Mammals Research: Progress Reports (1939-current)

Federal Aid has long been an important source of research funding and requires an annual progress report for each project. These reports are collected in our annual reports (previously quarterly). Beginning in 2001, the annual reports include progress reports for both Federal Aid and non Federal Aid research.

The list below contains titles and other info for each project; click on the title for a PDF of the collated reports for the project. PDF's are searchable and bookmarked for easy navigation to each year. The creation of this list is an ongoing project; check back frequently for more additions.

For an Excel file that includes Fed Aid #, Work Pkg. #, and Task # click here

Work Pkg Title Task Title Author(s) Period Covered
  CURRENT / RECENT PROJECTS    
Elk conservation Evaluating factors influencing elk recruitment in Colorado Nathaniel Rayl, Mathew Alldredge, Charles Anderson July 1, 2018 - current
Elk conservation Response of elk to human recreation at multiple scales: demographic shifts and behaviorally mediated fluctuations in local abundance Eric Bergman, Nathaniel Rayl July 1, 2019 - current
Nongame mammal conservation Influence of forest management on snowshoe hare density in lodgepole and spruce-fir systems in Colorado Jake Ivan, Eric Newkirk July 1, 2017 - current
Deer conservation Population performance of Piceance Basin mule deer in response to natural gas resource extraction and mitigation efforts to address human activity and habitat degradation Charles Anderson, David Freddy July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2023
Predatory mammals conservation Bobcat population density estimation: A pilot study Shane Farnk, Jake Ivan, Mark Vieira, Jon Runge July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
Other ungulates Evaluation and incorporation of life history traits, nutritional status, and browse characteristics in Shira's moose management in Colorado Eric J. Bergman July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2022
  COMPLETED 2011-2020    
Elk conservation Pilot study: Elk recruitment and habitat use in Colorado Mathew Alldredge, Brad Banulis, and A. Vitt July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Predatory mammals conservation Black bear exploitation of urban environments: finding management solutions and assessing regional population effects Heather Johnson July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2018
Nongame mammal conservation Numerical response of snowshoe hares and red squirrels to changed forest structure resulting from spruce beetle outbreaks in southwest Colorado Jake Ivan, Eric Newkirk July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Predatory mammals conservation Cougar demographics and human interactions along the urban-exurban front range of Colorado Mathew Alldredge July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2017
Mammal conservation Mammal and breeding bird response to bark beetle outbraks in Colorado Jake Ivan, Amy Seglund July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2017
Deer conservation Qualifying loss and degradation of mule deer habitat across western Colorado Heather Johnson July 1, 2013 - July 30, 2015
Predatory mammals conservation Shifting perceptions of risk and reward: temporal and spatial variation in selection for human development by black bears around three urban systems Heather Johnson July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Ungulate conservation Evaluating solutions to reduce elk and mule deer damage on agricultural reources Heather Johnson July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013
Wolverine conservation Assessing the efficacy of monitoring wolverine on a regional scale using occupancy and abundance estimation Jake S. Ivan July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012
  COMPLETED 2001-2010    
Deer conservation Program final report deer conservation research for 5-year federal aid grant David Freddy July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2006
Deer conservation Mule deer life-cycle-neonatal fawn survival Thomas Pojar, D.C. Bowden July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003
Deer conservation Evaluation of winter range habitat treatments on over-winter mule deer fawn survival Eric Bergman, Chad Bishop, Gary White, David Freddy July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2006
Deer conservation Effect of nutrition and habitat enhancements on mule deer recruitment and survival rates Chad Bishop, Gary White, David Freddy July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2006
Lynx conservation Ecology of snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) in Colorado Steven Buskirk, Jennifer Zahratka July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2004
Deer conservation Pilot study: use of ultrasound and vaginal implants Chad Bishop, Gary White, David Freddy July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002
Deer conservation Improved population modeling DEAMAN system administration Gary White July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002
