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Jeffrey A Hostetler, PhD

Jeff Hostetler is a Research Biologist at USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center (Patuxent Research Refuge)

Jeff Hostetler is a quantitative population ecologist who focuses on analysis of Breeding Bird Survey data, conservation ecology, and animal migration. He has worked for federal and state agencies and within academia.

Professional Experience

  • US Geological Survey, Laurel, MD: Research Biologist, March 2023–present

  • US Fish and Wildlife Service, Laurel, MD: Ecologist, June 2020–March 2023

  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, St. Petersburg, FL: Research Scientist, February 2015–May 2020

  • Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC: Research Associate, February 2015–December 2020; Postdoctoral Fellow, January 2011–February 2015

  • University of Florida, Gainesville, FL: Contractor, October 2012–January 2013; Biological Scientist, November 2004–August 2006

  • USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD: Computer Specialist, March 1998–March 2000; Volunteer, September 1996–March 1998

Education and Certifications

  • University of Florida: Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Advisor Madan Oli. 2010

  • North Carolina State University: M.S. in Zoology. Biomathematics and Statistics minors. Advisors Ken Pollock and Jaime Collazo. 2004.

  • Oberlin College: B.A. in Biology. Computer Science and Environmental Studies minors. Advisor David Miller. 1996. 

Honors and Awards

  • Winner of 2020 TWS Wildlife Publication Award in the monograph category, June 7, 2020 (for van de Kerk et al. 2019).

  • Highly Commended Paper for 2013 Journal of Animal Ecology Elton Prize, British Ecological Society, February 4, 2014 (for Hostetler et al. 2013).

  • Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year (2010), Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, April 20, 2011.

  • Nominated by department for Award of Excellence for Graduate Research, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, January 13, 2011

  • Scientific Achievement Award, USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, March 2, 2000.

  • Star Award, USGS, August 31, 1998.

Science and Products

Filter Total Items: 13

Population dynamics and harvest management of eastern mallards

Managing sustainable harvest of wildlife populations requires regular collection of demographic data and robust estimates of demographic parameters. Estimates can then be used to develop a harvest strategy to guide decision-making. Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) are an important species in the Atlantic Flyway for many users and they exhibited exponential growth in the eastern United States between
Authors
Anthony J. Roberts, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Joshua C. Stiller, Patrick K. Devers, William Link
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center

Monitoring abundance of aggregated animals (Florida manatees) using an unmanned aerial system (UAS)

Imperfect detection is an important problem when counting wildlife, but new technologies such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can help overcome this obstacle. We used data collected by a UAS and a Bayesian closed capture-mark-recapture model to estimate abundance and distribution while accounting for imperfect detection of aggregated Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) at thermal re
Authors
Holly H Edwards, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Bradley M Stith, Julien Martin
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

A hidden Markov model for estimating age-specific survival when age and size are uncertain

Estimates of age-specific survival probabilities are needed for age-structured population models and to inform conservation decisions. However, determining the age of individuals in wildlife populations is often problematic. We present a hidden Markov model for estimating age-specific survival from capture–recapture or capture–recapture–recovery data when age is unknown and indicators of age, such
Authors
Timothy A. Gowan, Michael D. Tringali, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Julien Martin, Leslie I. Ward-Geiger, Jennifer M Johnson
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Reconstructing population dynamics of a threatened marine mammal using multiple data sets

Models of marine mammal population dynamics have been used extensively to predict abundance. A less common application of these models is to reconstruct historical population dynamics, filling in gaps in observation data by integrating information from multiple sources. We developed an integrated population model for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) to reconstruct its populatio
Authors
J. Hostetler, Julien Martin, M. Kosempa, H. Edwards, K. Rood, S. Barton, Michael C. Runge
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Updated statewide abundance estimates for the Florida manatee

Knowing how many manatees live in Florida is critical for conservation and management of this threatened species. Martin et al. (2015) flew aerial surveys in 2011–2012 and estimated abundance in those years using advanced techniques that incorporated multiple data sources. We flew additional aerial surveys in 2015–2016 to count manatees and again applied advanced statistical techniques to estimate
Authors
Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Holly H. Edwards, Julien Martin, Paul Schueller
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Status and threats analysis for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), 2016

