river locations where they remained for the rest of the year. During the spawning period, terrace and bluff pools, which are unique geomorphic units associated with bedrock and boulder substrate, were positively selected while all other habitat types were avoided. Tributary use during spawning was rare. Following movement to home river locations, sauger used most habitat types in proportion to their availability but selected reaches of specific geologic types. Exploitation occurred primarily in early spring and late autumn. Annual survival was high (61.3%). Entrainment in irrigation diversions may have accounted for more than half of non-fishing mortality. Migratory barriers, habitat loss, and overexploitation of adult sauger likely are not preventing sauger recovery, but the effects of these factors may be more pronounced for juvenile sauger. Habitat alteration and interactions with non-native walleye and smallmouth bass may also preclude recovery. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Alexander V. Zale. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Sauger.; Habitat (Ecology).

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APA (6^th Edition):

Jaeger, M. E. (2004). An empirical assessment of factors precluding recovery of Sauger in the lower Yellowstone River : movement, habitat use, exploitation, and entrainment. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1549

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jaeger, Matthew Edward. “An empirical assessment of factors precluding recovery of Sauger in the lower Yellowstone River : movement, habitat use, exploitation, and entrainment.” 2004. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1549.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jaeger, Matthew Edward. “An empirical assessment of factors precluding recovery of Sauger in the lower Yellowstone River : movement, habitat use, exploitation, and entrainment.” 2004. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Jaeger ME. An empirical assessment of factors precluding recovery of Sauger in the lower Yellowstone River : movement, habitat use, exploitation, and entrainment. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2004. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1549.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Jaeger ME. An empirical assessment of factors precluding recovery of Sauger in the lower Yellowstone River : movement, habitat use, exploitation, and entrainment. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2004. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1549

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Montana State University

8. Goodman, Benjamin Joseph. Ichthyoplankton density and Shovelnose sturgeon spawning in relation to varying discharge treatments.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2009, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1349

► Many lotic fish species use natural patterns of variation in discharge and water temperature as spawning cues and these natural patterns are often altered by… (more)

▼ Many lotic fish species use natural patterns of variation in discharge and water temperature as spawning cues and these natural patterns are often altered by river regulation. The effects of spring discharge and water temperature variation on the spawning of shovelnose sturgeon Scaphirhynchus platorynchus and other fishes in the upper Missouri River have not been well documented. In 2006, 2007, and 2008, I had the unique opportunity to study the effects of experimental discharge levels on ichthyoplankton density in the lower Marias River, a regulated tributary to the upper Missouri River. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of contrasting discharge treatments and water temperature variation on spatial and temporal variation in spawning of shovelnose sturgeon (and other species sampled as bycatch) as measured by embryonic and larval fish density in the lower Marias River. Ichthyoplankton was sampled about every four days in June and July of 2006, 2007, and 2008. Overall larval fish density was greater in 2006 than in 2007, and increased density was associated with increased discharge in 2006. In 2006, shovelnose sturgeon spawning occurred in the Marias River in conjunction with the ascending, peak (134 m³/s), and descending portions of the spring hydrograph and water temperatures from 16°C to 19°C. No evidence of sturgeon spawning was documented in the lower Marias River in 2007 when peak discharge remained low (9 m³/s to 14 m³/s) despite the occurrence of water temperatures suitable for shovelnose sturgeon embryo development. In 2008, shovelnose sturgeon spawning occurred in conjunction with the peak (118 m³/s) and descending portions of the spring hydrograph, and during a prolonged period of increased discharge (28 m³/s to 39 m³/s), coupled with water temperatures from 11°C to 23°C in the lower Marias River. These data suggest that discharge must reach a threshold level (28 m³/s), and should be coupled with water temperatures suitable (12°C to 24°C) or optimal (16°C to 20°C) for shovelnose sturgeon embryo development, to provide a spawning cue to shovelnose sturgeon in the lower Marias River. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Christopher S. Guy. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Sturgeons Habitat.; Sturgeons Reproduction.; Shovelnose sturgeon.

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APA (6^th Edition):

Goodman, B. J. (2009). Ichthyoplankton density and Shovelnose sturgeon spawning in relation to varying discharge treatments. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1349

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Goodman, Benjamin Joseph. “Ichthyoplankton density and Shovelnose sturgeon spawning in relation to varying discharge treatments.” 2009. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1349.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Goodman, Benjamin Joseph. “Ichthyoplankton density and Shovelnose sturgeon spawning in relation to varying discharge treatments.” 2009. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Goodman BJ. Ichthyoplankton density and Shovelnose sturgeon spawning in relation to varying discharge treatments. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2009. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1349.

