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
CURRENT / RECENT PROJECTS | |||
Work Pkg Title | Task Title | Author | Period Covered |
Bobcat population density and demographics | Evaluation of bobcat population density and demographics across habitat types and harvest levels in Colorado | Shane Farnk, Jake Ivan, Mark Vieira, Jon Runge | July 1, 2023 - current |
Ungulate management and conservation | Pilot evaluation of prey distribution and moose recruitment following exposure to wolf predation risk in North Park, Colorado | Ellen Brandell | Jan. 1, 2024 - current |
Predatory mammal management and conservation | Mule deer population response to cougar population manipulation | Mathew Alldredge | Jan. 1, 2023 - current |
Predatory mammal management and conservation | Evaluation of accelerometer collars and methods development for domestic cattle | Ellen Brandell | Jan. 1, 2023 - current |
Ungulate management and conservation | Spatiotemporal effects of human recreation on elk behavior: an assessment within critical time stages | Nathaniel Rayl, Eric Bergman, Joe Holbrook | July 1, 2019 - 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 |
Elk conservation | Evaluating factors influencing elk recruitment in Colorado | Nathaniel Rayl, Mathew Alldredge, Chuck Anderson | July 1, 2018 - 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 |
Nongame mammal conservation | Canda Lynx monitoring in Colorado | Jake Ivan, Eric Odell | July 1, 2017 - current |
Predatory mammals conservation | Bobcat population density estimation: A pilot study | Shane Farnk, Jake Ivan, Mark Vieira, Jon Runge | July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 |
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 | Chuck Anderson, David Freddy | July 1, 2006 - 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 |
Ungulate management and conservation | Plant and mule deer responses to pinyon-juniper removal by three mechanical methods | Danielle Johnston, Chuck Anderson | July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 |
COMPLETED 2011-2020 | |||
Work Pkg Title | Task Title | Author | Period Covered |
Elk conservation | Pilot study: Elk recruitment and habitat use in Colorado | Mathew Alldredge, Brad Banulis, and A. Vitt | July 1, 2016 - 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 |
Carnivore conservation | Assessing effects of hunting on a puma population on the Uncompahgre Plateau, Colorado | Ken Logan | July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2018 |
Mammal conservation | Mammal and breeding bird response to bark beetle outbreaks in Colorado | Jake Ivan, Amy Seglund | July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2017 |
Ungulate and habitat conservation | Examining the effectiveness of mechanical treatments as a restoration technique for mule deer habitat | Danielle Johnston | Jan. 16, 2011- Dec. 2017 |
Predatory mammals conservation | Cougar demographics and human interactions along the urban-exurban front range of Colorado | Mathew Alldredge | July 1, 2007 - 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 |
Predatory mammals conservation | Puma population structure and vital rates on the Uncompahgre Plateau (2004-2012 reports) | Ken Logan | July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2014 |
Predatory mammals conservation | Puma population structure and vital rates on the Uncompahgre Plateau (2013-2014 reports) | Ken Logan | July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2014 |
Lynx conservation | Statewide monitoring of Canada Lynx in Colorado: Evaluation of options | Jake Ivan | July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 |
Ungulate conservation | Evaluating solutions to reduce elk and mule deer damage on agricultural reources | Heather Johnson | July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013 |
Deer conservation | Development of an automated device for collaring and weighing mule deer fawns | Chad Biship, Mathew Alldredge, Eric Bergman, Chuck Anderson | July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2013 |
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, 2013 |
Lynx conservation | Density, demography, and seasonal movements of snowshoe hares in central Colorado | Gary White, Tanya Shenk | July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 |
Wolverine conservation | Assessing the efficacy of monitoring wolverine on a regional scale using occupancy and abundance estimation | Jake Ivan | July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012 |
Lynx conservation | Predicted lynx habitat in Colorado | Jake Ivan | July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012 |
Lynx conservation | Monitoring Canada Lynx in Colorado using occupancy estimation: initial implementation in the core lynx research area | Jake Ivan | July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012 |
Deer conservation | Assessment of survival and optimal harvest strategies of adult male mule deer in Middle Park, Colorado | Eric Bergman, Chad Bishop, Gary White, David Freddy | July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012 |
Deer conservation | Effectiveness of a redesigned vaginal implant transmitter in mule deer | Chad Bishop, Chuck Anderson, D. P. Walsh, Eric Bergman, P. Kuechle, J. Roth | July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011 |
Deer conservation | Deer conservation research: final report for 5-year federal aid grant W-185-R | Chad Bishop, Chuck Anderson, Eric Bergman | July 1 2006 - June 30, 2011 |
COMPLETED 2001-2010 | |||
Work Pkg Title | Task Title | Author | Period Covered |