Deer conservation Evaluation of GnRH-PAP as a long-term fertility control agent in female mule deer Dan L. Baker July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002
Deer conservation Deer aerial survey population estimation Rangely deer data analysis unit D-6, GMU 10 David Freddy July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001
  COMPLETED 1991-2000    
Black-footed ferret recovery Monitoring and managing disease in black-footed ferrets Margaret A. Wild, Kevin T. Castle July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Preble's meadow jumping mouse conservation Develop conservation plan for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Tanya Shenk, Gary White July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Species of special concern Kit fox conservation Thomas Beck July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Deer conservation Monitoring and managing chronic wasting disease in deer Michael Miller, John E. Gross, C. T. Larsen July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Deer management Investigating factors contributing to declining mule deer numbers (Appendix reports titled: Mule deer pregnancy and fetal rates on the Uncompahgre Plateau AND Impact of predation and vegetative cover on neonatal mule deer fawn survival) William F. Andelt, Thomas Pojar July 1, 1998 - June 30, 2000
Deer management Technical support for deer population management at the Rocky Mountian Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Denver Colorado Dan L. Baker July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000
Elk investigations Estimating survival rates of elk and developing techniques to estimate population size David Freddy July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Elk conservation Monitoring and managing chronic wasting disease in elk Michael Miller July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Carnivorous mammals conservation Black bear muscle physiology Thomas Beck July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000
Management of other ungulates Strategies for managing pasteurellosis in mountain sheep populations Michael Miller, H. J. McNeil, Janet L. George, R. E. Briggs July 1, 1997 - June 30, 2000
Species of special concern Lynx conservation recovery Dale F. Reed July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1999
Deer conservation Experimental deer inventory Richard Bartmann, Thomas Pojar, R. Bruce Gill July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1999
Deer management Regulation of mule deer and elk population growth by fertility control Dan L. Baker July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
Elk conservation Elk movements in response to early season hunting in the White River Area (Includes 1999 Conner dissertation) Mary Conner July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1999
Management of other ungulates Mountain goat numbers, distribution and dispersal in the northern collegiate range 1999 Dale F. Reed July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
Deer conservation Deer reproduction assessment Richard Bartmann, Thomas Pojar 1998
Predatory mammals management Use of sport hunting to reduce puma depredation on sheep Thomas Beck July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
Management of other ungulates Pronghorn data analysis and reporting Thomas Pojar July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998
  COMPLETED 1981-1990    
Endangered mammals River otter resoration Steven Bissell June 30, 1978 - June 30, 1984
Endangered species investigations South San Juan mountains grizzly bear survey Thomas Beck Jan 1, 1981 - Dec 31, 1982
  COMPLETED 1971-1980    
Endangered Wildlife Investigations Lynx and wolverine verification Steven Bissel, John Torres, James Halfpenny, David Nead Oct 1 1978 - April 30, 1979
Endangered Wildlife Investigations Black-footed ferret verification and habitat inventory Steven Bissel June 17, 1977 - Sept 30, 1979
  COMPLETED 1961-1970    
  COMPLETED 1951-1960    
  COMPLETED 1939-1950    
Three year summary report: deer-elk-bear investigations Paul F. Gilbert July 1 1947 - June 30, 1950
Three year summary report: antelope surveys and investigations Gordon Douglas, C.E. Till July 1 1947 - June 30, 1950
Three year summary report: Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep surveys and investigations George Jones, Claude White July 1 1947 - June 30, 1950
Emergency storm disaster feeding of wildlife Glenn E. Rogers 1950
A graphic analysis of big game population trends in relation to kill Edward K. Brown 1947
Bighorn sheep restoration Edward K. Brown 1944-1946
Bighorns memorandum Arthur H. Carhart 1943
Antelope Survey Herbert Wallace, Lorin Kautz,  1939-1942
Fur resources survey Arthur H. Carhart 1940-1942
Beaver survey Arthur H. Carhart 1939-1942
Rocky Mountain sheep study: monthly report to the Regional Insepctor Herbert  Wallace, Lorin Kautz,  1940-1941
Report of the deer-elk survey 1938-1941 (v. 1-6, 1943 supp.) Arthur H. Carhart 1938-1941
General instructions for deer-elk survey crew (1939)  Arthur H. Carhart 1938-1939
Deer-elk survey, Colorado Arthur H. Carhart 1939
Mammals Research: Progress Reports (1939-current)