Associated Departments

Forestry and Natural Resources

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SNAPSHOT USA 2019–2023: The First Five Years of Data From a Coordinated Camera Trap Survey of the United States

Rooney, B., Kays, R., Cove, M. V., Jensen, A., Goldstein, B. R., Pate, C., Castiblanco, P., Abell, M. E., Adley, J., Agenbroad, B., Ahlers, A. A., Alexander, P. D., Allen, D., Allen, M. L., Alston, J. M., Alyetama, M., Anderson, T. L., Andrade, R., Anhalt-Depies, C. & Appel, C. L. & 267 others, Armendariz, L., Ayers, C. R., Baird, A. B., Bak, C., Bandler, G., Barding, E. E., Barr, E. G., Baruzzi, C., Bashaw, K., Beers, S. C., Belant, J. L., Bell, E., Benson, J. F., Berg, A., Bergman, D. L., Bernhardt, B. M., Bethel, M. A., Bird, T., Bishop, A. B., Bogan, D. A., Brandt, L. R., Brandt, L. C., Branney, A. B., Bratton, C., Bresnan, C. E., Brooke, J. M., Buchholtz, E. K., Buderman, F., Burnett, A. D., Burns, E. E., Byrd, D. A., Cannella, S. A., Carey, K. A., Carlile, W. A., Carter, K. L., Cassidy, B. J., Castro-Arellano, I., Cendejas-Zarelli, S., Chatterjee, N., Cheeseman, A. E., Chevalier, C., Chitwood, M. C., Chrysafis, P., Collier, B. A., Collins, D. P., Compton, J. A., Cone, R., Conner, L. M., Cook, B. L., Cosby, O. G., Coster, S. S., Crupi, A. P., Darracq, A. K., Davenport, J. M., Davis, D., Davis, D. R., Davis, M. L., Davis, R. J., DeGregorio, B. A., Deshwal, A., Dougherty, K. D., Drauglis, A., Durbin, C. J., Edelman, A. J., Elder, V., Eller, B., Ellington, E. H., Ellis-Felege, S. N., Ellison, C. N., Fantle-Lepczyk, J. E., Farr, J. J., Farris, Z. J., Finnegan, S. P., Fisher-Reid, M. C., Flaherty, E. A., Franzoi Dri, G., Fritts, S., Fuller, J., Gallo, T., Ganoe, L. S., Ganong, C. N., Garibay, R., Gerber, B. D., Gerraty, F. D., Giery, S. T., Gilyot, S. M., Glasscock, J. L., Goldfarb, B., Good, L. E., Granados, G., Green, A. M., Grewal, J. K., Grusenmeyer, A., Guthrie, J. M., Hallett, M. T., Hansen, C., Hansen, L. P., Hanson, C., Harrity, E. J., Hasstedt, S. C. M., Hebblewhite, M., Herrera, D. J., Holland, A., Humphreys, B. R., Island, H. D., Jack, A. R., Johansson, E. P., Johnson, A. M., Johnson, L., Johnstone-Yellin, T. L., Jorge, M. L. S. P., Kahano, W., Kinsey, M. A., Klossing, B. E., Knowles, T. W., Koeck, M. M., Koprowski, J. L., Kuhn, K. M., Kuprewicz, E. K., Lafferty, D. J. R., Lamberton-Moreno, J. A., Land, T. J., Langston, A. M., LaPoint, S., Largent, E. N., Lashley, M. A., Lathrop, R. G., Lee, T. E., Lepczyk, C. A., Lesmeister, D. B., Leung, C., Lombardi, J. V., Long, R., Lonsinger, R. C., Lord, I., Madere, S. S., Maher, S. P., Mallinoff, J. A., Martinez, A., Mason, D. S., Mathewson, H. A., Mayer, A. E., McCarthy, K. P., McCracken, S. F., McDonald, B., McGarry, B., McMurry, S. T., McTigue, L. E., Mena, B. M., Mercer, M., Merz, M. R., Millar, S., Miller, G. D., Millspaugh, J. J., Moll, R. J., Mong, T. W., Monzón, J. D., Moore, J. C., Mortelliti, A., Mote, K. W., Mullen, K., Mychajliw, A., Nagy, C., Neiswenter, S. A., Neyland, D. R., Nicholson, L. P., O'Mara, M. T., O'Neill, B. J., Olson, E. A., Orgill, M. J., Palomo-Munoz, G., Parsons, S. M., Patrick, L. E., Patterson, J. R., Pearce, D. L., Pendergast, M. E., Perla, B. S., Petroelje, T. R., Pliske, H., Poisson, M. K. P., Price, M. R., Proctor, M. D., Proudman, N. J., Rachlow, J. L., Ramos, R. E., Reabold, M., Redinger, J., Reed, A. E., Rega-Brodsky, C. C., Rehm, E., Remine, K. R., Rentz, M. S., Ridder, E., Risch, D. R., Robbins, L. L., Roemer, J. P., Romero, A., Rota, C., Schalk, C. M., Scholten, B. D., Scott, C. L., Scurlock, B. M., Sergeyev, M., Severud, W. J., Sevin, J., Shamon, H., Sharp, C., Shaw, M., Siverls-Dunham, V., Smith, A. B., Smith, D. S., Snider, M. H., Sossover, D. A., Sovie, A. R., Sparks, J. A., Speiser, J., Springer, M. T., Spurlin, J. L., Steinkamp, E. A., Stenglein, J. L., Stewart Kloker, J., Stitzman, C. M., Stokes, M., Stringer, K., Stutzman, J., Sullins, D. S., Sullivan, C., Sullivan, N. B., Tanner, E. P., Tanner, A. M., Thornock, E. B., Titus, J., Tleimat, J. M., Toomey, K., Toussaint, L. T., Uribe, M., Van der Merwe, M., Van Parys, D. J., Vanek, J. P., Varner, J., Walker, B. V., Wallace, C., Ward, D., Warner, B. H., Warren, D. T., Wasdin, J. R., Webb, S. L., Wehr, K. L., Wehr, N. H., Weigel, E. G., Werdel, T. J., Whipple, L. S., Whittier, C. A., Wiersema, C., Wilson, A. M., Wilson, M. F. H., Wolf, A. J., Wolford, J. P., Wolfson, D. W., Woolsey, D. J., Wuensch, M. A., Xu, G., Yurewicz, K. L., Zancho, V., Zimova, M., Zorn, A. & McShea, W. J., Jan 2025, In: Global Ecology and Biogeography. 34, 1, e13941.

