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Development and testing of a mechanical lure for raptor trapping

Authors :
Angus C. Hull
Allen M. Fish
Craig Nikitas
Joshua M. Hull
Source :
Wildlife Society Bulletin, Vol 37, Iss 4, Pp 872-876 (2013)
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Wiley, 2013.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Raptor trapping and banding at migration stations rely upon the use of live lure birds to attract hawks to the trapping area. The use of these lure animals may present raptor researchers with legislative, regulatory, ethical, and logistical challenges. We developed and tested a mechanical alternative to reduce the demands imposed by the use of live lures. The mechanical lure was able to withstand the rigors of field use and was as effective at attracting hawks to the trapping station as live lures during tests in the Marin Headlands, California, USA, 2001. Although resulting in significantly fewer captures, the use of a mechanical lure may be an appropriate alternative in situations where the regulatory and/or ethical environment prohibit the use of live lures and where the logistical demands of maintaining a captive colony of live lures is impractical. © 2013 The Wildlife Society.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23285540
Volume :
37
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Wildlife Society Bulletin
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f589a8adc13141edbd35f469b7b96fe1
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.317