College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment: Recent submissions
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Sources of Yearly Variation in Gray Bat Activity in the Clinch River Watershed, Virginia
(2026-06-10)
The gray bat (Myotis grisescens) is a cave-obligate species that has been listed as federally endangered since 1976, following population declines from human disturbance at hibernation and maternity caves. However, with ...
Distribution of Northern Long-eared Bat Summer Habitat on the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
(2026-06-10)
Species distribution models enable resource managers to avoid and mitigate impacts to, or enhance habitat of, target species at the landscape level. Persistent declines of northern long-eared bats (Myotis septentrionalis) ...
Distribution of Summer Habitat for the Indiana Bat on the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
(2026-06-10)
Hierarchical conservation and management of Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) habitat may benefit from use of species distribution models. White-nose syndrome has caused additional declines for this endangered bat, requiring ...
Estimating Elk Abundance Using the Lincoln-Petersen Method
(2026-06-10)
Achieving a target population size is often the first goal of species restorations. From 2012 to 2014, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources released 75 elk (Cervus canadensis) originating from Kentucky into Buchanan ...
Feasibility of Initiating a Commercial Fishery for Paddlefish in Alabama Reservoirs of the Tennessee River
(2026-06-10)
In recent years, commercial paddlefish harvesters have renewed their requests for opening a potential commercial paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) season in Alabama reservoirs of the Tennessee River, including part of Pickwick ...
Evaluating the Genetic Response Following Introduction of Florida Largemouth Bass into Two Large Arkansas Reservoirs
(2026-06-10)
The Florida largemouth bass (FLMB; Micropterus salmoides floridanus) is widely stocked throughout the southeastern United States with the intent of increasing the size potential of resident northern largemouth bass (NLMB; ...
Spatial Patterns of Florida Largemouth Bass Genetic Introgression into a Northern Largemouth Bass Population after Stocking
(2026-06-10)
To enhance trophy potential of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) fisheries, state agencies across the southeastern United States commonly stock Florida largemouth bass (FLMB, M. s. floridanus) outside of their native ...
Age and Growth Comparison of White Bass Among Three Southeastern U.S. River-Reservoir Systems
(2026-06-10)
White bass (Morone chrysops) are a popular sport fish native to the Mississippi River basin and widely introduced elsewhere. We examined population characteristics of this species in three systems (Kentucky Lake, Tennessee; ...
Experimental Population Reduction of Largemouth Bass from an Overpopulated Tropical Reservoir: Impacts on Predators and Prey
(2026-06-10)
Behavioral shifts by bass (Micropterus spp.) anglers toward catch and release practices has severely decreased the ability of managers to control predator-prey dynamics and reduced effectiveness of harvest as a management ...
Second Guessing the Maximum Likelihood Estimator Values for Bat Surveys
(2026-06-09)
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service allows acoustical surveys and automated identification software to determine the presence of the endangered northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis). ...
Status of Historical Translocations of Gopher Tortoises Outside of Their Geographic Range in Central Alabama
(2026-06-09)
The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a species of concern in the southeastern United States, and its distribution is within the range of the longleaf pine (Pinus palustris). One conservation strategy within the ...
Effects of Trap Door Width on Wild Pig Entrance into Corral Traps
(2026-06-09)
Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are arguably one of the greatest wildlife management challenges facing natural resource professionals and landowners in the U.S., and lethal removal by trapping is often the most cost- and time-effective ...
No Corn, No Problem: A Test for the Best Non-Grain Attractant for Wild Pigs
(2026-06-09)
Grain-based attractants (e.g., corn) are standard among most wild pig (Sus scrofa) trapping and non-invasive sampling efforts (e.g., genetic spatial capture/recapture, camera trapping), but their use is not always feasible ...
Determining Body Mass of Wild Pigs from Body Measurements
(2026-06-09)
Animal body mass can be used to estimate age, determine health status, or guide dosage when administering sedatives. Because it can be difficult to weigh live large animals, using morphometric measurements to estimate body ...
Size and Composition as a Proxy for Identification of Wild Pig Sounders
(2026-06-09)
Management of wild pigs (Sus scrofa) typically employs some form of population survey methodology, and trail cameras are the most common tool for conducting these surveys. Identification of individual sounders is generally ...
Impact of Invasive Wild Pig on White-Tailed Deer and Eastern Wild Turkeys in Southwest Georgia
(2026-06-09)
Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are a highly destructive invasive species and reported to be present in 77% of counties in the southeastern U.S. Wild pigs may negatively affect white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus; hereinafter, ...
Nonbreeding Waterfowl Behavioral Response to Crewed and Uncrewed Aerial Surveys on Conservation Areas in Missouri
(2026-06-09)
Monitoring waterfowl populations provides the basis for improving habitat quantity and quality, establishing harvest regulations, and ensuring sustainable waterfowl populations through appropriate management. Waterfowl ...
Rapid Yield Estimation Methods for Unharvested Rice Cultivated for Migrating and Wintering Waterfowl
(2026-06-09)
Land managers in the southeastern United States cultivate rice (Oryza sativa) to provide calorie-dense forage for autumn-migrating and wintering waterfowl and other migratory birds. Conservation planners require accurate ...
Lesser Prairie-Chicken Brood Ecology on the Southern High Plains of Texas
(2026-06-09)
The lesser prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) has declined precipitously in abundance and currently occupies a substantially reduced portion of its historic range. Within the sand shinnery oak (Quercus havardii) ...
Travel Distance and Habitat Selection by Female Wild Turkeys on the First Day of Egg Laying
(2026-06-09)
Nest site selection has a critical effect on nest success for eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris), yet the underlying drivers of nest site selection are often misrepresented in the literature. Early works ...