Shoshone Field Office Pygmy Rabbit Surveys 2017 Final Report

Publication Type:

Unpublished

Authors:

Ross Winton; Amaia Demaray; Mark Mastrofini

Source:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, p.16 + appendixes (2017)

Call Number:

U17IFG02IDUS

Keywords:

pellets, population analysis, Pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis), species of concern, survey, targeted surveys

Abstract:

This report summarizes the results of pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis) surveys conducted in 2017 within the Shoshone Field Office (SFO) of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in south-central Idaho. We surveyed for pygmy rabbits using a combination of standardized surveys and targeted surveys. Standardized surveys were conducted at 49 sites and resulted in the collection of twenty fecal pellet samples that were suspected to be pygmy rabbit. These pellets were analyzed for molecular species identification at the University of Idaho (Waits Lab). Targeted surveys, which focused on areas of interest for land and wildlife managers were attempted at two sites. Sites that were inaccessible due to access (i.e., private property where permission could not be obtained) or due to conditions (e.g., avalanche danger, etc.) were omitted and were not surveyed.

Notes:

Shelf Note: Electronic files--ZOOLOGY: Mammals: U17IFG02IDUS
Winton, R.C., Demaray, A., Mastrofini, M. 2017. Shoshone Field Office Pygmy Rabbit Surveys, Idaho. Final Report to the Bureau of Land Management. Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Jerome, ID.