Trichechus manatus (West Indian manatee), especially T. m. latirostris, the Florida subspecies, has been the focus of conservation efforts and extensive research since its listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. To determine the status of, and severity of threats to, the Florida manatee, a comprehensive revision and update of the manatee Core Biological Model was completed and used to pe
Authors
Michael C. Runge, Carol A. Sanders-Reed, Catherine A. Langtimm, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Julien Martin, Charles J. Deutsch, Leslie I. Ward-Geiger, Gary L. Mahon
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Status and threats analysis for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), 2012

The endangered West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), especially the Florida subspecies (T. m. latirostris), has been the focus of conservation efforts and extensive research since its listing under the Endangered Species Act. On the basis of the best information available as of December 2012, the threats facing the Florida manatee were determined to be less severe than previously thought, eith
Authors
Michael C. Runge, Catherine A. Langtimm, Julien Martin, Christopher J. Fonnesbeck
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Estimating migratory connectivity of birds when re-encounter probabilities are heterogeneous

Understanding the biology and conducting effective conservation of migratory species requires an understanding of migratory connectivity – the geographic linkages of populations between stages of the annual cycle. Unfortunately, for most species, we are lacking such information. The North American Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) houses an extensive database of marking, recaptures and recoveries, and
Authors
Emily B. Cohen, Jeffrey A. Hostelter, J. Andrew Royle, Peter P. Marra
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Bird Banding Laboratory

Effects of harvest and climate on population dynamics of northern bobwhites in south Florida

Context: Hunting-related (hereafter harvest) mortality is assumed to be compensatory in many exploited species. However, when harvest mortality is additive, hunting can lead to population declines, especially on public land where hunting pressure can be intense. Recent studies indicate that excessive hunting may have contributed to the decline of a northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) populatio
Authors
V. Rolland, J.A. Hostetler, T.C. Hines, Fred A. Johnson, H. Franklin Percival, M.K. Oli
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

Factors influencing reproductive performance of northern bobwhite in South Florida

Reproductive success is a critical component of individual fitness, and also an important determinant of growth rates of populations characterized by early maturity and high fecundity. We used radiotelemetry data collected during 2003–2008 to estimate reproductive parameters in a declining northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) population in South Florida, and to test hypotheses regarding factors
Authors
V. Rolland, J.A. Hostetler, T.C. Hines, H. Franklin Percival, M.K. Oli

Patterns of space and habitat use by northern bobwhites in south Florida, USA

The manner by which animals use space and select resources can have important management consequences. We studied patterns of habitat selection by northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) on Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area, Charlotte County, Florida and evaluated factors influencing the sizes of their home ranges. A total of 1,245 radio-tagged bobwhites were monitored for 19,467 radio days d
Authors
A. Singh, T.C. Hines, J.A. Hostetler, H. Franklin Percival, M.K. Oli

Impact of harvest on survival of a heavily hunted game bird population

Context. Despite their economic importance and intensive management, many game bird species, including the northern bobwhite Colinus virginianus, are in decline. Declines may be explained, at least in part, by low survival due perhaps to poor habitat quality, high predation or excessive hunting pressure.Aims. This study sought to estimate and model annual/seasonal survival probabilities, to evalua
Authors
Virginie Rolland, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Tommy C. Hines, H. Franklin Percival, Madan K. Oli

