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2. A fine‐scale examination of parturition timing in temperate ungulates.

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Turnley, Matthew T., Hughes, Tabitha A., Larsen, Randy T., Hersey, Kent R., Broadway, Matthew S., Chitwood, M. Colter, Fairbanks, W. Sue, Lonsinger, Robert C., and McMillan, Brock R.

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ELK, PARTURITION, PHENOLOGY, NEWBORN infants, MORNING
Abstract

Parturition timing has long been a topic of interest in ungulate research. However, few studies have examined parturition timing at fine scale (e.g., <1 day). Predator activity and environmental conditions can vary considerably with diel timing, which may result in selective pressure for parturition to occur during diel times that maximize the likelihood of neonate survival. We monitored parturition events and early‐life survival of elk (Cervus canadensis) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) in Utah, USA to better understand diel timing of parturition in temperate ungulates. Diel timing of parturition was moderately synchronous among conspecifics and influenced by environmental variables on the date of parturition. For elk, parturition events were most common during the morning crepuscular period and generally occurred later (i.e., closer to 12:00) when a relatively large proportion of the moon was illuminated. For mule deer, parturition events were most common during the diurnal period and generally occurred later (i.e., closer to 15:00) on cold, wet dates. Diel timing of parturition did not influence neonate survival, but larger datasets may be required to verify the apparent lack of influence. Although additional work could evaluate alternative variables that might affect parturition timing, our data provide an improved and finer scale understanding of reproductive ecology and phenology in ungulates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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4. Collaborative Habitat Management in Agricultural Landscapes: Opportunities and Barriers to Farmer Involvement in the Central Wisconsin Grassland Conservation Area.

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Sharp, Anthony K., Thompson, Aaron W., and Broadway, Matthew S.

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Collaborative habitat management functions at an intersection of differing priorities, which at times result in conflict, within the rural landscape. Collaborative habitat management considers stakeholder conflict as a catalyst, rather than an obstruction to improvement. The research presented here explores the beliefs and opinions toward collaboration held by stakeholders and government agents working in the Central Wisconsin Grassland Conservation Area (CWGCA). We seek to understand the barriers and opportunities available to improve the collaborative process in the CWGCA and to provide recommendations for a more effective conservation effort. This study uses a mixed-methodology began by utilizing semistructured interviews with knowledgeable and active stakeholders of this landscape to understand the challenges associated with meaningful landoiuner input and the ability of government agents to communicate ivith farmers in this landscape. The research team interviewed active stakeholders involved in this grassland management effort, including representatives from agencies, conservation organizations, wildlife experts, and the farm community. Interviews revealed important themes related to public participation and communication between government agents and rural landowners. Building upon the interview results, a webbased survey was then sent to over 100 government agents (county, state, and federal) that had worked in the CWGCA landscape between 2006 and 2013. The survey effort yielded a 46% response rate. Our results indicate that agencies are losing farming experience through retirement. Additionally, government agents varied in their response to questions about how to best involve local landowners while planning for and managing the landscape. These findings illustrate significant barriers to effectively managing land use in the agricultural landscape of central Wisconsin. Findings from this research provide a basis for management recommendations, such as sharing decision making with local stakeholders, broadening the range of concerns addressed by the management plan, working to create an environment of co-learning, and working on a smaller scale by selecting portions of the Greater Prairie-Chicken habitat range where landowners are more supportive of management efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016

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