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Council of Science Editors:

Goodman BJ. Ichthyoplankton density and Shovelnose sturgeon spawning in relation to varying discharge treatments. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2009. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1349

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Montana State University

9. Dunkley, Shana Lucille. Good animals in bad places : evaluating landscape attributes associated with elk vulnerability to wolf predation.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2011, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1206

► Vulnerability of prey to predators is heavily influenced by their respective physical and behavioral characteristics; however their interactions with landscape, and climate, collectively termed "environmental… (more)

▼ Vulnerability of prey to predators is heavily influenced by their respective physical and behavioral characteristics; however their interactions with landscape, and climate, collectively termed "environmental vulnerability," may also assume considerable importance. Landscape or habitat-dependent prey vulnerability is well-studied in smaller taxa systems where environmental factors primarily influence encounter rates, however the impact of environmental vulnerability in large mammal systems, where the probability of a successful attack may be more important than encounter probability, is poorly understood. This study utilized 18 years of survival and mortality data for radio-collared elk (Cervus elaphus), in concert with abundance, distribution, and habitat use data prior to and following restoration of wolves (Canis lupus) to Yellowstone National Park to evaluate the relationship between environmental vulnerability and elk mortality. Logistic regression was used to model the odds of mortality for 108 elk in 1257 animal sample intervals from 1991-2009 across a range of environmental conditions and gradients of wolf predation risk to evaluate: 1) The relationship between landscape, habitat, and environmental attributes and elk vulnerability to wolf predation and 2) Changes in the attributes related to elk mortality before and after wolf colonization. In the absence of wolf predation, mortality risk for elk was primarily associated with physical attributes of elk due to age and condition, factors that are known to influence starvation mortality. Following wolf reintroduction mortality risk was related to these elk physical characteristics, but more so to characteristics of the landscape and climate within an animal's home range. These apparent environmental influences were strong enough to result in substantial changes in distribution and abundance of elk in the study system to the extent that by the end of the study elk almost exclusively utilized areas with high probability of wolf encounter, but also a high probability of escape due to the collective characteristics of the landscape promoting predation refuges. The strong influence of environmental vulnerability is likely to affect the abundance and distribution of elk and wolves across their range, and has broad applications to large mammal predator-prey dynamics in general. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Robert A. Garrott. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Habitat (Ecology).; Predation (Biology).; Elk.; Wolves.

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Dunkley, S. L. (2011). Good animals in bad places : evaluating landscape attributes associated with elk vulnerability to wolf predation. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1206

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Dunkley, Shana Lucille. “Good animals in bad places : evaluating landscape attributes associated with elk vulnerability to wolf predation.” 2011. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1206.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Dunkley, Shana Lucille. “Good animals in bad places : evaluating landscape attributes associated with elk vulnerability to wolf predation.” 2011. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Dunkley SL. Good animals in bad places : evaluating landscape attributes associated with elk vulnerability to wolf predation. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1206.

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Dunkley SL. Good animals in bad places : evaluating landscape attributes associated with elk vulnerability to wolf predation. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1206

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Montana State University

10. Kehoe, Adam Roarke. Space use and foraging patterns of the white-headed woodpecker in western Idaho.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2017, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12513

► The white-headed woodpecker (Picoides albolarvatus) is a species of conservation concern that is strongly associated with ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)-dominated forests in the Inland Northwest.… (more)

▼ The white-headed woodpecker (Picoides albolarvatus) is a species of conservation concern that is strongly associated with ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa)-dominated forests in the Inland Northwest. More information on home range size and habitat selection patterns is needed to inform conservation of the white-headed woodpecker, a focal management species for dry-forest restoration treatments. We examined whether home range size was associated with food resources and if fine-scale habitat characteristics influenced selection of foraging sites. During the post-fledging periods of 2014 and 2015, we radio-tracked 11 white-headed woodpeckers in forests of west-central Idaho. These forests were historically managed for timber harvest, resulting in removal of large-diameter, cone-producing ponderosa pine trees. We hypothesized that ponderosa pine cones would be a highly-valued food resource providing seeds and arthropods. We expected smaller home ranges to be associated with a greater availability of cones for foraging and that cone foraging would be concentrated in core use areas. We used foraging behavior to test this hypothesis, specifically, the proportion of time foraging on cones as an index of cone availability. Home range sizes ranged from 24 to 169 ha (90% fixed-kernel estimates). Consistent with our hypothesis, individuals with relatively small home ranges spent a greater proportion of foraging time on cones (Beta superscript 1 [SE] = 2.48[1.32], P = 0.096; Beta superscript 2 [SE] = -5.00[1.61], P = 0.014). Cone foraging was also higher in core use areas compared to home range peripheries for individuals exhibiting at least moderate cone foraging. We also expected foraging woodpeckers to favor larger diameter pines in sites with moderate to high canopy closure. To test this hypothesis, we analyzed foraging-site selection by comparing habitat characteristics between foraging trees and available trees, which provided support for our foraging site prediction (Beta superscript TREEDIAMETER [SE] = 3.50[0.43], P <0.001; Beta superscript CANOPY [SE] = 1.74[0.41], P <0.001; Beta superscript SPECIES [SE] = 1.43[0.33], P <0.001). Our results suggest that large diameter pines provide important foraging resources, and that landscapes with more productive cone crops could support greater numbers of white-headed woodpeckers. We recommend restoration treatments that retain high-density patches of large diameter pines while promoting mosaics of open and closed canopies at larger spatial scales. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Jay J. Rotella (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Habitat selection.; Forage.; Woodpeckers.; Ponderosa pine.

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Kehoe, A. R. (2017). Space use and foraging patterns of the white-headed woodpecker in western Idaho. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12513

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kehoe, Adam Roarke. “Space use and foraging patterns of the white-headed woodpecker in western Idaho.” 2017. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12513.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kehoe, Adam Roarke. “Space use and foraging patterns of the white-headed woodpecker in western Idaho.” 2017. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Kehoe AR. Space use and foraging patterns of the white-headed woodpecker in western Idaho. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12513.

