Wildlife research publications
Each of the research summaries listed in the topics below may contain interim results of wildlife research projects. Some of the data and interpretations may change as a result of additional findings or future, more comprehensive analysis of the data. Contact the author(s) of each study to obtain permission to use data from these summaries.
You can view the summaries individually by clicking on a year at the top and a topic below or or download the document that compiles all research summaries for each year.
- 2022
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- Human dimensions (social science)
- 2019
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- Furbearers (bears, wolves, fisher, marten)
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Behavioral Responses of American Black Bears to Reduced Natural Foods: Home Range Size and Seasonal Migrations
Spencer J. Rettler, David L. Garshelis, Andrew N. Tri, John Fieberg, Mark A. Ditmer and James ForesterEcology and Population Dynamics of Black Bears in Minnesota
David L. Garshelis, Andrew Tri, Spencer J. Rettler, and Brian J. DirksMinnesotans’ Attitudes Toward Wolves and Wolf Management
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam C. Landon, Leslie McInenly, and Daniel Stark - Habitats (wetlands, grasslands)
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Evaluating Grassland Wildlife Exposure To Soybean Aphid Insecticides On Public Lands In Minnesota
Katelin Goebel and Nicole M. DavrosRestoring Wetland Invertebrates to Revive Wildlife Habitat: 2019 Research Summary
Megan J. Fitzpatrick, Breanna Keith, Jake Carleen, and Carl Isaacson - Human dimensions (social science)
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Minnesotans’ Attitudes Toward Wolves and Wolf Management
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam C. Landon, Leslie McInenly, and Daniel Stark - Ungulates (deer, moose, elk)
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Assessing Neonicotinoids Exposure in Free-Ranging White-Tailed Deer in Minnesota
Patrick Hagen, Michelle Carstensen, Eric Michel, and Janetta KellyAssessing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Equipped with Thermal Infrared to Locate and Capture White-Tailed Deer Fawns
Tyler R. Obermoller, Andrew S. Norton, Eric S. Michel, and Brian S. HaroldsonEvaluation of GPS-Sized Expandable Radiocollars Designed for White-Tailed Deer Fawns
Zachary G. Wesner, Andrew S. Norton, David A. Osborn, Tyler R. Obermoller, and Gino J. D’AngeloInforming Winter Habitat Management Prescriptions and Population Vital Rate Estimates for White-Tailed Deer in Northern Minnesota, Winters 2017−2018 to 2019−2020
Glenn D. DelGiudice and Bradley D. SmithInvestigation of Movement Dynamics of Wild Deer in Southeastern Minnesota to Understand Potential Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Chris Jennelle, Joanne Crawford, and Michelle CarstensenRoadside Distance-Sampling Surveys of White-Tailed Deer in Southern Minnesota (2018-2019)
John Giudice, Brian Haroldson, Tyler Obermoller, and Eric MichelSurveillance and Management of Chronic Wasting Disease in Minnesota in Fall 2019 and Winter 2020
Kelsie LaSharr, Michelle Carstensen, Margaret Dexter, Patrick Hagen, and Erik HildebrandWinter Survival and Cause-Specific Mortality of White-Tailed Deer in Northern Minnesota: Winter 2020 Update
Bradley D. Smith and Glenn D. DelGiudiceAbstracts
