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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Deer-vehicle collisions"”.
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The Role of Landscape in the Distribution of Deer-Vehicle Collisions in Two Counties in South-Central Mississippi
<p>The number of deer killed by vehicle collisions each year in the United States exceeds the number of deer killed annually through hunting. Deer-vehicle collisions (DVCs) have a vast negative impact on the economy, traffic safety, and general wellbeing of otherwise healthy deer populations. To …
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Improving the genome assembly and annotation of the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus borealis)
… distributed in North America, the white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) has recreational and commercial value and is a food source for many communities. The impacts that deer impose on agriculture, conservation, and public health are rising. They are responsible for deer-vehicle collisions …
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Management of a central Illinois deer herd
Overabundant white-tailed deer herds often have negative impacts on forests such as impeding future regeneration of woody species, and extirpating spring wildflowers. Direct conflicts with humans also arise in the form of deer-vehicle collisions and agricultural depredation. Thus, reducing deer …
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Factors Affecting White-tailed Deer Recruitment in Virginia
Deer (<i> Odocoileus </i> spp.) are an important cultural and economic resource. They are the most popular game species in the United States and the number one driver of conservation funding. On the other hand, they also cause damage to resources including to the agricultural industry, private …
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Variations of Wildlife Safety Crossings and Their Effects for Mule Deer in Northeast Nevada
… a roadway and remain out of the way of motor vehicles, which can increase safety for both wildlife and motorists (Ford et al. 2008; Kintsch and Cramer 2011). In 2007, Nevada Department of Wildlife and Nevada Department of Transportation started the planning phases to reduce collisions between …
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Effects of Fertility Control on the Movement Ecology of White-Tailed Deer
… control on the movement ecology of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus Zimmermann). Deer populations may become abundant in human-dominated landscapes, taking advantage of anthropogenic resources and the lack of natural predators. This abundance poses increasing ecological, economic, and …