Non-USGS Publications**

Roberts A., A. L. Scarpignato, A. Huysman, J. A. Hostetler, and E. B. Cohen. 2023. Migratory connectivity of North American waterfowl across administrative flyways. Ecological Applications 33: e2788. http://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2788
Bassett, B. L., J. A. Hostetler, E. Leone, C. P. Shea, B. D. Barbeau, G. L. Lonati, A. L. Panike, A. Honaker, L. I. Ward-Geiger. 2020. Quantifying sublethal Florida manatee–watercraft interactions by examining scars on manatee carcasses. Endangered Species Research 43: 395–408. http://doi.org/10.3354/esr01075
Hardy, S. K., C. J. Deutsch, T. A. Cross, M. de Wit, and J. A. Hostetler. 2019. Cold-related Florida manatee mortality in relation to air and water temperatures. PLOS ONE 14: e0225048. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225048
Lonati, G. L., A. R. Howell, J. A. Hostetler, P. Schueller, M. de Wit, B. L. Bassett, C. J. Deutsch, and L. Ward-Geiger. 2019. Accuracy, precision, and error in age estimation of Florida manatee using growth layer groups in earbones. Journal of Mammalogy 100: 1350–1363. http://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyz079
van de Kerk, M., D. P. Onorato, J. A. Hostetler, B. M. Bolker, and M. K. Oli. 2019. Dynamics, persistence, and genetic management of the endangered Florida panther population. Wildlife Monographs 203: 3–35. http://doi.org/10.1002/wmon.1041
Gowan, T. A., J. G. Ortega Ortiz, J. A. Hostetler, P. K. Hamilton, A. R. Knowlton, K. A. Jackson, R. C. George, C. R. Taylor, P. J. Naessig, D. W. Schulte. 2019. Temporal and demographic variation in partial migration of the North Atlantic right whale. Scientific Reports 9: 353. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36723-3
Cohen, E. B., C. S. Rushing, F. R. Moore, M. T. Hallworth, J. A. Hostetler, M. Gutierrez Ramirez, and P. P. Marra. 2019. The strength of migratory connectivity for birds en route to breeding through the Gulf of Mexico. Ecography 42: 658–669. http://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.03974
Cohen, E. B., J. A. Hostetler, M. T. Hallworth, C. S. Rushing, T. S. Sillett, and P. P. Marra. 2018. Quantifying the strength of migratory connectivity. Methods in Ecology and Evolution 9: 513–524. http://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.12916
Rushing, C. S., J. A. Hostetler, T. S. Sillett, P. P. Marra, J. A. Rotenberg, and T. B. Ryder. 2017. Spatial and temporal drivers of avian population dynamics across the annual cycle. Ecology 98: 2837–2850. http://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.1967
Hostetler, J. A., T. S. Sillett, and P. P. Marra. 2015. Full-annual-cycle population models for migratory birds. The Auk: Ornithological Advances 132: 433–449. http://doi.org/10.1642/AUK-14-211.1
Smith, G. D., O. E. Murillo-García, J. A. Hostetler, R. Mearns, I. Newton, M. J. McGrady, and M. K. Oli. 2015. Demography of population recovery: Survival and fidelity of peregrine falcons at various stages of population recovery. Oecologia 178: 391–401. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-014-3168-3
McCleery, R., J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2014. Better off in the wild? Evaluating a captive breeding and release program for the recovery of an endangered rodent. Biological Conservation 169: 198–205. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2013.11.026
McCleery, R., M. K. Oli, J. A. Hostetler, B. Karmacharya, D. Greene, C. Winchester, J. Gore, S. Sneckenberger, S. B. Castleberry, and M. T. Mengak. 2013. Are declines of an endangered mammal predation-driven, and can a captive breeding and release program aid their recovery? Journal of Zoology 291: 59–68. http://doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12046
Karmacharya, B., J. A. Hostetler, L. M. Conner, G. Morris, and M. K. Oli. 2013. The influence of mammalian predator exclusion, food supplementation, and prescribed fire on survival of Glaucomys volans. Journal of Mammalogy 94: 672–682. http://doi.org/10.1644/12-MAMM-A-071.1
Hostetler, J. A., D. P. Onorato, D. Jansen, and M. K. Oli. 2013. A cat’s tale: The impact of genetic restoration on Florida panther population persistence. Journal of Animal Ecology 82: 608–620. http://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2656.12033