Cerebral Hydatid Hyst (Echinococcus Granulosus) in a Moose (Alces Alces)
Arno Wünschmann, Anibal G. Armién, and Michelle CarstensenMicrobial Associations and Spatial Proximity Predict North American Moose (Alces Alces) Gastrointestinal Community Composition
Nicholas Fountain-Jones, Nicholas Clark, Amy Kinsley, Michelle Carstensen, James Forester, Tim Johnson, Elizabeth Miller, Seth Moore, Tiffany Wolf, and Meggan CraftMyocardial Cysticercosis (Presumptive Cysticercus Tarandi/Taenia Ovis Krabbei) in a Moose (Alces Alces)
Arno Wünschmann, Anibal G. Armién, and Michelle CarstensenRe-Evaluating the Threshold Density Hypothesis for Moose, Deer and Parelaphostrongylus Tenuis
Amanda M. McGraw, Ron. N. Moen, Louis Cornicelli, Michelle Carstensen, Véronique St-LouisUsing Movement Ecology to Investigate Meningeal Worm Risk in Moose
Mark A. Ditmer, Amanda M. McGraw, Louis Cornicelli, James D. Forester, Peter J. Mahoney, Ron A. Moen, Seth P. Stapleton, Véronique St-Louis, Kimberly L. VanderWaal, and Michelle Carstensen - Upland game (grouse, pheasants, woodcock)
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Nesting And Brood-Rearing Habitat Selection And Survival Rates Of Ring-Necked Pheasants In Prairie Reconstructions In Southwest Minnesota
Nicole M. Davros, Lindsey N. Messinger, and Timothy P. LyonsSharp-Tailed Grouse Response to Fall Prescribed Fire and Mowing
Charlotte Roy, Lindsey Shartell, and John GiudiceSpruce Grouse Responses to Timber Harvest in Minnesota
Charlotte Roy and Julia PonderWest Nile Virus Exposure and Infection Rates in Hunter-Harvested Ruffed Grouse in Minnesota
Charlotte Roy, Michelle Carstensen, Kelsie LaSharr, Carolin Humpal, and Ted Dick - Waterfowl (ducks, geese)
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Developing Methodologies For Predicting The Locations Of Wood Duck Breeding Habitat Components In Minnesota
James B. Berdeen, Edmund Zlonis, Jennifer Corcoran1, Ram Deo, and Mark D. NelsonFall Movements Of Mallards Marked In Minnesota
Bruce E. DavisRestoring Wetland Invertebrates to Revive Wildlife Habitat: 2019 Research Summary
Megan J. Fitzpatrick, Breanna Keith, Jake Carleen, and Carl IsaacsonWaterfowl Banding Projects Summary
Ciara R. McCarty, Bruce E. Davis, and Brian J. HillerWaterfowl Production in the Chippewa National Forest: A Historical Perspective
Edmund Zlonis, Tanya Roerick, Steve Mortensen, Dave Rave, Todd Tisler - Publications
All research summaries
- 2018
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- Furbearers (bears, wolves, fisher, marten)
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Behavioral Responses Of American Black Bears To Reduced Natural Foods: Migration Patterns And Diet
Spencer J. Rettler, David L. Garshelis, Andrew Tri, and James ForesterEcology And Population Dynamics Of Black Bears In Minnesota
David L. Garshelis, Andrew Tri, Spencer J. Rettler, and Brian J. DirksEvaluating American Marten Habitat Quality Using Airborne Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) Data
Michael Joyce, Dissertation Abstracts - Habitats (wetlands, grasslands)
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Evaluating Grassland Wildlife Exposure To Soybean Aphid Insecticides On Public Lands In Minnesota
Katelin Goebel and Nicole M. Davros - Human dimensions (social science)
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Survey Of Southeast Minnesota Deer Hunters