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Kehoe AR. Space use and foraging patterns of the white-headed woodpecker in western Idaho. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2017. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/12513

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Montana State University

11. Ferguson, Ashley Lynn. Nest site taphonomy of modern archosaurs.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2016, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14325

► The goal of this thesis is to investigate the taphonomic processes that affect crocodylian and modern bird nesting localities in the hope that they would… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Taphonomy.; Crocodilians.; Birds.; Nests.; Habitat selection.

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Ferguson, A. L. (2016). Nest site taphonomy of modern archosaurs. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14325

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Ferguson, Ashley Lynn. “Nest site taphonomy of modern archosaurs.” 2016. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14325.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ferguson, Ashley Lynn. “Nest site taphonomy of modern archosaurs.” 2016. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Ferguson AL. Nest site taphonomy of modern archosaurs. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14325.

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Ferguson AL. Nest site taphonomy of modern archosaurs. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14325

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12. Jones, Aaron Paul. Graph-theoretic modeling of functional habitat connectivity for lynx on the Okanogan Highlands, northern Washington.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2004, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1578

► Maintenance of habitat connectivity over various geographic scales is a conservation imperative for the long-term persistence of many species. Functional linkages for a given focal… (more)

▼ Maintenance of habitat connectivity over various geographic scales is a conservation imperative for the long-term persistence of many species. Functional linkages for a given focal species may not be readily apparent or spatially coincident with explicit structural patterns in a landscape. In species-level habitat connectivity modeling, therefore, techniques derived from empirical data are needed to sustain a species-centric perspective on landscape mosaics. This study demonstrates an empirically-based, combined Bayesian and graph-theoretic approach to modeling functional habitat connectivity. The case study focused on a subpopulation of Canadian lynx resident to a subalpine plateau in north-central Washington. Using data collected during two prior radiotelemetry studies, habitat selection by individual lynx was analyzed at two spatial scales using a combination of compositional analysis, chi-squared tests, and Neu's method. Significant habitat associations were used to create probability models for lynx presence using Bayes theorem. These provided a composite index of habitat suitability and enabled data-driven definition of habitat patches and an impedance surface for lynx movement in the study landscape. To address gradual variation in habitat quality, multiple study-wide and within-home-range patch surfaces were derived in accord with minimum percentages of areas of known lynx presence. Patches and cost-weighted interpatch distances were then converted to lattice data structures (graphs) and used as frameworks for hierarchical analyses of functional connectivity. Mapped probabilities of lynx presence indicated higher quality habitat in the northward interior of the study area and in several drainages along its northern periphery. Areas most significant to study-wide connectivity were identified in terms of core linkages and those along which the habitat network is most susceptible to disruption. A general divergence between these areas suggests that the former, "parsimoniously-connected" cores of lynx habitat may also be the areas most resilient to fragmentation. Places where these areas co-occur, however, are "hotspots" supported by dual justifications for conservation prioritization. In measuring global connectivity, three indices were relatively insensitive to changes in patch surface definition until the graph based on seven percent areas of known presence was reached, after which point fragmentation was marked. A critique of the Bayesian graph-theoretic modeling approach concludes the study, with emphasis given to its applicability for identifying subregional habitat linkages for far-ranging carnivores. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Richard J. Aspinall. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Lynx.; Habitat (Ecology)

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Jones, A. P. (2004). Graph-theoretic modeling of functional habitat connectivity for lynx on the Okanogan Highlands, northern Washington. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1578

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Jones, Aaron Paul. “Graph-theoretic modeling of functional habitat connectivity for lynx on the Okanogan Highlands, northern Washington.” 2004. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1578.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jones, Aaron Paul. “Graph-theoretic modeling of functional habitat connectivity for lynx on the Okanogan Highlands, northern Washington.” 2004. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Jones AP. Graph-theoretic modeling of functional habitat connectivity for lynx on the Okanogan Highlands, northern Washington. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2004. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1578.

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Jones AP. Graph-theoretic modeling of functional habitat connectivity for lynx on the Okanogan Highlands, northern Washington. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2004. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1578

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Montana State University

13. Boccadori, Sylvanna Jean. Effects of winter range on a pronghorn population in Yellowstone National Park.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2002, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8182

Subjects/Keywords: Pronghorn.; Habitat (Ecology)

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Boccadori, S. J. (2002). Effects of winter range on a pronghorn population in Yellowstone National Park. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8182

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Boccadori, Sylvanna Jean. “Effects of winter range on a pronghorn population in Yellowstone National Park.” 2002. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8182.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Boccadori, Sylvanna Jean. “Effects of winter range on a pronghorn population in Yellowstone National Park.” 2002. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Boccadori SJ. Effects of winter range on a pronghorn population in Yellowstone National Park. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2002. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8182.