Deer conservation | Development of an automated device for collaring and weighing mule deer fawns | Chad Bishop, D.P. Walsh, Mat Alldredge, Eric Bergman, Chuck Anderson | July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010 |
Lynx reintroduction | Post-release monitoring of reintroduced lynx (1999-2006) | Tanya Shenk | July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2010 |
Lynx reintroduction | Post-release monitoring of reintroduced lynx (2007-2010) | Tanya Shenk | July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2010 |
Deer conservation | Pilot evaluation of predator-prey dynamics on the Uncompahgre Plateau | Mat Alldredge, Eric Bergman, Chad Bishop, Ken Logan, David Freddy | July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 |
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, 2008 |
Multispecies investigations | Consulting services for Mark-Recapture analysis | Gary White | July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2007 |
Deer conservation | Program final report deer conservation research for 5-year federal aid grant | David Freddy | July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2006 |
Elk conservation | Evaluation of GnRH vaccine as a long-term contraceptive agent in female elk: effects on reproduction and behavior | Don Baker, J.G. Powers | July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 |
Predatory mammals conservation | Colorado puma research & management program | Ken Logan | July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 |
Other ungulate conservation | Potential research project assessment | Eric Bergman, Gary Miller | July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 |
Wildlife diseases | Pilot evaluation of GPS technology in chronic wasting disease prevalence and management at artificial feeding sites in urban areas | Eric Bergman, Michael Miller, Lisa Wolfe | July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 |
Mammals support services | Veterinary services - medical support | Lisa Wolfe | July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 |
Chronic wasting disease and other wildlife disease management | Chronic wasting disease in mule deer: monitoring & management | Michael Miller, Lisa Wolfe | July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2004 |
Chronic wasting disease and other wildlife disease management | Chronic wasting disease in mule deer: surveillance and laboratory support | Laurie Baeten | July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2004 |
Mammals support services | Animal and pen support facilities for mammals research | Tracy Davis | July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004 |
Elk conservation | Estimating calf and adult survival rates and pregnancy rates of Gunnison Basin elk | David Freddy | July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004 |
Lynx conservation | Ecology of snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) in Colorado | Steven Buskirk, Jennifer Zahratka | July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2004 |
Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse conservation | Effects of resource addition on Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) movement patterns | Anne Trainor, Tanya Schenk, Gary White, K. Wilson | July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2004 |
Black-footed ferret conservation | Monitoring and managing disease in black-footed ferrets | Margaret Wild, K.T. Castle, Lisa Wolfe, Laurie Baeten | July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000, July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2004 |
Elk management | Technical support for elk and vegetation management environmental impact statement for Rocky Mountain National Park | July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2004 | |
Multispecies investigations | Prairie dog research and wildlife extension | W.F. Andelt | July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003 |
Deer conservation | Mule deer life-cycle-neonatal fawn survival | Thomas Pojar, D.C. Bowden | July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2003 |
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 |
Predatory mammals conservation | Pilot study - Evaluation of GPS technology in measuring chronic wasting disease prevalence among deer preyed upon by Puma | C.E. Krumm, Don Beck, Michael Miller | Jan. 1, 2001 - Dec 31, 2001 |
Deer conservation | Chronic wasting disease in mule deer: monitoring & management | Michael Miller | July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001 |
Other ungulate conservation | Annual winter count of Middle Park pronghorn | Thomas Pojar | July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001 |
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 | |||
Work Pkg Title | Task Title | Author | Period Covered |
Deer conservation | Effects of habitat enrichment on mule deer recruitment and survival rates | Chad Bishop, Gary White, David Freddy | July 1, 1999 - 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 |
Carnivorous mammals conservation | Black bear muscle physiology | Thomas Beck | July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000 |
Lynx conservation | Lynx veterinary services and diagnostics | Margaret A. Wild | July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000 |
Lynx conservation | Assessing abundance of snowshoe hares | Dale F. Reed | July 1, 1999 - 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
MORE REPORTS TO BE ADDED PREVIOUS TO 1998 | |||
COMPLETED 1981-1990 | |||
Work Pkg Title | Task Title | Author | Period Covered |
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 | |||
Work Pkg Title | Task Title | Author | Period Covered |
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 |