Susan A. Schroeder; Adam C. Landon; Louis Cornicelli; Leslie McInenly; Todd FrobergThe 2016 Ruffed Grouse Hunting Season In Minnesota
Susan A. SchroederThe 2017 Waterfowl Hunting Season In Minnesota: A Study Of Hunters’ Opinions And Activities
Susan A. Schroeder and Steven D. Cordts - Ungulates (deer, moose, elk)
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2018 Roadside Distance-Sampling Surveys Of White-Tailed Deer In Southern Minnesota
John H. Giudice, Brian S. Haroldson, Tyler R. Obermoller, and Andrew S. NortonEstablishing The Feasibility Of Making Fine-Scale Measurements Of Habitat Use By White-Tailed Deer In Northern Minnesota, Winters 2017–2018 And 2018–2019
Bradley D. Smith, Glenn D. DelGiudice, and William J. SeverudEvaluation Of GPS-Sized Expandable Radiocollars Designed For White-Tailed Deer Fawns
Zachary G. Wesner, Gino J. D’Angelo, Andrew S. Norton, David A. Osborn, and Tyler R. ObermollerInvestigation Of Movement Dynamics Of Wild Deer In Southeastern Minnesota To Understand Potential Spread Of Chronic Wasting Disease
Chris Jennelle, Kelsie LaSharr, Michelle Carstensen, Lou Cornicelli, Margaret Dexter, Todd Froberg, Patrick Hagen, Erik Hildebrand, Tyler Obermoller, and Ryan TeboSurveillance And Management Of Chronic Wasting Disease In Minnesota
Kelsie LaSharr, Erik Hildebrand, Michelle Carstensen, Margaret Dexter, Patrick Hagen, Chris Jennelle, and Lou CornicelliSurvey Of Southeast Minnesota Deer Hunters
Susan A. Schroeder; Adam C. Landon; Louis Cornicelli; Leslie McInenly; Todd FrobergWinter Nutritional Restriction And Decline Of Moose In Northeastern Minnesota, Winters 2013–2019
Glenn D. DelGiudice, William J. Severud, Tyler R. Obermoller, and Bradley D. SmithWinter Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of White-Tailed Deer In Northern Minnesota: An Update
Glenn D. DelGiudice, Bradley D. Smith, and William J. SeverudAbstracts
Assessing Expandable Global Positioning System Collars For Moose Neonates
Tyler R. Obermoller, Glenn D. DelGiudice, William J. SeverudAssociation Of Moose Parturition And Post-Parturition Habitat With Calf Survival
William J. Severud, Glenn D. DelGiudice, Tyler R. ObermollerCerebral Hydatid Cyst (Echinococcus Granulosus) In A Moose (Alces Alces)
Arno Wünschmann, Anibal G. Armién, and Michelle CarstensenChronic Wasting Disease Detection And Mortality Sources In A Semi-Protected Deer Population
Krysten L. Schuler, Jonathon A. Jenks, Robert W. Klaver, Christopher S. Jennelle, R. Terry BowerComparing Survey And Multiple Recruitment-Mortality Models To Assess Growth Rates And Population Projections
William J. Severud, Glenn D. DelGiudice, Joseph K. BumpExpanding GIS Analyses To Monitor And Assess North American Moose Distribution And Density
William F. Jensen, Jason R. Smith, Michelle Carstensen, Colin E. Penner, Brian M. Hosek, and James J. Maskey, Jr.Gaining A Deeper Understanding Of Capture-Induced Abandonment Of Moose Neonates
Glenn D. DelGiudice, William J. Severud, Tyler R. Obermoller, Véronique St‐LouisMaternal Behavior Indicates Survival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Moose Calves
Tyler R. Obermoller, Glenn D. DelGiudice, William J. SeverudMicrobial Associations And Spatial Proximity Predict North American Moose (Alces Alces) Gastrointestinal Community Composition
Nicholas Fountain-Jones, Nicholas Clark, Amy Kinsley, Michelle Carstensen, James Forester, Tim Johnson, Elizabeth Miller, Seth Moore, Tiffany Wolf, and Meggan CraftMyocardial Cysticercosis (Presumptive Cysticercus Tarandi/Taenia Ovis Krabbei) In A Moose (Alces Alces)