Hostetler, J. A., E. Kneip, D. H. Van Vuren, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Stochastic population dynamics of a montane ground-dwelling squirrel. PLOS ONE 7: e34379. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0034379
Karmacharya, B., J. A. Hostetler, L. M. Conner, G. Morris, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Longleaf pine management practices and their impact on small mammal populations. Forest Ecology and Management 271: 140–146. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2012.01.031
Hostetler, J. A., D. P. Onorato, B. M. Bolker, W. E. Johnson, S. J. O’Brien, D. Jansen, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Does genetic introgression improve female reproductive performance? A test on the endangered Florida panther. Oecologia 168: 289–300. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-011-2083-0
Hyslop, N. L., D. J. Stevenson, J. Macey, L. Carlile, C. L. Jenkins, J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Survival and population growth of a long-lived threatened snake species, Drymarchon couperi (Eastern Indigo Snake). Population Ecology 54: 145–156. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10144-011-0292-3
Morris, G., J. A. Hostetler, L. M. Conner, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Effects of prescribed fire, supplemental feeding, and mammalian predator exclusion on hispid cotton rat populations. Oecologia 167: 1005–1016. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-011-2053-6
Morris, G., J. A. Hostetler, M. K. Oli, and L. M. Conner. 2011. Effects of predation, fire, and supplemental feeding on populations of two species of Peromyscus mice. Journal of Mammalogy 92: 934–944. http://doi.org/10.1644/10-MAMM-A-419.1
Goswami, V. R., L. L. Getz, J. A. Hostetler, A. Ozgul, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Synergistic influences of phase, density and climatic variation on the dynamics of fluctuating populations. Ecology 92: 1680–1690. http://doi.org/10.1890/10-2317.1
Benson, J. F., J. A. Hostetler, D. P. Onorato, W. E. Johnson, M. E. Roelke, S. J. O’Brien, D. Jansen, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Intentional genetic introgression influences survival of adults and sub-adults in a small, inbred felid population. Journal of Animal Ecology 80: 958–967. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2011.01809.x
Kneip, E, D. H. Van Vuren, J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Influence of population density and climate on the demography of subalpine golden-mantled ground squirrels. Journal of Mammalogy 92: 367–377. http://doi.org/10.1644/10-MAMM-A-156.1
Singh, A., T. C. Hines, J. A. Hostetler, H. F. Percival, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Patterns of space and habitat use by northern bobwhites in South Florida, USA. European Journal of Wildlife Research 57: 15–26. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-010-0393-x
Trager, M. D., S. Bhotika, J. A. Hostetler, G. V. Andrade, M. A. Rodriguez-Cabal, C. S. McKeon, C. W. Osenberg, and B. M. Bolker. 2010. Benefits for plants in ant-plant protective mutualisms: A meta-analysis. PLOS ONE 5: e14308. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014308
Johnson, W. E., D. P. Onorato, M. E. Roelke, E. D. Land, M. Cunningham, C. Belden, R. McBride, D. Jansen, M. Lotz, D. Shindle, J. Howard, D. E. Wildt, L. M. Penfold, J. A. Hostetler, M. K. Oli, and S. J. O’Brien. 2010. Genetic restoration of the Florida panther. Science 329: 1641–1645. http://doi.org/10.1126/science.1192891
Jahn, A. E., D. J. Levey, J. A. Hostetler, and A. M. Mamani. 2010. Determinants of partial bird migration in the Amazon Basin. Journal of Animal Ecology 79: 983–992. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2010.01713.x
Hostetler, J. A., J. W. McCown, E. P. Garrison, A. M. Neils, M. A. Barrett, M. E. Sunquist, S. L. Simek, and M. K. Oli. 2009. Demographic consequences of anthropogenic influences: Florida black bears in north central Florida. Biological Conservation 142: 2456–2463. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2009.05.029
Aaltonen, K., A. A. Bryant, J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2009. Reintroducing endangered Vancouver Island marmots: Survival and cause-specific mortality rates of captive-born versus wild-born individuals. Biological Conservation 142: 2181–2190. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2009.04.019