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Landscape context and behavioral clustering contribute to flexible habitat selection strategies in a large mammal

Hooven, N. D., Williams, K. E., Hast, J. T., McDermott, J. R., Crank, R. D., Springer, M. & Cox, J. J., Jul 2024, In: Mammal Research. 69, 3, p. 329-343 15 p.

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Spatially explicit models reveal rodents rapidly colonize soybean fields regardless of pre-planting chemical treatment timing for cover crop removal

Nierman, J. L., Murphy, S. M., Leuenberger, W., Davis, A. G., Cox, J. J. & Springer, M., Jul 2024, In: Crop Protection. 181, 106700.

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Post-Hatch Egg Laying by American Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus)

Kavouriaris, P. W., Darracq, A. K. & Springer, M. T., Dec 27 2023, In: Journal of Raptor Research. 57, 4, p. 680-682 3 p.

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Multiscale influences on Elk (Cervus canadensis) calving site selection across a fragmented Appalachian landscape

Hooven, N. D., Williams, K. E., Hast, J. T., McDermott, J. R., Crank, R. D., Springer, M. & Cox, J. J., Dec 1 2023, In: Journal of Mammalogy. 104, 6, p. 1264-1278 15 p.

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Correlates of mid-winter pregnancy and early reproductive outcomes in a reintroduced elk (Cervus canadensis) population

Hooven, N. D., Williams, K. E., Hast, J. T., McDermott, J. R., Crank, R. D., Springer, M. T. & Cox, J. J., Jun 2024, In: Mammalian Biology. 104, 3, p. 277-286 10 p.

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Evaluating impacts of R3 workshops for first-time hunters at universities across the United States

von Furstenberg, R., Vayer, V. R., Larson, L. R., Nils Peterson, M., Lee, K. J., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A. A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bethke, T., Clark, B., Davan, K. M., Dayer, A. A., Fisher, T. E., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Irwin, K., Keith, S. J., Kelly, M., Kyle, G. & Metcalf, E. & 13 others, Needham, M. D., Poudyal, N. C., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S. L., Romulo, C., Sharp, R. L., Siemer, W., Springer, M. T., Stedman, R., Stein, T., Van Deelen, T. R., Winkler, R. L. & Woosnam, K. M., Sep 2023, In: Wildlife Society Bulletin. 47, 3, e1482.

