The Sage Grouse in Wyoming
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By Robert L. Patterson
First published in 1952 The Sage Grouse in Wyoming was a seminal work, the first comprehensive study of the several species of western grouse. The author, Robert L. Patterson led the study from 1948 1952. This comprehensive treatise includes the first complete study of the natural history of the sage grouse, initially described by Lewis and Clark in 1806.
The book is divided into three parts. Part I presents an overall view of the physical and biotic environment, diseases, parasites and other factors influencing population density. Part II is devoted to natural history and Part III is devoted to the influence of mans activities on population density
Table of Contents
FOREWORD
PREFACE
PART I: THE SAGE GROUSE AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
The Sage Grouse in the West Introduction Taxonomy Range Distribution and Relative Abundance Status of Sage Grouse as a Game Bird Historical Accounts of Sage Grouse Abundance A Summary of Previous Studies on the Sage Grouse Current Investigations and Management Practices The Sage Grouse in Wyoming
The Sage Grouse and Its Environment in the Upper Green River Basin Physical Environment Plant Environment Animal Environment Development of the Sagebrush-Sage Grouse Community Water and Sage Grouse Abundance Diseases and other Hazards Affecting Sage Grouse The Influence of Sage Grouse on Its Environment
PART II: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SAGE GROUSE POPULATIONS
Inventory and Census Methods Reconnaissance Methods Based Upon Recognition of Sign Sage Grouse Census Techniques
Life History of the Sage Grouse Nesting Immature Stages Courtship and Mating Structural and Adaptive Features of the Sage Grouse Behavior Patterns of the Sage Grouse Tolerances Food and Water Requirements
PART III: SAGE GROUSE AND MAN
Trappings and Transplanting Sage Grouse in Wyoming History of the Program Trapping Equipment Trapping Methods Handling Sage Grouse in Captivity Classification of Casualties Strutting Ground Trapping Nest Trapping Evaluation of the Trapping and Transplanting Program
Recent Sage Grouse Hunting Seasons in Wyoming Nature of the Seasons Determination of the Kill Ageing and Sexism Hunter Success Hunting Pressure Trends Relation of Growth and Development to Hunting Season Dates
Sage Grouse Populations and Land-Utilization Patterns Fluctuations in Population Levels Effects of Land-Use Activities on Sage Grouse
PART IV: RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT
A History of Sage Grouse Restoration Improvement of Habitat Protective Measures Replenishment of the Stock
A Plan for Sage Grouse Management Control of Range Use Reclamation Programs Control of Harvest Establishment of Permanent Census Areas Survival Outlook for Sage grouse Populations Under Land-Use Programs of the Future
PART V: APPENDIX
LITERATURE CITED
INDEX
First published in 1952 The Sage Grouse in Wyoming was a seminal work, the first comprehensive study of the several species of western grouse. The author, Robert L. Patterson led the study from 1948 1952. This comprehensive treatise includes the first complete study of the natural history of the sage grouse, initially described by Lewis and Clark in 1806.
The book is divided into three parts. Part I presents an overall view of the physical and biotic environment, diseases, parasites and other factors influencing population density. Part II is devoted to natural history and Part III is devoted to the influence of mans activities on population density
Table of Contents
FOREWORD
PREFACE
PART I: THE SAGE GROUSE AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
The Sage Grouse in the West Introduction Taxonomy Range Distribution and Relative Abundance Status of Sage Grouse as a Game Bird Historical Accounts of Sage Grouse Abundance A Summary of Previous Studies on the Sage Grouse Current Investigations and Management Practices The Sage Grouse in Wyoming
The Sage Grouse and Its Environment in the Upper Green River Basin Physical Environment Plant Environment Animal Environment Development of the Sagebrush-Sage Grouse Community Water and Sage Grouse Abundance Diseases and other Hazards Affecting Sage Grouse The Influence of Sage Grouse on Its Environment
PART II: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF SAGE GROUSE POPULATIONS
Inventory and Census Methods Reconnaissance Methods Based Upon Recognition of Sign Sage Grouse Census Techniques
Life History of the Sage Grouse Nesting Immature Stages Courtship and Mating Structural and Adaptive Features of the Sage Grouse Behavior Patterns of the Sage Grouse Tolerances Food and Water Requirements
PART III: SAGE GROUSE AND MAN
Trappings and Transplanting Sage Grouse in Wyoming History of the Program Trapping Equipment Trapping Methods Handling Sage Grouse in Captivity Classification of Casualties Strutting Ground Trapping Nest Trapping Evaluation of the Trapping and Transplanting Program
Recent Sage Grouse Hunting Seasons in Wyoming Nature of the Seasons Determination of the Kill Ageing and Sexism Hunter Success Hunting Pressure Trends Relation of Growth and Development to Hunting Season Dates
Sage Grouse Populations and Land-Utilization Patterns Fluctuations in Population Levels Effects of Land-Use Activities on Sage Grouse
PART IV: RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT
A History of Sage Grouse Restoration Improvement of Habitat Protective Measures Replenishment of the Stock
A Plan for Sage Grouse Management Control of Range Use Reclamation Programs Control of Harvest Establishment of Permanent Census Areas Survival Outlook for Sage grouse Populations Under Land-Use Programs of the Future
PART V: APPENDIX
LITERATURE CITED
INDEX