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Boccadori SJ. Effects of winter range on a pronghorn population in Yellowstone National Park. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2002. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8182

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Montana State University

14. Thorpe, Philip Pendleton. Temporal and spatial variation in habitat selection and movements of female mallards in the parklands of Canada.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1997, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7451

Subjects/Keywords: Mallard.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Thorpe, P. P. (1997). Temporal and spatial variation in habitat selection and movements of female mallards in the parklands of Canada. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7451

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Thorpe, Philip Pendleton. “Temporal and spatial variation in habitat selection and movements of female mallards in the parklands of Canada.” 1997. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7451.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thorpe, Philip Pendleton. “Temporal and spatial variation in habitat selection and movements of female mallards in the parklands of Canada.” 1997. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Thorpe PP. Temporal and spatial variation in habitat selection and movements of female mallards in the parklands of Canada. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1997. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7451.

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Thorpe PP. Temporal and spatial variation in habitat selection and movements of female mallards in the parklands of Canada. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1997. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7451

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15. Reinhold, Ann Marie. Responses of fish assemblages to bank stabilization in a large river.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2014, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8789

► The Yellowstone River remains the longest unimpounded river in the conterminous United States. However, bank stabilization and floodplain dikes have altered its fish habitat. Therefore,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Riparian areas.; Fishes.; River channels.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Reinhold, A. M. (2014). Responses of fish assemblages to bank stabilization in a large river. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8789

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Reinhold, Ann Marie. “Responses of fish assemblages to bank stabilization in a large river.” 2014. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8789.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Reinhold, Ann Marie. “Responses of fish assemblages to bank stabilization in a large river.” 2014. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Reinhold AM. Responses of fish assemblages to bank stabilization in a large river. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2014. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8789.

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Council of Science Editors:

Reinhold AM. Responses of fish assemblages to bank stabilization in a large river. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2014. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/8789

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Montana State University

16. Sika, Jenny Lyn. Breeding ecology, survival rates, and causes of mortality of hunted and nonhunted greater sage-grouse in central Montana.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2006, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2279

► Female survival during July of both years was similar on both sites, 0.99 to nearly 1.00, but survival was lower during August and declined between… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sage grouse.; Habitat (Ecology).; Habitat conservation.

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Sika, J. L. (2006). Breeding ecology, survival rates, and causes of mortality of hunted and nonhunted greater sage-grouse in central Montana. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2279

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Sika, Jenny Lyn. “Breeding ecology, survival rates, and causes of mortality of hunted and nonhunted greater sage-grouse in central Montana.” 2006. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2279.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Sika, Jenny Lyn. “Breeding ecology, survival rates, and causes of mortality of hunted and nonhunted greater sage-grouse in central Montana.” 2006. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Sika JL. Breeding ecology, survival rates, and causes of mortality of hunted and nonhunted greater sage-grouse in central Montana. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2006. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2279.

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Sika JL. Breeding ecology, survival rates, and causes of mortality of hunted and nonhunted greater sage-grouse in central Montana. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2006. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2279

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Montana State University

17. Weeding, Jennifer Lee. Bayesian measurement error modeling with application to the area under the curve summary measure.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2016, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9867

► Measurement errors arise in a variety of circumstances and occur when a variable cannot be observed exactly, but instead is observed with error. For example,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Errors-in-variables models.; Mathematical models.; Pharmacology.

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Weeding, J. L. (2016). Bayesian measurement error modeling with application to the area under the curve summary measure. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9867

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Weeding, Jennifer Lee. “Bayesian measurement error modeling with application to the area under the curve summary measure.” 2016. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9867.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Weeding, Jennifer Lee. “Bayesian measurement error modeling with application to the area under the curve summary measure.” 2016. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Weeding JL. Bayesian measurement error modeling with application to the area under the curve summary measure. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9867.

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Council of Science Editors:

Weeding JL. Bayesian measurement error modeling with application to the area under the curve summary measure. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/9867

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Montana State University

18. Hoffman, Nancy Jean. Distribution of Picoides woodpeckers in relation to habitat disturbance within the Yellowstone area.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1997, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7777

Subjects/Keywords: Picoides Effect of habitat modification on.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Hoffman, N. J. (1997). Distribution of Picoides woodpeckers in relation to habitat disturbance within the Yellowstone area. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7777

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Hoffman, Nancy Jean. “Distribution of Picoides woodpeckers in relation to habitat disturbance within the Yellowstone area.” 1997. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7777.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hoffman, Nancy Jean. “Distribution of Picoides woodpeckers in relation to habitat disturbance within the Yellowstone area.” 1997. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Hoffman NJ. Distribution of Picoides woodpeckers in relation to habitat disturbance within the Yellowstone area. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1997. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7777.

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Hoffman NJ. Distribution of Picoides woodpeckers in relation to habitat disturbance within the Yellowstone area. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1997. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7777

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Montana State University

19. Streu, Jon Michael. An evaluation of habitat improvement structures in the Boulder River, Montana.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1990, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6793

Subjects/Keywords: Fish habitat improvement.; Fishes Effect of habitat modification on.

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Streu, J. M. (1990). An evaluation of habitat improvement structures in the Boulder River, Montana. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6793

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Streu, Jon Michael. “An evaluation of habitat improvement structures in the Boulder River, Montana.” 1990. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6793.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Streu, Jon Michael. “An evaluation of habitat improvement structures in the Boulder River, Montana.” 1990. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Streu JM. An evaluation of habitat improvement structures in the Boulder River, Montana. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1990. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6793.

