Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem
ABSTRACT The conservation status of the 2 threatened grizzly bear ( Ursus arctos ) populations in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem (CYE) of northern Montana and Idaho had remained unchanged since designation in 1975; however, the current demographic status of these populations was uncertain. No rigorous d...
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crwiley:10.1002/jwmg.1019 2024-06-23T07:57:23+00:00 Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem Kendall, Katherine C. Macleod, Amy C. Boyd, Kristina L. Boulanger, John Royle, J. Andrew Kasworm, Wayne F. Paetkau, David Proctor, Michael F. Annis, Kim Graves, Tabitha A. U.S. Geological Survey University of Montana 2015 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.1019 https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1002%2Fjwmg.1019 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/jwmg.1019 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1002/jwmg.1019 en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor The Journal of Wildlife Management volume 80, issue 2, page 314-331 ISSN 0022-541X 1937-2817 journal-article 2015 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.1019 2024-06-04T06:38:50Z ABSTRACT The conservation status of the 2 threatened grizzly bear ( Ursus arctos ) populations in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem (CYE) of northern Montana and Idaho had remained unchanged since designation in 1975; however, the current demographic status of these populations was uncertain. No rigorous data on population density and distribution or analysis of recent population genetic structure were available to measure the effectiveness of conservation efforts. We used genetic detection data from hair corral, bear rub, and opportunistic sampling in traditional and spatial capture–recapture models to generate estimates of abundance and density of grizzly bears in the CYE. We calculated mean bear residency on our sampling grid from telemetry data using Huggins and Pledger models to estimate the average number of bears present and to correct our superpopulation estimates for lack of geographic closure. Estimated grizzly bear abundance (all sex and age classes) in the CYE in 2012 was 48–50 bears, approximately half the population recovery goal. Grizzly bear density in the CYE (4.3–4.5 grizzly bears/1,000 km 2 ) was among the lowest of interior North American populations. The sizes of the Cabinet ( n = 22–24) and Yaak ( n = 18–22) populations were similar. Spatial models produced similar estimates of abundance and density with comparable precision without requiring radio‐telemetry data to address assumptions of geographic closure. The 2 populations in the CYE were demographically and reproductively isolated from each other and the Cabinet population was highly inbred. With parentage analysis, we documented natural migrants to the Cabinet and Yaak populations by bears born to parents in the Selkirk and Northern Continental Divide populations. These events supported data from other sources suggesting that the expansion of neighboring populations may eventually help sustain the CYE populations. However, the small size, isolation, and inbreeding documented by this study demonstrate the need for comprehensive management ... Article in Journal/Newspaper Ursus arctos Wiley Online Library Corral ENVELOPE(-62.950,-62.950,-64.900,-64.900) Huggins ENVELOPE(162.483,162.483,-78.283,-78.283) The Journal of Wildlife Management 80 2 314 331 |
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ABSTRACT The conservation status of the 2 threatened grizzly bear ( Ursus arctos ) populations in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem (CYE) of northern Montana and Idaho had remained unchanged since designation in 1975; however, the current demographic status of these populations was uncertain. No rigorous data on population density and distribution or analysis of recent population genetic structure were available to measure the effectiveness of conservation efforts. We used genetic detection data from hair corral, bear rub, and opportunistic sampling in traditional and spatial capture–recapture models to generate estimates of abundance and density of grizzly bears in the CYE. We calculated mean bear residency on our sampling grid from telemetry data using Huggins and Pledger models to estimate the average number of bears present and to correct our superpopulation estimates for lack of geographic closure. Estimated grizzly bear abundance (all sex and age classes) in the CYE in 2012 was 48–50 bears, approximately half the population recovery goal. Grizzly bear density in the CYE (4.3–4.5 grizzly bears/1,000 km 2 ) was among the lowest of interior North American populations. The sizes of the Cabinet ( n = 22–24) and Yaak ( n = 18–22) populations were similar. Spatial models produced similar estimates of abundance and density with comparable precision without requiring radio‐telemetry data to address assumptions of geographic closure. The 2 populations in the CYE were demographically and reproductively isolated from each other and the Cabinet population was highly inbred. With parentage analysis, we documented natural migrants to the Cabinet and Yaak populations by bears born to parents in the Selkirk and Northern Continental Divide populations. These events supported data from other sources suggesting that the expansion of neighboring populations may eventually help sustain the CYE populations. However, the small size, isolation, and inbreeding documented by this study demonstrate the need for comprehensive management ... |
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Kendall, Katherine C. Macleod, Amy C. Boyd, Kristina L. Boulanger, John Royle, J. Andrew Kasworm, Wayne F. Paetkau, David Proctor, Michael F. Annis, Kim Graves, Tabitha A. |
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Kendall, Katherine C. Macleod, Amy C. Boyd, Kristina L. Boulanger, John Royle, J. Andrew Kasworm, Wayne F. Paetkau, David Proctor, Michael F. Annis, Kim Graves, Tabitha A. Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem |
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Kendall, Katherine C. Macleod, Amy C. Boyd, Kristina L. Boulanger, John Royle, J. Andrew Kasworm, Wayne F. Paetkau, David Proctor, Michael F. Annis, Kim Graves, Tabitha A. |
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Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem |
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Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem |
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Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem |
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Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem |
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Density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the Cabinet‐Yaak Ecosystem |
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density, distribution, and genetic structure of grizzly bears in the cabinet‐yaak ecosystem |
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