Simulated effects of releasing pen‐raised deer into the wild to alter population‐level antler size

Simulated effects of releasing pen‐raised deer into the wild to alter population‐level antler size

ABSTRACT The ability to develop large antlers in penned deer (Odocoileus sp.) has increased interest in releasing pen‐raised deer to increase antler size of wild populations. We used a model based on population genetic theory with random removal as the form of population control and either 10% emigr...

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Main Authors: Stephen Demarais, Bronson K. Strickland, Stephen L. Webb, Trent Smith, Chris Mcdonald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-03-01
Series:Wildlife Society Bulletin
Subjects:
antler score
genotype
Odocoileus virginianus
phenotype
selection
white‐tailed deer
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.626
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