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Streu JM. An evaluation of habitat improvement structures in the Boulder River, Montana. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1990. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6793

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Montana State University

20. Jackson, Scott Donald. Ecology of mule deer on a sagebrush-grassland habitat in northeastern Montana.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1990, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6758

Subjects/Keywords: Mule deer.; Ecology.; Habitat (Ecology).; Rangelands.; Wildlife habitat improvement.

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Jackson, S. D. (1990). Ecology of mule deer on a sagebrush-grassland habitat in northeastern Montana. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6758

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jackson, Scott Donald. “Ecology of mule deer on a sagebrush-grassland habitat in northeastern Montana.” 1990. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6758.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jackson, Scott Donald. “Ecology of mule deer on a sagebrush-grassland habitat in northeastern Montana.” 1990. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Jackson SD. Ecology of mule deer on a sagebrush-grassland habitat in northeastern Montana. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1990. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6758.

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Jackson SD. Ecology of mule deer on a sagebrush-grassland habitat in northeastern Montana. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1990. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/6758

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Montana State University

21. Madden, Elizabeth Marie. Passerine communities and bird-habitat relationships on prescribe-burned, mixed grass prairie in North Dakota.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1996, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7493

Subjects/Keywords: Passeriformes Effect of habitat modification on.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Madden, E. M. (1996). Passerine communities and bird-habitat relationships on prescribe-burned, mixed grass prairie in North Dakota. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7493

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Madden, Elizabeth Marie. “Passerine communities and bird-habitat relationships on prescribe-burned, mixed grass prairie in North Dakota.” 1996. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7493.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Madden, Elizabeth Marie. “Passerine communities and bird-habitat relationships on prescribe-burned, mixed grass prairie in North Dakota.” 1996. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Madden EM. Passerine communities and bird-habitat relationships on prescribe-burned, mixed grass prairie in North Dakota. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1996. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7493.

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Council of Science Editors:

Madden EM. Passerine communities and bird-habitat relationships on prescribe-burned, mixed grass prairie in North Dakota. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1996. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/7493

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Montana State University

22. Cascaddan, Brent Morris. Effects of mountain pine beetle on elk habitat and nutrition in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2018, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14862

► Mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae, MPB) outbreaks have become increasingly prevalent in western North America, resulting in ecological changes in pine forests that have important… (more)

▼ Mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae, MPB) outbreaks have become increasingly prevalent in western North America, resulting in ecological changes in pine forests that have important implications for wildlife populations and habitat. The potential effects of MPB-caused tree mortality on ungulate populations and habitat are relatively unstudied, and the possibility exists for both beneficial changes to ungulate habitat such as increased production of forage (i.e., forage availability) through the opening of the forest canopy and negative impacts such as accelerated phenology of herbaceous plants that may reduce forage quality. Using data collected during 2015 - 2017 in MPB-impacted National Forests in west-central Montana, I quantified the effects of MPB outbreaks on elk summer forage resources and use. To accomplish this objective, I 1) evaluated differences in herbaceous plant communities between mature uninfested lodgepole pine stands and two temporal classes of MPB-impacted forest stands (i.e., lodgepole pine cover classes: mature uninfested, old infested: > or = 10 years old, recent infested: <10 years old), 2) evaluated differences in elk summer forage availability and herbaceous vegetation quality, and 3) compared current elk use of lodgepole cover classes (2015 - 2017) to a previous elk telemetry study conducted during 1980 - 1991 before the MPB epidemic. I found that herbaceous forage plant communities did not differ in plant species composition but did differ in forage abundance in each cover class. Forage abundance was significantly different between cover classes and was highest in the old-infested cover class, and lowest in the mature uninfested cover class. The dominant phenology stage of forage species did not change across cover classes by a biologically meaningful amount, but herbaceous quality differed across cover classes, however the amount of difference was small. During the 2015 - 2017 study, elk used all three lodgepole pine cover classes in proportion to how much of each cover class was available. Elk use of lodgepole pine during the 1980 - 1991 study was approximately double what was estimated to be available and suggests elk are using the beetle-killed forest less than prior to infestation. My results indicate MPB does not negatively affect elk nutrition during later summer (July and August), and active management of beetle-killed forest is not necessary for the benefit of elk during this time period, but may be needed for improving elk habitat in other ways during other times of year. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Robert A. Garrott (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Elk.; Habitat (Ecology).; Forage.; Nutrition.; Mountain pine beetle.; Lodgepole pine.

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Cascaddan, B. M. (2018). Effects of mountain pine beetle on elk habitat and nutrition in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14862

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cascaddan, Brent Morris. “Effects of mountain pine beetle on elk habitat and nutrition in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana.” 2018. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14862.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cascaddan, Brent Morris. “Effects of mountain pine beetle on elk habitat and nutrition in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana.” 2018. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Cascaddan BM. Effects of mountain pine beetle on elk habitat and nutrition in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2018. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14862.