Arno Wünschmann, Anibal G. Armién, and Michelle CarstensenSurvival And Cause-Specific Mortality Of Moose Calves In Northeastern Minnesota
William J. Severud, Tyler R. Obermoller, Glenn D. DelGiudice, John R. FiebergUsing Movement Ecology To Investigate Meningeal Worm Risk In Moose
Mark A. Ditmer, Amanda M. McGraw, Louis Cornicelli, James D. Forester, Peter J. Mahoney6, Ron A. Moen, Seth P. Stapleton, Véronique St-Louis, Kimberly L. VanderWaal, and Michelle Carstensen - Upland game (grouse, pheasants, woodcock)
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Nesting And Brood-Rearing Habitat Selection And Survival Rates Of Ring-Necked Pheasants In Prairie Reconstructions In Southwest Minnesota
Nicole M. Davros and Lindsey N. MessingerSharp-Tailed Grouse Response To Fall Prescribed Fire And Mowing
Charlotte Roy, Lindsey Shartell, and John GiudiceThe 2016 Ruffed Grouse Hunting Season In Minnesota
Susan A. SchroederUse Of Managed Forest Wildlife Openings By American Woodcock
Lindsey ShartellWest Nile Virus Exposure And Infection Rates In Minnesota Ruffed Grouse
Charlotte Roy, Michelle Carstensen, Kelsie LaSharr, Carolin Humpal, and Ted Dick - Waterfowl (ducks, geese)
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Developing Methodologies For Predicting The Locations Of Wood Duck Breeding Habitat Components In Minnesota
James B. Berdeen, Edmund Zlonis, Jennifer Corcoran1, Ram Deo, and Mark D. NelsonFall Movements Of Mallards Marked In Minnesota
Bruce E. DavisForest Inventory Attributes Predict The Presence Of Cavities Suitable For Nesting By Wood Ducks
Edmund J. Zlonis and James B. BerdeenThe 2017 Waterfowl Hunting Season In Minnesota: A Study Of Hunters’ Opinions And Activities
Susan A. Schroeder and Steven D. CordtsLimited Detection Of Antibodies To Clade 2.3.4.4 A/Goose/Guangdong/1/1996 Lineage Highly Pathogenic H5 Avian Influenza Virus In North American Waterfowl
David E. Stallknecht, Clara Kienzle-Dean, Nick Davis-Fields, Christopher S. Jennelle, Andrew S. Bowman, Jacqueline M. Nolting, Walter M. Boyce, James M. Crum, Jefferson J. S. Santos, Justin D. Brown, Diann J. Prosser, Susan E. W. De La Cruz, Joshua T. Ackerman, Michael L. Casazza1, Scott Krauss, Daniel R. Perez, Andrew M. Ramey, Rebecca L. Poulson - Publications
All research summaries
- 2017
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- Furbearers (bears, wolves, fisher, marten)
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Ecology and Population Dynamics of Black Bears in Minnesota
David L. Garshelis, Andrew Tri, Spencer J. Rettler, and Brian J. DirksEvaluation of Design and Analysis of a Camera-Based Multi-Species Occupancy Survey of Carnivores in Minnesota
Fabiola Iannarilli, John Erb, Todd Arnold, and John FiebergReduced Natural Foods Alter Bottom-Up Pressures on American Black Bears
Spencer J. Rettler, David L. Garshelis, Andrew Tri, Véronique St-Louis, and James ForesterUsing LIDAR Data to Quantify Forest Structural Habitat Variables Important to Fishers and Martens
Michael Joyce, John Erb, Barry Sampson, and Ron Moen - Habitats (wetlands, grasslands)
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Evaluating Insecticide Exposure Risk for Grassland Wildlife on Public Lands
Katelin Goebel and Nicole M. DavrosNeonicotinoids on the Landscape: Evaluating Avian Exposure to Treated Seeds in Agricultural Landscapes
