Utilization of Corridor Habitat by White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Denton County, Texas

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) (N=15) movements were determined with use of radio telemetry techniques to determine the utilization of corridor habitat on the Lake Ray Roberts Greenbelt Corridor (RRGC) in north central Texas. Home ranges were calculated using three estimation types. Male white-tailed deer tend to have home ranges twice that of female home ranges. Seasonal home ranges were largest during spring (Feb. - April) and fall (Aug. - Oct.) seasons. Males had greater seasonal variation in utilization than females. No statistically significant difference (p=0.24) between white-tailed deer locations when the RRGC experiences heavy human traffic compared to days when there is light human traffic. Linearity indices indicated home ranges less linear than expected (LI = 3.02). The RRGC should be maintained at its current status to provide a variety of vegetational types and protective cover for white-tailed deer and other wildlife of Denton County.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2004

Author dc:creator

• Bruce, Troy Kenneth

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dickson, Kenneth L.
• Elrod, Douglas
• Zimmerman, Earl G.

• White-tailed deer -- Habitat -- Texas -- Ray Roberts Lake Region.
• White-tailed deer -- Home range -- Texas -- Ray Roberts Lake Region.
• radio telemetry
• white-tailed deer
• Odocoileus virginianus
• corridor habitat
• home ranges

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• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• Bruce, Troy Kenneth
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 55650391
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