. Chronic wasting disease management plan for free ranging widllife in Montana . Chronic wasting disease; Wildlife management; Prion diseases in animals. Chapter 3: Affected Environment Introduction Chapter 3: This section describes the existing conditions of the environmental resources in Montana that could be affected by implementing any of the alternatives presented in Chapter 2. The description of the existing environment in Chapter 3, combined with the predicted effects of the "no action alternative, (Alternative I) in Chapter 4 will establish the baseline conditions against whic
. Chronic wasting disease management plan for free ranging widllife in Montana . Chronic wasting disease; Wildlife management; Prion diseases in animals. Chapter 3: Affected Environment Introduction Chapter 3: This section describes the existing conditions of the environmental resources in Montana that could be affected by implementing any of the alternatives presented in Chapter 2. The description of the existing environment in Chapter 3, combined with the predicted effects of the "no action alternative, (Alternative I) in Chapter 4 will establish the baseline conditions against which the decision maker and the public can compare the potential effects of Alternative II through VI on the environment. Description of Relevant Affected Resources Montana's Native Deer and Elk Populations (Issue #1) Montana is populated by two species of deer: white-tailed deer (Odocoelius virginianus) and mule deer (O. hemionns). The two species have evolved individual attributes that constrain each to its own ecological niche and contribute to differences in habitat selection (Mackie, et al. 1998). Mule deer and white-tailed deer are distributed statewide with an estimated 500,000 or more deer living in Montana. Figure 2. 2004 Montana Mule Deer Distribution and Population Estimate. Mule Deer Distribution (Population Estimate = 327,931) W'j-tdl* l-Hll 'MlJh ll*-vi lifMnMJcn UiiugniH-l U-£ Lsid Ownership 3 strl&Jtlon Acres prtvKt =1 Pji-I â >:- ii Trba 142,674 "Dial â KTjBB > wiidiye ait, -Pat*;* 34. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Montana. Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Helena, Mont. : Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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