Error in Demographic Ratios from Aerial Surveys of White‐tailed Deer in Semi‐arid Rangelands

Author(s): Aaron M. Foley, Randy W. DeYoung, and David G. Hewitt
Published: March 2023

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Aerial surveys can efficiently monitor populations of large animals in geographically extensive management units but are time‐ and cost‐intensive. Demographic ratio data from aerial surveys are an important component of population monitoring and management, yet the error of ratio data remains under‐appreciated, especially for low‐density populations.

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Foley, A. M., R. W. DeYoung, and D. G. Hewitt. 2023. Error in Demographic Ratios from Aerial Surveys of White‐tailed Deer in Semi‐arid Rangelands. Journal of Wildlife Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22413 

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