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Council of Science Editors:

Cascaddan BM. Effects of mountain pine beetle on elk habitat and nutrition in the Elkhorn Mountains of Montana. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2018. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14862

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Montana State University

23. Thornburg, John Ramsey III. Effects of seasonal precipitation and habitat associations on the demographics of Mexican spotted owl prey in the canyonlands region of southern Utah.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2018, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14694

► Most food habit studies of Mexican Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis lucida) have been conducted in forested environments in more southern portions of their range. Through… (more)

▼ Most food habit studies of Mexican Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis lucida) have been conducted in forested environments in more southern portions of their range. Through regurgitated pellet analyses, these studies showed the majority of Mexican Spotted Owl prey consumed was comprised of Cricetid rodents, specifically woodrats (Neotoma spp.) and white-footed mice (Peromyscus spp.). In the northernmost portions of their range, Mexican Spotted Owls inhabit rocky canyon habitats within the Colorado Plateau. In the canyonlands region, few studies have investigated the population ecology and habitat associations of the primary prey of spotted owls and no studies have examined the relationships among primary prey demographics and their responses to seasonal precipitation. Given the Mexican Spotted Owls status as a threatened species, increased knowledge of prey species relationships with climate and habitat may assist in future management of spotted owl populations across the canyonlands region. Using a seven-year historic data set collected at three study sites in Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument from 2001 to 2007 and three years of data collected at five study sites in Capitol Reef National Park from 2013 to 2015, I described the nocturnal small mammal communities, investigated primary prey habitat and microhabitat component associations, and investigated the effects of timing and amount of seasonal precipitation on primary prey abundance and diversity in both study areas. Cricetid rodents were the most abundant nocturnal small mammals and potential prey available for spotted owls inhabiting rocky canyon habitats. Microhabitat analyses revealed Cricetid rodents partitioned space and resources that minimized interspecific competition enabling coexistence in narrow canyon systems with limited biological resources. Linear mixed-effects modeling indicated winter precipitation was the primary driver of spotted owl primary prey demographics in the canyonlands region. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: David Willey (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Owls.; Habitat (Ecology).; Phenology.; Food habits.; Predation (Biology).; Precipitation (Meteorology).

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Thornburg, J. R. I. (2018). Effects of seasonal precipitation and habitat associations on the demographics of Mexican spotted owl prey in the canyonlands region of southern Utah. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14694

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thornburg, John Ramsey III. “Effects of seasonal precipitation and habitat associations on the demographics of Mexican spotted owl prey in the canyonlands region of southern Utah.” 2018. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14694.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thornburg, John Ramsey III. “Effects of seasonal precipitation and habitat associations on the demographics of Mexican spotted owl prey in the canyonlands region of southern Utah.” 2018. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Thornburg JRI. Effects of seasonal precipitation and habitat associations on the demographics of Mexican spotted owl prey in the canyonlands region of southern Utah. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2018. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14694.

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Council of Science Editors:

Thornburg JRI. Effects of seasonal precipitation and habitat associations on the demographics of Mexican spotted owl prey in the canyonlands region of southern Utah. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2018. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14694

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Montana State University

24. Cope, Michael Glen. Distribution, habitat selection and survival of transplanted Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) in the Tobacco Valley, Montana.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 1992, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1108

► Distribution, habitat use and survival of transplanted Columbian sharp-tailed grouse in the Tobacco Plains, Montana were studied from April, 1990 to August, 1991. For transplant… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Sharp-tailed grouse.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Cope, M. G. (1992). Distribution, habitat selection and survival of transplanted Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) in the Tobacco Valley, Montana. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1108

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cope, Michael Glen. “Distribution, habitat selection and survival of transplanted Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) in the Tobacco Valley, Montana.” 1992. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1108.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cope, Michael Glen. “Distribution, habitat selection and survival of transplanted Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) in the Tobacco Valley, Montana.” 1992. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Cope MG. Distribution, habitat selection and survival of transplanted Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) in the Tobacco Valley, Montana. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1992. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1108.

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Council of Science Editors:

Cope MG. Distribution, habitat selection and survival of transplanted Columbian sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) in the Tobacco Valley, Montana. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 1992. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1108

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Montana State University

25. Himes Boor, Gina Kristine. Applying novel approaches to old datasets : utilizing opportunistic observations and Bayesian estimation to describe spatial use patterns for Steller sea lions.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2010, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1473

► Despite two decades of satellite telemetry studies conducted on Steller sea lions, scientists still lack basic spatially-explicit knowledge about Steller sea lion habitat use. The… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Steller's sea lion.; Habitat (Ecology); Bayesian statistical decision theory.

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Himes Boor, G. K. (2010). Applying novel approaches to old datasets : utilizing opportunistic observations and Bayesian estimation to describe spatial use patterns for Steller sea lions. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1473

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Himes Boor, Gina Kristine. “Applying novel approaches to old datasets : utilizing opportunistic observations and Bayesian estimation to describe spatial use patterns for Steller sea lions.” 2010. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1473.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Himes Boor, Gina Kristine. “Applying novel approaches to old datasets : utilizing opportunistic observations and Bayesian estimation to describe spatial use patterns for Steller sea lions.” 2010. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Himes Boor GK. Applying novel approaches to old datasets : utilizing opportunistic observations and Bayesian estimation to describe spatial use patterns for Steller sea lions. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2010. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1473.

