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Southern Mule Deer Genetic Study - LAG funded

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Project description

Southern mule deer connectivity study in the MSCP using DNA fingerprinting. The goals of this study were to: 1. Improve the laboratory methods to include more markers. 2. Genetically analyze both old and new mule deer samples with the full set of genetic markers. 3. Make management recommendations based on population genetic analyses, including how future changes in connectivity might be detected.

Project focus

Project type: Genetic Study

Target species: Southern mule deer

Implementing entities

Investigator: Andrew Bohonak

Main implementing entity: San Diego State University

SDMMP lead: Kris Preston

Strategic elements

Budget year: FY15-16; Work plan objectives number:

Files and Documents

2014 Social Structure and Genetic Connectivity in the Southern Mule Deer: Implications for Management

Author(s):Bohonak, Andrew; Mitelberg, Anna