Jackson Bison Population Projections
November 18, 2024
The aim of this software is to perform the simulations that evaluate the alternatives associated with the National Elk Refuge Bison and Elk Management Plan. In particular, it produces results associated with bison population dynamics, harvest, and conflict potential. For additional detail on the methodology and case study, please refer to:
Cook, J.D., McEachran, M.C., Cotterill, G.G., and Cole, E.K., 2025, Bison population dynamics, harvest, and conflict potential under feedground management alternatives at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming, chap. D of Cook, J.D., and Cross, P.C., eds., Decision analysis in support of the National Elk Refuge bison and elk management plan: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2024–5119, 24 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20245119D.
Cook, J.D., McEachran, M.C., Cotterill, G.G., and Cole, E.K., 2025, Bison population dynamics, harvest, and conflict potential under feedground management alternatives at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming, chap. D of Cook, J.D., and Cross, P.C., eds., Decision analysis in support of the National Elk Refuge bison and elk management plan: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2024–5119, 24 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20245119D.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jackson Bison Population Projections |
| DOI | 10.5066/P1QZGZSN |
| Authors | Jonathan D Cook |
| Product Type | Software Release |
| Record Source | USGS Asset Identifier Service (AIS) |
| USGS Organization | Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Leetown Research Laboratory |
| Rights | This work is marked with CC0 1.0 Universal |
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