Publications
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center staff publish results of their research in USGS series reports and in peer-reviewed journals. Publication links are below. Information on all USGS publications can be found at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Electric fences to reduce mammalian predation on waterfowl nests Electric fences to reduce mammalian predation on waterfowl nests
We evaluated electric fences as predator barriers to reduce high losses of waterfowl nests to mammalian predation at Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs). The work was done in 1978-81 on 3 paired sites in central North Dakota and western Minnesota. Resident mammalian predators were trapped from inside the exclosures. All 3 fences operated during the study period with few major maintenance...
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J. T. Lokemoen, Harold A. Doty, D.E. Sharp, J.E. Neaville
Recurrence, mortality, and dispersal of prairie striped skunks, Mephitis mephitis, and implications to rabies epizootiology Recurrence, mortality, and dispersal of prairie striped skunks, Mephitis mephitis, and implications to rabies epizootiology
Detailed study of radio-equipped individuals of the Striped Skunk (Mephitis mephitis) in a North Dakota population provided insight into possible mechanisms for spread of rabies during spring and summer. Annual recurrence rates of 138 skunks marked on a study area averaged 11% for adult males, 43% for adult females and 9% for kits. Population changes were from mortality (including rabies...
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A.B. Sargeant, R. J. Greenwood, J.L. Piehl, W.B. Bicknell
Organochlorine residues in eggs of Alaskan seabirds Organochlorine residues in eggs of Alaskan seabirds
No abstract available.
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Harry M. Ohlendorf, James C. Bartonek, George J. Divoky, Erwin E. Klaas, Alexander J. Krynitsky
Foods of prairie raccoons during the waterfowl nesting season Foods of prairie raccoons during the waterfowl nesting season
No abstract available.
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Raymond J. Greenwood
Determination of age and whelping dates of live red fox pups Determination of age and whelping dates of live red fox pups
No abstract available.
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Alan B. Sargeant, Stephen H. Allen, Douglas H. Johnson
Establishment of seeded grasslands for wildlife habitat in the prairie pothole region Establishment of seeded grasslands for wildlife habitat in the prairie pothole region
Techniques are described for establishment of seeded grasslands on cultivated soils to provide wildlife habitat within the glaciated prairie pothole region in the north-central United States. Management of grassland habitats on a sound ecological basis is an important wildlife management activity in the region. The primary purpose of the guidelines in this publication is to help managers...
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Harold F. Duebbert, Erling T. Jacobson, Kenneth F. Higgins, Erling B. Podoll
"Duck stamp" dollars reserve native prairie tracts "Duck stamp" dollars reserve native prairie tracts
Ducks and wetlands are inseparable in the prairies. Hunters know this, bird watchers know this, wildlife managers know this, and most importantly people who manage the croplands and rangelands know this. The 1,746 tracts of native prairie within these upland-wetland complexes known as Waterfowl Production Areas are not the only lands purchased with "duck stamp" dollars. Considerable...
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K.F. Higgins
Recent scoter brood observations at Churchill, Manitoba Recent scoter brood observations at Churchill, Manitoba
No abstract available.
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C. A. Faanes
The nesting season - Northern Great Plains The nesting season - Northern Great Plains
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C. A. Faanes
First documented cinnamon teal nesting in North Dakota produced hybrids First documented cinnamon teal nesting in North Dakota produced hybrids
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J. T. Lokemoen, D.E. Sharp
Characteristics of central North Dakota wetlands determined from sample aerial photographs and ground study Characteristics of central North Dakota wetlands determined from sample aerial photographs and ground study
Wetland characteristics were assessed from a systematic sample of 66 plots, 3.22 km2 each, drawn from a 10,041-km2 study area in central North Dakota. Each plot was visited once and 8 sets of aerial photographs were obtained in 3 years. Density of wetland basins was 11.00 ha/km2, and area averaged 9.7 ha/km2. Seasonal and temporary wetlands were most abundant; semipermanent wetlands...
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L.M. Cowardin, D.S. Gilmer, L.M. Mechlin
Nesting of the great-tailed grackle in Nebraska Nesting of the great-tailed grackle in Nebraska
Abstract has not been submitted
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C. A. Faanes, W. Norling