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Council of Science Editors:

Himes Boor GK. Applying novel approaches to old datasets : utilizing opportunistic observations and Bayesian estimation to describe spatial use patterns for Steller sea lions. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2010. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1473

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Montana State University

26. Zimmer, Jeremy Paul. Winter habitat use and diet of snowshoe hares in the Gardiner, Montana area.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2004, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2609

► Habitat preference and diet selection of snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) in the Greater Yellowstone Area (GYA) are poorly understood. This study was initiated to provide… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Snowshoe rabbit.; Habitat (Ecology).

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Zimmer, J. P. (2004). Winter habitat use and diet of snowshoe hares in the Gardiner, Montana area. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2609

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zimmer, Jeremy Paul. “Winter habitat use and diet of snowshoe hares in the Gardiner, Montana area.” 2004. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2609.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zimmer, Jeremy Paul. “Winter habitat use and diet of snowshoe hares in the Gardiner, Montana area.” 2004. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Zimmer JP. Winter habitat use and diet of snowshoe hares in the Gardiner, Montana area. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2004. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2609.

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Council of Science Editors:

Zimmer JP. Winter habitat use and diet of snowshoe hares in the Gardiner, Montana area. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2004. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2609

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Montana State University

27. Hockenbary, Chad Evan. Exploring relationships among recreation, habitat type, and Mexican spotted owls on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2011, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1478

► The Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) was listed as "threatened" in 1993 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In Utah, the spotted owl… (more)

▼ The Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) was listed as "threatened" in 1993 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In Utah, the spotted owl is associated with rocky canyons that attract high levels of human recreation. Recreation could potentially have negative effects on the owl. I investigated roost behavior, territorial occupancy rates, and reproduction in canyon habitats that differed in recreation level and habitat condition (e.g., xeric versus mesic environments). Surveys were conducted in four areas in Utah: Zion and Capitol Reef National Parks, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and the Cedar Mesa-Elk Ridge highland. In Chapter 2, I evaluated possible differences in behaviors by fledglings across different levels of recreation. Fledgling diurnal behaviors were dependent on recreation level (P < 0.05). Fledglings in both recreation classes spent approximately = 50% of their time roosting, but fledglings associated with high-recreation territories spent more time in maintenance behaviors (13% vs. 4%) and less time in vigilant behaviors (29% vs. 35%) than did those in low-recreation territories. In Chapter 3, results from a top-ranked regression model indicated potential association between owl site occupancy rates and habitat type, with mesic sites showing higher occupancy than xeric sites in 2008: 0.75 (95% CI = 0.57 - 0.87) and 0.50 (95% CI = 0.27 - 0.73). Recolonization rate was 0.53 (95% CI = 0.28 - 0.76) for mesic sites and 0.10 (95% CI = 0.02 - 0.37) for xeric sites. Extinction rate was constant across years and sites (0.25; 95% CI = 0.15 - 0.39). Detection probability was 0.89 (95% CI = 0.82 - 0.94) across all three years of study. The number of fledglings per pair was greater in 2009 (0.94) than 2008 (0.25) and 2010 (0.50). My results suggest that recreation could have altered diurnal roost behavior of fledglings but was not related to occupancy and reproduction of Mexican spotted owls. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: David Willey. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Mexican spotted owl.; Habitat (Ecology).; Outdoor recreation.; Public use.

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Hockenbary, C. E. (2011). Exploring relationships among recreation, habitat type, and Mexican spotted owls on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1478

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hockenbary, Chad Evan. “Exploring relationships among recreation, habitat type, and Mexican spotted owls on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah.” 2011. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1478.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hockenbary, Chad Evan. “Exploring relationships among recreation, habitat type, and Mexican spotted owls on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah.” 2011. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Hockenbary CE. Exploring relationships among recreation, habitat type, and Mexican spotted owls on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1478.

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Council of Science Editors:

Hockenbary CE. Exploring relationships among recreation, habitat type, and Mexican spotted owls on the Colorado Plateau in Southern Utah. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2011. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/1478

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Montana State University

28. McCullough, Austin Robert. Relations among arctic grayling, nonnative salmonids, and abiotic conditions in the Big Hole River, Montana.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2017, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14041

► Arctic Grayling Thymallus arcticus in Montana have experienced declines in abundance and distribution over the last century, which contributed to the species being designated as… (more)

▼ Arctic Grayling Thymallus arcticus in Montana have experienced declines in abundance and distribution over the last century, which contributed to the species being designated as a Species of Concern and petitioned for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Conservation of Arctic Grayling in the Big Hole River watershed was based on presumed environmental influences. Interactions with nonnative species, increasing stream water temperatures, drought, and habitat alterations are suggested to influence Arctic Grayling abundances, although sparse quantitative information exists to support these hypotheses. My objective was to evaluate the influence of these biotic and abiotic factors on Arctic Grayling abundances using data collected in the Big Hole River drainage from 1983 through 2015. Arctic Grayling and nonnative salmonids were sampled at 32 sites, stream temperature data were collected at 33 sites, stream discharge data were collected at 21 sites, and habitat data were collected at 441 sites. Ordinary least squares and quantile (Tau = 0.90) regression analyses were used to evaluate the relationships among Arctic Grayling catch per unit effort (CPUE), nonnative salmonids CPUE, stream temperature, stream discharge, and habitat condition. The strongest univariate relationship was a positive correlation between the CPUE of Arctic Grayling > or = age 1 and Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis CPUE (r = 0.55, N = 77), which was contrary to the a priori predicted relationship. Multivariate analyses suggested that high water temperatures and low discharges during drought conditions have the greatest limiting influences on the CPUE of Arctic Grayling > or = age 1; Brown Trout CPUE, low water temperatures, and high maximum discharges were suggested as having the greatest limiting influences on age-0 Arctic Grayling CPUE. My findings support current management to increase discharge during drought conditions and further explore relationships between Arctic Grayling CPUE, habitat conditions, and Brown Trout CPUE. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Christopher S. Guy (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Arctic grayling.; Salmonidae.; Temperature.; Habitat (Ecology).; Introduced fishes.