**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.

Science and Products

  • Publications
    Filter Total Items: 13

    Population dynamics and harvest management of eastern mallards

    Managing sustainable harvest of wildlife populations requires regular collection of demographic data and robust estimates of demographic parameters. Estimates can then be used to develop a harvest strategy to guide decision-making. Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) are an important species in the Atlantic Flyway for many users and they exhibited exponential growth in the eastern United States between
    Authors
    Anthony J. Roberts, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Joshua C. Stiller, Patrick K. Devers, William Link
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center

    Monitoring abundance of aggregated animals (Florida manatees) using an unmanned aerial system (UAS)

    Imperfect detection is an important problem when counting wildlife, but new technologies such as unmanned aerial systems (UAS) can help overcome this obstacle. We used data collected by a UAS and a Bayesian closed capture-mark-recapture model to estimate abundance and distribution while accounting for imperfect detection of aggregated Florida manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) at thermal re
    Authors
    Holly H Edwards, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Bradley M Stith, Julien Martin
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

    A hidden Markov model for estimating age-specific survival when age and size are uncertain

    Estimates of age-specific survival probabilities are needed for age-structured population models and to inform conservation decisions. However, determining the age of individuals in wildlife populations is often problematic. We present a hidden Markov model for estimating age-specific survival from capture–recapture or capture–recapture–recovery data when age is unknown and indicators of age, such
    Authors
    Timothy A. Gowan, Michael D. Tringali, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Julien Martin, Leslie I. Ward-Geiger, Jennifer M Johnson
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

    Reconstructing population dynamics of a threatened marine mammal using multiple data sets

    Models of marine mammal population dynamics have been used extensively to predict abundance. A less common application of these models is to reconstruct historical population dynamics, filling in gaps in observation data by integrating information from multiple sources. We developed an integrated population model for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) to reconstruct its populatio
    Authors
    J. Hostetler, Julien Martin, M. Kosempa, H. Edwards, K. Rood, S. Barton, Michael C. Runge
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

    Updated statewide abundance estimates for the Florida manatee

    Knowing how many manatees live in Florida is critical for conservation and management of this threatened species. Martin et al. (2015) flew aerial surveys in 2011–2012 and estimated abundance in those years using advanced techniques that incorporated multiple data sources. We flew additional aerial surveys in 2015–2016 to count manatees and again applied advanced statistical techniques to estimate
    Authors
    Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Holly H. Edwards, Julien Martin, Paul Schueller
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

    Status and threats analysis for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), 2016

    Trichechus manatus (West Indian manatee), especially T. m. latirostris, the Florida subspecies, has been the focus of conservation efforts and extensive research since its listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. To determine the status of, and severity of threats to, the Florida manatee, a comprehensive revision and update of the manatee Core Biological Model was completed and used to pe
    Authors
    Michael C. Runge, Carol A. Sanders-Reed, Catherine A. Langtimm, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Julien Martin, Charles J. Deutsch, Leslie I. Ward-Geiger, Gary L. Mahon
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

    Status and threats analysis for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris), 2012

    The endangered West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), especially the Florida subspecies (T. m. latirostris), has been the focus of conservation efforts and extensive research since its listing under the Endangered Species Act. On the basis of the best information available as of December 2012, the threats facing the Florida manatee were determined to be less severe than previously thought, eith
    Authors
    Michael C. Runge, Catherine A. Langtimm, Julien Martin, Christopher J. Fonnesbeck
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

    Estimating migratory connectivity of birds when re-encounter probabilities are heterogeneous

    Understanding the biology and conducting effective conservation of migratory species requires an understanding of migratory connectivity – the geographic linkages of populations between stages of the annual cycle. Unfortunately, for most species, we are lacking such information. The North American Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL) houses an extensive database of marking, recaptures and recoveries, and
    Authors
    Emily B. Cohen, Jeffrey A. Hostelter, J. Andrew Royle, Peter P. Marra
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Bird Banding Laboratory

    Effects of harvest and climate on population dynamics of northern bobwhites in south Florida

    Context: Hunting-related (hereafter harvest) mortality is assumed to be compensatory in many exploited species. However, when harvest mortality is additive, hunting can lead to population declines, especially on public land where hunting pressure can be intense. Recent studies indicate that excessive hunting may have contributed to the decline of a northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) populatio
    Authors
    V. Rolland, J.A. Hostetler, T.C. Hines, Fred A. Johnson, H. Franklin Percival, M.K. Oli
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

    Factors influencing reproductive performance of northern bobwhite in South Florida

    Reproductive success is a critical component of individual fitness, and also an important determinant of growth rates of populations characterized by early maturity and high fecundity. We used radiotelemetry data collected during 2003–2008 to estimate reproductive parameters in a declining northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) population in South Florida, and to test hypotheses regarding factors
    Authors
    V. Rolland, J.A. Hostetler, T.C. Hines, H. Franklin Percival, M.K. Oli

    Patterns of space and habitat use by northern bobwhites in south Florida, USA

    The manner by which animals use space and select resources can have important management consequences. We studied patterns of habitat selection by northern bobwhites (Colinus virginianus) on Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area, Charlotte County, Florida and evaluated factors influencing the sizes of their home ranges. A total of 1,245 radio-tagged bobwhites were monitored for 19,467 radio days d
    Authors
    A. Singh, T.C. Hines, J.A. Hostetler, H. Franklin Percival, M.K. Oli

