Recent declines in eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) have prompted
increased interest in management and research of this important game species. However …

Nest predation is the major cause of nest failure in northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus;
ie, bobwhites). Control of mid‐sized mammalian nest predators (ie, meso‐mammals) is often …

Reliable vital rates for all life stages are necessary to identify limiting factors in wildlife
populations and inform sound wildlife management. The difficulty associated with capturing …

Effective species conservation requires understanding environmental effects on stage-
specific demographics driving population change. Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) …

Resource selection is a dynamic process driven by habitat valuation and risk avoidance in
heterogeneous landscapes. Resource selection and movement decisions of individuals may …

Obtaining accurate density estimates is critical for managers making decisions regarding
wildlife populations. A variety of methods have been used to estimate population density …

Disparate resource use originating from phenology of biotic resources, abiotic conditions,
and life cycles of exploiting organisms underscores the importance of research across time …

Management of wildlife populations is most effective with a thorough understanding of the
interplay among vital rates, population growth, and density-dependent feedback; however …

Humans modify landscapes for a variety of reasons including agriculture, urbanization, and
to facilitate recreation. Landscape modifications can lead to complete loss of existing cover …

Quantifying temporal and spatial variation in animal population size and demography is a
central theme in ecological research and important for directing management and policy …