Charlotte Roy, Da Chen, Julia Ponder, Mark Jankowski, and Pam Coy - Human dimensions (social science)
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The 2016 Ruffed Grouse Hunting Season in Minnesota
Susan A. SchroederThe 2017 Waterfowl Hunting Season in Minnesota: A Study of Hunters’ Opinions and Activities
Susan A. Schroeder and Steven D. Cordts - Ungulates (deer, moose, elk)
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Behavioral Responses of Female Elk to Hunting in Northwestern Minnesota
Ryan G. Tebo, Gino J. D’Angelo, and Louis CornicelliChronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Minnesota’s Wild Deer Herd
Erik Hildebrand, Michelle Carstensen, Chris Jennelle, Margaret Dexter, Lou Cornicelli, Patrick Hagen, and Kelsie LaSharrEstablishing the Feasibility of Making Fine-Scale Measurements of Habitat Use by White-Tailed Deer in Northern Minnesota, Winter 2017–2018
Bradley D. Smith, Glenn D. DelGiudice, and William J. SeverudWinter Survival and Cause-specific Mortality of White-tailed Deer in Northern Minnesota: Updating with GPS Collars
Glenn D. DelGiudice, Bradley D. Smith, and William J. SeverudInvestigation of Movement Dynamics of Wild Deer in Southeastern Minnesota to Understand Potential Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Chris Jennelle, Andrew Norton, Ryan Tebo, Michelle Carstensen, Erik Hildebrand, Lou Cornicelli, Kelsie LaSharr, Tyler Obermoller, Patrick Hagen, and Margaret DexterWinter Nutritional Restriction and Decline of Moose in Northeastern Minnesota, Winters 2013–2018
Glenn D. DelGiudice, William J. Severud, Tyler R. Obermoller, and Bradley D. SmithCauses of Non-Hunting Mortality of Adult Moose in Minnesota, 2013–2017
Michelle Carstensen, Erik C. Hildebrand, Dawn Plattner, Margaret Dexter, Arno Wünschmann, and Anibal ArmienAbstract: Emergence of the Arterial Worm Elaeophora Schneideri in Moose (Alces Alces) and Tabanid Fly Vectors in Northeastern Minnesota, USA
Caroline M. Grunenwald, Erika Butler, Arno Wünschmann, Anibal G. Armien, Michelle Carstensen, Erik Hildebrand, Roger D. Moon, Mabre D. Brand, Richard W. GerholdAbstract: Applying a Bayesian Weighted Surveillance Approach to Detect Chronic Wasting Disease in White-Tailed Deer
Christopher S. Jennelle, Daniel P. Walsh, Erik E. Osnas, Michael D. Samuel, Robert Rolley, Julia Langenberg, Jenny Powers, Ryan J. Monello, E. David Demarest, Rolf Gubler, Dennis M. HeiseyAbstract: Calibration of a Rumen Bolus to Measure Continuous Internal Body Temperature in Moose
Andrew Herberg, Veronique St.-Louis, Michelle Carstensen, James Forester, John Fieberg, Dan Thompson, and John CrouseAbstract: Chronic Wasting Disease Detection and Mortality Sources in a Semi-Protected Deer Population
Krysten Schuler, Jonathan Jenks, Robert Klaver, Christopher S. Jennelle, Terry BowyerAbstract: A Technique for Deployment of Rumen Bolus Transmitters in Free-Ranging Moose (Alces Alces)
Larissa Minicucci, Michelle Carstensen, John Crouse, Jon M. Arnemo, Aliva EvansAbstract: Expanding GIS Analyses to Monitor and Assess North American Moose Distribution and Density
William F. Jensen, Jason R. Smith, Michelle Carstensen, Colin E. Penner, Brian M. Hosek, and James J. Maskey, Jr. - Upland game (grouse, pheasants, woodcock)
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse Response to Fall Prescribed Fire and Mowing