    Impact of harvest on survival of a heavily hunted game bird population

    Context. Despite their economic importance and intensive management, many game bird species, including the northern bobwhite Colinus virginianus, are in decline. Declines may be explained, at least in part, by low survival due perhaps to poor habitat quality, high predation or excessive hunting pressure.Aims. This study sought to estimate and model annual/seasonal survival probabilities, to evalua
    Authors
    Virginie Rolland, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Tommy C. Hines, H. Franklin Percival, Madan K. Oli

    Non-USGS Publications**

    Roberts A., A. L. Scarpignato, A. Huysman, J. A. Hostetler, and E. B. Cohen. 2023. Migratory connectivity of North American waterfowl across administrative flyways. Ecological Applications 33: e2788. http://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2788
    Bassett, B. L., J. A. Hostetler, E. Leone, C. P. Shea, B. D. Barbeau, G. L. Lonati, A. L. Panike, A. Honaker, L. I. Ward-Geiger. 2020. Quantifying sublethal Florida manatee–watercraft interactions by examining scars on manatee carcasses. Endangered Species Research 43: 395–408. http://doi.org/10.3354/esr01075
    Hardy, S. K., C. J. Deutsch, T. A. Cross, M. de Wit, and J. A. Hostetler. 2019. Cold-related Florida manatee mortality in relation to air and water temperatures. PLOS ONE 14: e0225048. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225048
    Lonati, G. L., A. R. Howell, J. A. Hostetler, P. Schueller, M. de Wit, B. L. Bassett, C. J. Deutsch, and L. Ward-Geiger. 2019. Accuracy, precision, and error in age estimation of Florida manatee using growth layer groups in earbones. Journal of Mammalogy 100: 1350–1363. http://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyz079
    van de Kerk, M., D. P. Onorato, J. A. Hostetler, B. M. Bolker, and M. K. Oli. 2019. Dynamics, persistence, and genetic management of the endangered Florida panther population. Wildlife Monographs 203: 3–35. http://doi.org/10.1002/wmon.1041
    Gowan, T. A., J. G. Ortega Ortiz, J. A. Hostetler, P. K. Hamilton, A. R. Knowlton, K. A. Jackson, R. C. George, C. R. Taylor, P. J. Naessig, D. W. Schulte. 2019. Temporal and demographic variation in partial migration of the North Atlantic right whale. Scientific Reports 9: 353. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36723-3
    Cohen, E. B., C. S. Rushing, F. R. Moore, M. T. Hallworth, J. A. Hostetler, M. Gutierrez Ramirez, and P. P. Marra. 2019. The strength of migratory connectivity for birds en route to breeding through the Gulf of Mexico. Ecography 42: 658–669. http://doi.org/10.1111/ecog.03974
    Cohen, E. B., J. A. Hostetler, M. T. Hallworth, C. S. Rushing, T. S. Sillett, and P. P. Marra. 2018. Quantifying the strength of migratory connectivity. Methods in Ecology and Evolution 9: 513–524. http://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210X.12916
    Rushing, C. S., J. A. Hostetler, T. S. Sillett, P. P. Marra, J. A. Rotenberg, and T. B. Ryder. 2017. Spatial and temporal drivers of avian population dynamics across the annual cycle. Ecology 98: 2837–2850. http://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.1967
    Hostetler, J. A., T. S. Sillett, and P. P. Marra. 2015. Full-annual-cycle population models for migratory birds. The Auk: Ornithological Advances 132: 433–449. http://doi.org/10.1642/AUK-14-211.1
    Smith, G. D., O. E. Murillo-García, J. A. Hostetler, R. Mearns, I. Newton, M. J. McGrady, and M. K. Oli. 2015. Demography of population recovery: Survival and fidelity of peregrine falcons at various stages of population recovery. Oecologia 178: 391–401. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-014-3168-3
    McCleery, R., J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2014. Better off in the wild? Evaluating a captive breeding and release program for the recovery of an endangered rodent. Biological Conservation 169: 198–205. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2013.11.026
    McCleery, R., M. K. Oli, J. A. Hostetler, B. Karmacharya, D. Greene, C. Winchester, J. Gore, S. Sneckenberger, S. B. Castleberry, and M. T. Mengak. 2013. Are declines of an endangered mammal predation-driven, and can a captive breeding and release program aid their recovery? Journal of Zoology 291: 59–68. http://doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12046
    Karmacharya, B., J. A. Hostetler, L. M. Conner, G. Morris, and M. K. Oli. 2013. The influence of mammalian predator exclusion, food supplementation, and prescribed fire on survival of Glaucomys volans. Journal of Mammalogy 94: 672–682. http://doi.org/10.1644/12-MAMM-A-071.1
