Key deer habitat is under threat- how can we better manage and restore it?

Alpine habitat in summer

What role do deer that migrate to the alpine play in the population as a whole?

Big bucks

Some of the largest bucks harvested come from the alpine, and we want to know why

GPS collars are an important way of tracking deer movements and habitat preferences

How many deer are there?

Collecting deer pellets allows us to extract DNA, identifying individual deer as well as their sex

Tools of the trade

Setting up camera traps for deer research requires a surprising number of tools

These deer are facing severe habitat loss and rapid changes to their environment.
They are one of the least-studied large mammals in North America.
Together, we can expand our research to be able to provide the best future for these unique deer.

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Track their habitat selection, movements, and migration using camera traps and GPS collars
Determine key areas of habitat for restoration and conservation, and best restoration tools to use
Work with wildlife and habitat managers to ensure implementation