Use of geographic information systems and infrared-triggered cameras to assess white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) habitat in Denton County, Texas.

This study utilized geographic information systems, remote sensing, and infrared-triggered cameras to assess white-tailed deer habitat in Denton County, Texas. Denton County is experiencing tremendous growth in both population and development. Despite their presence here historically, white-tailed deer were all but extirpated by the beginning of the 20th century, and there are no data available which support their presence in Denton County again until the 1980's. This study attempts to equate the increase in white-tailed deer population to Denton County's transformation from an agricultural to an urban economy and lifestyle. Eighteen sites were chosen throughout the county to research the following metrics: geology, soils, landcover, landscape ecology, streams, shorelines, land use, population, roads, structures, and census methods.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Sallee, David R.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Hudak, Paul F.
• Zimmerman, Earl G.
• Elrod, Douglas
• Jacobson, Harry
• Gee, Kenneth

• White-tailed deer -- Habitat -- Texas -- Denton County.
• Habitat (Ecology) -- Texas -- Denton County -- Remote sensing.
• Remote sensing.
• Geographic information systems.
• white-tailed deer
• census
• habitat
• patch
• landscape
• metrics

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Sallee, David R.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 50817965
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3214/
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

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