Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1981 |
Authors: | Althoff, DP, Gipson, PS |
Journal: | The Journal of Wildlife Management |
Volume: | 45 |
Issue: | 3 |
Date Published: | 1981 |
ISBN Number: | 0022541X |
Keywords: | Meleagris, Meleagris gallopavo, Phasianidae |
Abstract: | Spacing of 19 coyotes (Canis latrans), representing 8 families, and their proximity to 2 turkey production sites (TPS) were studied during summer and fall 1976 and 1977 near Waverly, Nebraska. Sixteen of the 19 coyotes were radio-tagged and toe-clipped; 3 were ear-tagged and toe-clipped. Related pups remained closer together (average distance apart during day = 0.42 km, during night = 0.37 km) than related adults and pups (average distance apart during day = 1.15 km, during night = 1.59 km), or mated adults (average distance apart during day = 1.63 km, during night = 1.85 km). Family groups occupied nonoverlapping, contiguous home ranges. Three of 9 coyotes tracked during 1976 and 5 of 13 coyotes tracked in 1977 survived and remained on the area until the next denning season. Mortality due to hunting and trapping during the winter was 9 of 11 coyotes. Although 8 families ranged within 5 km of the TPS, only 3 tagged coyotes from 2 different families were responsible for losses. Pups were not responsible for increased turkey losses observed during late summer and fall. |
URL: | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3808697 |
Short Title: | The Journal of Wildlife Management |
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