Charlotte Roy and Lindsey ShartellSurvival, Nest Success and Habitat Selection of Sharp-tailed Grouse in East-Central Minnesota – Final Project Report
Lindsey M. ShartellThe 2016 Ruffed Grouse Hunting Season in Minnesota
Susan A. SchroederUse of Managed Forest Wildlife Openings by American Woodcock
Lindsey ShartellAssessing the Contribution of Harvest Mortality to Overall Mortality Rates of Gray and Fox Squirrels on Public Lands in Minnesota
Ryan G. Tebo and Andrew S. NortonNesting and Brood-Rearing Habitat Selection and Survival Rates of Ring-Necked Pheasants in Prairie Reconstructions in Southwest Minnesota
Nicole M. Davros and Lindsey N. MessingerAbstract: The Relationship Between Grasslands, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Enrollments and Greater Prairie Chicken (Tympanuchus Cupido Pinnatus) Populations in Minnesota
Kalysta Adkin, Charlotte Roy, and Robert Wright - Waterfowl (ducks, geese)
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The 2017 Waterfowl Hunting Season in Minnesota: a Study of Hunters’ Opinions and Activities
Susan A. Schroeder and Steven D. CordtsDeveloping Methodologies for Predicting the Locations of Wood Duck Breeding Habitat Components in Minnesota
James B. Berdeen, Edmund Zlonis, Jennifer Corcoran, Ram Deo, and Mark D. NelsonFall Movements of Mallards Marked in Minnesota
Bruce E. DavisSurveillance for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Minnesota’s Wild Birds in 2017-18
Chris Jennelle, Tim White, Kelsie LaSharr, Patrick Hagen, Erik Hildebrand, Tom Cooper, and Michelle CarstensenAbstract: Avian Iinfluenza Pprevalence and Viral Shedding Routes in Minnesota Ring-Billed Gulls (Larus Delawarensis)
Todd Froberg, Francesca Cuthbert, Chris Jennelle, Carol Cardona, Marie Culhane - Publications
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- 2016
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- Farmland wildlife
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- Aphids: Evaluating insecticide exposure risk for grassland wildlife on public lands
Nicole M. Davros, Katelin Goebel
- Deer: Conjoined white-tailed deer twins
Gino J. D'Angelo, Louis Cornicelli, Christina E. Clarkson, Arno Wuenschmann
- Deer: Evaluation of localized deer management for reducing agricultural damage caused by white-tailed deer in Minnesota
Gino J. D'Angelo
- Pheasants: Nesting and brood-rearing habitat selection and survival rates of ring-necked pheasants in prairie reconstructions in southwest Minnesota
Nicole M. Davros, Lindsey N. Messinger
- Squirrels: Assessing the contribution of harvest mortality to overall mortality rates of gray and fox squirrels on public lands in Minnesota
Ryan G. Tebo, John H. Giudice
- Aphids: Evaluating insecticide exposure risk for grassland wildlife on public lands
- Forest wildlife
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- Avians: Neonicotinoids on the landscape: Evaluating avian exposure to treated seeds in agricultural landscapes
Charlotte Roy, Da Chen, Julia Ponder, Mark Jankowski
- Black bears: Ecology and population dynamics of black bears in Minnesota
David L. Garshelis, Andrew Tri, Spencer J. Rettler, Brian J. Dirks
- Black bears: Effects of hair-snare subsampling on spatially explicit capture-recapture population estimates of black bears
Nick Gondek, David L. Garshelis, Karen V. Noyce, John R. Fieberg
- Black bears: Have changes in forest composition altered food abundance, habitat use and reproduction in bears?
