From the field: Field searches versus vaginal implant transmitters for locating elk calves

Nathan W. Seward; David S. Maehr; Jonathan W. Gassett; John J. Cox; Jeffery L. Larkin

doi:10.2193/0091-7648(2005)33[751:FTFFSV]2.0.CO;2

From the field: Field searches versus vaginal implant transmitters for locating elk calves

Nathan W. Seward, David S. Maehr, Jonathan W. Gassett, John J. Cox, Jeffery L. Larkin

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We compared the utility of vaginal implant transmitters (VITs) and field searches for locating elk (Cervus elaphus) calves in southeastern Kentucky during the spring of 2001. Retention of VITs among 40 adult females ranged from 1-276 days (x^-=61.6±8.4 [SE] days). Approximately half of the transmitters (n = 19) were expelled prematurely or malfunctioned. Two of 37 (5%) transmitters in translocated females performed as designed and led to calf capture. We captured more calves (n = 9 in 2001; n = 16 in 2002) by searching areas where elk exhibited parturition behavior. We suggest that manufacturers refine the current VIT design to increase its application and cost-effectiveness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	751-755
Number of pages	5
Journal	Wildlife Society Bulletin
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2193/0091-7648(2005)33[751:FTFFSV]2.0.CO;2
State	Published - 2005

Keywords

Cervus elaphus
Elk
Neonate
Parturition
Radiotelemetry
Translocation
Vaginal implant transmitter

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Nature and Landscape Conservation

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From the field: Field searches versus vaginal implant transmitters for locating elk calves

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