The Roosevelt elk, Cervus canadensis roosevelti (Merriam), at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Humboldt County, California
Graduation Date
1958
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.S.)--Humboldt State University, 1958
Committee Chair Name
Raymond F. Dasmann
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Roosevelt elk, California, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Game Management, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Abstract
This study is concerned with the population dynamics and social behavior of the elk inhabiting northwestern California. Particular attention has been given to mortality, movement, and reproduction. The elk population studied inhabits two main cover types; logged-over areas, and undisturbed coniferous forests interspersed with small openings. The main area of intensive study consists of approximately 810 acres in and around Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. More extensive investigations have been carried on over a much larger area. The study area is interspersed with areas used for timber production, agriculture, recreation, and human residence. The elk are subject to disturbance by man and his domestic animals. Mobility and behavior of the elk are somewhat governed by these disturbances. The field work for this study was carried on from May, 1956 to February, 1958 in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, California. Studies on the elk in this area have been carried on in the past (Orr, 1937; Murie, 1945; Russell and Feathers, 1935).
Recommended Citation
Harn, Joseph Harry, "The Roosevelt elk, Cervus canadensis roosevelti (Merriam), at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Humboldt County, California" (1958). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1081.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1081
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/rv042w53s