Spencer J. Rettler, David L. Garshelis, Andrew Tri, James Forester
- Carnivores: Evaluation of design and analysis of a camera-based multi-species occupancy survey of carnivores in Minnesota
Fabiola Iannarilli, John Erb, Todd Arnold, John Fieberg
- Fishers/Martens: Using LIDAR data to quantify forest structural habitat variables important to fishers and martens
Michael Joyce, John Erb, Barry Sampson, Ron Moen
- Grouse: Identifying barriers to movement and effectiveness of corridors for connecting core areas: Landscape genetics of prairie grouse in fragmented landscapes
Charlotte Roy, Andrew Gregory, Eric Nelson
- Grouse: Monitoring spruce grouse in Minnesota: Survey development (2014-2017)
Charlotte Roy, John Giudice, Chris Scharenbroich
- Grouse: Sharp-tailed grouse response to fall prescribed fire and mowing
Charlotte Roy, Lindsey Shartell
- Moose: Climate change, winter nutritional restriction and the decline of moose in northeastern Minnesota, Winters 2013-2017
Glenn D. DelGiudice, William J. Severud, Tyler R. Obermoller
- Moose: Moose calf survival, cause-specific mortality and habitat use
William J. Severud, Glenn D. DelGiudice, Tyler R. Obermoller
- Moose: Using adult female moose behavior to estimate calving and mortality of calves
William J. Severud, Glenn D. DelGiudice, Tyler R. Obermoller
- Prairie chickens: Multiscale associations between greater prairie-chickens, grassland Conservation Reserve Program enrollments and landscape composition in northwestern Minnesota
Kalysta Adkins, Charlotte Roy, Robert Wright
- Prairie chickens: Predicting the effects of grassland Conservation Reserve Program enrollments and expirations on greater prairie-chickens in northwestern Minnesota
Kalysta Adkins, Charlotte Roy, Robert Wright
- Woodcock: Use of managed forest openings by American Woodcock
Lindsey Shartell
- Avians: Neonicotinoids on the landscape: Evaluating avian exposure to treated seeds in agricultural landscapes
- Human dimensions
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- Elk: Landowner attitudes toward elk in northwest Minnesota
Eric Walberg, Gino D’Angelo, Lou Cornicelli, Leslie McInenly
- Deer: Minnesota hunter opinions about deer populations and management
Leslie E. McInenly, Louis Cornicelli, Eric Walberg
- WMA users: Understanding user preferences and visitor numbers at Minnesota Wildlife Management Areas
Kelsie LaSharr, Louis Cornicelli, John Giudice
- Elk: Landowner attitudes toward elk in northwest Minnesota
- Publications
- Wetland wildlife
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- Mallards: Fall movements of mallards marked in Minnesota
Bruce E. Davis
- Shallow lakes: Using repeated measures to estimate critical thresholds and classify states in shallow lakes
Kelsey Vitense, John Fieberg, Mark A. Hanson, Brian R. Herwig, Kyle D. Zimmer
- Wood ducks: Developing methodologies for predicting the locations of wood duck breeding habitat components in Minnesota
James B. Berdeen, Edmund Zlonis, Scott Hillard, Mark D. Nelson
- Mallards: Fall movements of mallards marked in Minnesota
- Wildlife health
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- CWD: Application of a bayesian weighted surveillance approach for Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer
Christopher S. Jennelle, Daniel P. Walsh, Erik E. Osnas, Michael D. Samuel, Robert Rolley, Julia Langenberg, Jenny Powers, Ryan J. Monello, E. David Demarest, Rolf Gubler, Dennis M. Heisey
- CWD: Chronic Wasting Disease in a Minnesota wild deer herd: First detection in Fillmore County
Erik Hildebrand, Michelle Carstensen, Margaret Dexter, Chris Jennelle, Lou Cornicelli, Patrick Hagen
- HPAI: Surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota's wild birds in 2016-17
Chris Jennelle, Michelle Carstensen, Erik C. Hildebrand, Tim White, Tom Cooper
- HPAI: Surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild turkeys of Minnesota during 2015 outbreaks in domestic polutry
Christopher S. Jennelle, Michelle Carstensen, Erik C. Hildebrand, Paul Wolf, Daniel A. Grear, Hon S. Ip, Louis Cornicelli
- Moose: A technique for deployment of rumen bolus transmitters in free-ranging moose
Larissa Minicucci, Michelle Carstensen, John Crouse, Jon M. Arnemo, Aliva Evans
- Moose: Are moose getting warm and how do they respond behaviorally? Validation of an approach for remotely monitoring moose behaviors
Andrew Herberg, Véronique St-Louis, Michelle Carstensen, James Forester
- Moose: Determining cause-specific mortality of adult moose in northeast Minnesota, February 2013-July 2017
Michelle Carstensen, Erik C. Hildebrand, Dawn Plattner, Margaret Dexter, Véronique St-Louis, Christopher Jennelle, Robert G. Wright (Minnesota IT Services)
- CWD: Application of a bayesian weighted surveillance approach for Chronic Wasting Disease in white-tailed deer
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