Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Mark-recapture using tetracycline and genetics reveal record-high bear density

• Reference: Peacock, E., K. Titus, D. L. Garshelis, M. M. Peacock, and M. Kuc. 2011. Mark-recapture using tetracycline and genetics reveal record-high bear density. Journal of Wildlife Management 75(6):1513-1520. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.171
• Audiences: Scientist
• Authors: David L. Garshelis, Miroslaw Kuc, Mary M. Peacock, Elizabeth Peacock, Kimberly Titus
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• Grants:
• GMUs or Areas: 02
• Keywords: abundance estimation, Alexander Archipelago, black bear, components of variance, genetics, mark–recapture, microsatellites, Southeast Alaska, tetracycline biomarker, Ursus americanus
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.171 (Offsite)
• Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, University of Nevada, Reno
• Primary Authors: Elizabeth Peacock
• Programs: Wildlife Research
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska
• Species: Black Bear, Brown Bear
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
• Title: Mark-recapture using tetracycline and genetics reveal record-high bear density
• Topics: Genetics, Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares)
• Year: 2011

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