    Hostetler, J. A., D. P. Onorato, D. Jansen, and M. K. Oli. 2013. A cat’s tale: The impact of genetic restoration on Florida panther population persistence. Journal of Animal Ecology 82: 608–620. http://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2656.12033
    Hostetler, J. A., E. Kneip, D. H. Van Vuren, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Stochastic population dynamics of a montane ground-dwelling squirrel. PLOS ONE 7: e34379. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0034379
    Karmacharya, B., J. A. Hostetler, L. M. Conner, G. Morris, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Longleaf pine management practices and their impact on small mammal populations. Forest Ecology and Management 271: 140–146. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2012.01.031
    Hostetler, J. A., D. P. Onorato, B. M. Bolker, W. E. Johnson, S. J. O’Brien, D. Jansen, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Does genetic introgression improve female reproductive performance? A test on the endangered Florida panther. Oecologia 168: 289–300. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-011-2083-0
    Hyslop, N. L., D. J. Stevenson, J. Macey, L. Carlile, C. L. Jenkins, J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2012. Survival and population growth of a long-lived threatened snake species, Drymarchon couperi (Eastern Indigo Snake). Population Ecology 54: 145–156. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10144-011-0292-3
    Morris, G., J. A. Hostetler, L. M. Conner, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Effects of prescribed fire, supplemental feeding, and mammalian predator exclusion on hispid cotton rat populations. Oecologia 167: 1005–1016. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-011-2053-6
    Morris, G., J. A. Hostetler, M. K. Oli, and L. M. Conner. 2011. Effects of predation, fire, and supplemental feeding on populations of two species of Peromyscus mice. Journal of Mammalogy 92: 934–944. http://doi.org/10.1644/10-MAMM-A-419.1
    Goswami, V. R., L. L. Getz, J. A. Hostetler, A. Ozgul, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Synergistic influences of phase, density and climatic variation on the dynamics of fluctuating populations. Ecology 92: 1680–1690. http://doi.org/10.1890/10-2317.1
    Benson, J. F., J. A. Hostetler, D. P. Onorato, W. E. Johnson, M. E. Roelke, S. J. O’Brien, D. Jansen, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Intentional genetic introgression influences survival of adults and sub-adults in a small, inbred felid population. Journal of Animal Ecology 80: 958–967. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2011.01809.x
    Kneip, E, D. H. Van Vuren, J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Influence of population density and climate on the demography of subalpine golden-mantled ground squirrels. Journal of Mammalogy 92: 367–377. http://doi.org/10.1644/10-MAMM-A-156.1
    Singh, A., T. C. Hines, J. A. Hostetler, H. F. Percival, and M. K. Oli. 2011. Patterns of space and habitat use by northern bobwhites in South Florida, USA. European Journal of Wildlife Research 57: 15–26. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-010-0393-x
    Trager, M. D., S. Bhotika, J. A. Hostetler, G. V. Andrade, M. A. Rodriguez-Cabal, C. S. McKeon, C. W. Osenberg, and B. M. Bolker. 2010. Benefits for plants in ant-plant protective mutualisms: A meta-analysis. PLOS ONE 5: e14308. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014308
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    Jahn, A. E., D. J. Levey, J. A. Hostetler, and A. M. Mamani. 2010. Determinants of partial bird migration in the Amazon Basin. Journal of Animal Ecology 79: 983–992. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2656.2010.01713.x
    Hostetler, J. A., J. W. McCown, E. P. Garrison, A. M. Neils, M. A. Barrett, M. E. Sunquist, S. L. Simek, and M. K. Oli. 2009. Demographic consequences of anthropogenic influences: Florida black bears in north central Florida. Biological Conservation 142: 2456–2463. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2009.05.029
    Aaltonen, K., A. A. Bryant, J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2009. Reintroducing endangered Vancouver Island marmots: Survival and cause-specific mortality rates of captive-born versus wild-born individuals. Biological Conservation 142: 2181–2190. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2009.04.019

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