​Pronghorn Movement and Demography Among Anthropogenic, Predation, and Climatic Limitations in Western Oklahoma 

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Student: Celine Rickels (MS), Maggie Rector (Undergrad)

Pronghorn in western Oklahoma have been declining rapidly over the past decade. This region represents a portion of the eastern edge of the species’ distribution. In partnership with Oklahoma State University, we are evaluating landscape limitations to movement, adult survival, and fawn survival to aid Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in determining proper management activities in the future. We are also evaluating other aspects of pronghorn ecology and management, such as group dynamics, behavior relative to habitat attributes, nutritional indices, and the ability to use drones as a monitoring tool. Further, the North Texas Research Program will leverage current and past pronghorn research in Texas to develop a regional understanding of conservation issues for the species.

Video Credit: Andy Orlando