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McCullough, A. R. (2017). Relations among arctic grayling, nonnative salmonids, and abiotic conditions in the Big Hole River, Montana. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14041

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McCullough, Austin Robert. “Relations among arctic grayling, nonnative salmonids, and abiotic conditions in the Big Hole River, Montana.” 2017. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14041.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McCullough, Austin Robert. “Relations among arctic grayling, nonnative salmonids, and abiotic conditions in the Big Hole River, Montana.” 2017. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

McCullough AR. Relations among arctic grayling, nonnative salmonids, and abiotic conditions in the Big Hole River, Montana. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2017. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14041.

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Council of Science Editors:

McCullough AR. Relations among arctic grayling, nonnative salmonids, and abiotic conditions in the Big Hole River, Montana. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2017. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14041

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Montana State University

29. Ebinger, Michael Ryan. Varying nonlinear dependencies in habitat selection: estimating instead of imposing functional forms.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2016, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14623

► Spatial heterogeneity of habitats and different foraging strategies can result in dissimilar patterns of habitat selection among individuals in a population. Studies have demonstrated that… (more)

▼ Spatial heterogeneity of habitats and different foraging strategies can result in dissimilar patterns of habitat selection among individuals in a population. Studies have demonstrated that incorporating individual variation can influence model inferences. Thus, individual variation is increasingly being incorporated in habitat selection studies. Our objective was to advance the concept of individual variation in habitat selection by incorporating varying shapes (i.e., function forms) of responses among individuals. We used simulation modeling to develop a new analytical framework and introduce a new habitat selection metric, the Normalized Selection Ratio (NSR). Our results demonstrated the ability of the NSR to correctly estimate the strength and shape of complex simulated patterns of habitat selection, while simultaneously protecting against over-fitting. Using a simulated population of individuals, we showed how our approach can scale-up individual responses to facilitate population-level inference. We demonstrated how hierarchical clustering of individual-level response curves can identify and quantitatively describe different types of habitat selection within a population. When applied in a temporally dynamic framework, we showed that the NSR can detect ecological dynamics in habitat selection with quantitatively different inferences from analyses that pool data over time. We illustrated application of our approach using global positioning system (GPS) telemetry data for grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). We investigated the direction (preference or avoidance) and shapes of grizzly bear selection for whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) habitat during fall from 2007 to 2014. Our general conclusions support previous findings that grizzly bears exhibit a high degree of individual variation in habitat selection. Our approach of hierarchically clustering response curves detected 4 groups of grizzly bears with distinctly different patterns of whitebark pine habitat selection. Based on the group-level mean responses, 77% of sampled bears selected for whitebark habitat and 23% selected for non-whitebark pine habitats. Among the hierarchical groups that selected for whitebark pine, we observed substantial variation in the strength and density of whitebark pine being used. These results demonstrated the ability of our approach to identify, quantify, and organize individual differences in habitat selection and improve our understanding of grizzly bear ecology in the GYE. Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Robert A. Garrott (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Mathematical statistics.; Grizzly bear.; Habitat selection.; Ecology.; Whitebark pine.

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Ebinger, M. R. (2016). Varying nonlinear dependencies in habitat selection: estimating instead of imposing functional forms. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14623

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Ebinger, Michael Ryan. “Varying nonlinear dependencies in habitat selection: estimating instead of imposing functional forms.” 2016. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14623.

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Ebinger, Michael Ryan. “Varying nonlinear dependencies in habitat selection: estimating instead of imposing functional forms.” 2016. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

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Ebinger MR. Varying nonlinear dependencies in habitat selection: estimating instead of imposing functional forms. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14623.

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Ebinger MR. Varying nonlinear dependencies in habitat selection: estimating instead of imposing functional forms. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2016. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/14623

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30. Paugh, Justin Isaac. Common Loon nesting ecology in Northwest Montana.

Degree: College of Letters & Science, 2006, Montana State University

URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2027

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Subjects/Keywords: Common loon.; Habitat (Ecology).; Nests.

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Paugh, J. I. (2006). Common Loon nesting ecology in Northwest Montana. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2027

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Paugh, Justin Isaac. “Common Loon nesting ecology in Northwest Montana.” 2006. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed December 14, 2019. https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2027.

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Paugh, Justin Isaac. “Common Loon nesting ecology in Northwest Montana.” 2006. Web. 14 Dec 2019.

Vancouver:

Paugh JI. Common Loon nesting ecology in Northwest Montana. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2006. [cited 2019 Dec 14]. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2027.

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Council of Science Editors:

Paugh JI. Common Loon nesting ecology in Northwest Montana. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2006. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/2027

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