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Congenital Vertebral Malformation in a Neonatal Elk (Cervus canadensis) in Kentucky, USA

Williams, K. E., Hooven, N. D., Hast, J. T., Casey, C. L., Nemeth, N. M., Weyna, A., Springer, M. T. & Cox, J. J., Jul 1 2023, In: Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 59, 3, p. 532-535 4 p.

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Influence of natal habitat preference on habitat selection during extra-home range movements in a large ungulate

Hooven, N. D., Springer, M. T., Nielsen, C. K. & Schauber, E. M., Feb 2023, In: Ecology and Evolution. 13, 2, e9794.

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Dryland river restoration via carnivore reintroduction: Nonnative fauna dominate diets of river otters reintroduced to the Upper Rio Grande

Wolf-Gonzalez, G. A., Murphy, S. M., Springer, M. T. & Cox, J. J., Sep 2022, In: Journal of Arid Environments. 204, 104793.

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Using low-fix rate GPS telemetry to expand estimates of ungulate reproductive success

Hooven, N. D., Williams, K. E., Hast, J. T., McDermott, J. R., Crank, R. D., Jenkins, G., Springer, M. T. & Cox, J. J., Dec 2022, In: Animal Biotelemetry. 10, 1, 5.

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The future of wildlife conservation funding: What options do U.S. college students support?

Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., Furstenberg, R. V., Vayer, V. R., Lee, K. J., Choi, D. Y., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A. A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bethke, T., T. Bruskotter, J., Chizinski, C. J., Clark, B., Dayer, A. A., Dunning, K. H., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Graefe, A., Irwin, K. & Keith, S. J. & 19 others, Kelly, M., Kyle, G., Metcalf, E., Morse, W., Needham, M. D., Poudyal, N. C., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S., Romulo, C., Sharp, R. L., Siemer, W., Springer, M. T., Stayton, B., Stedman, R., Stein, T., Van Deelen, T. R., Whiting, J., Winkler, R. L. & Woosnam, K. M., Oct 2021, In: Conservation Science and Practice. 3, 10, e505.

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Diverse University Students Across the United States Reveal Promising Pathways to Hunter Recruitment and Retention

Vayer, V. R., Larson, L. R., Peterson, M. N., Lee, K. J., Von Furstenberg, R., Choi, D. Y., Stevenson, K., Ahlers, A. A., Anhalt-Depies, C., Bethke, T., Bruskotter, J., Chizinski, C. J., Clark, B., Dayer, A. A., Ghasemi, B., Gigliotti, L., Graefe, A., Irwin, K., Keith, S. J. & Kelly, M. & 17 others, Kyle, G., Metcalf, E., Morse, W., Needham, M. D., Poudyal, N., Quartuch, M., Rodriguez, S., Romulo, C., Sharp, R. L., Siemer, W., Springer, M., Stedman, R., Stein, T., Van Deelen, T., Whiting, J., Winkler, R. L. & Woosnam, K. M., Jul 2021, In: Journal of Wildlife Management. 85, 5, p. 1017-1030 14 p.

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Stakeholder Perceptions of White Oak Supply in Kentucky: A SWOT-AHP Analysis

Thomas, W. R., Ochuodho, T. O., Niman, C. F., Springer, M. T., Agyeman, D. A. & Lhotka, L. R., Jun 2021, In: Small-scale Forestry. 20, 2, p. 279-304 26 p.

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Harpy Eagle (Harpia Harpyja) feeding behavior on a brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegates)

Springer, M. T., Nielsen, C. K., Carver, A. D. & Correa, N. J., Mar 2011, In: Journal of Raptor Research. 45, 1, p. 100-103 4 p.

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Increased overwinter mortalities of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns during a drought year

Tosa, M. I., Springer, M. T., Schauber, E. M. & Nielsen, C. K., 2018, In: Canadian Journal of Zoology. 96, 1, p. 55-61 7 p.

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The utilization and apparent ruminal digestibility of dual-purpose food plots for wildlife and cattle grazing

Springer, M. T., Atkinson, R. L., Armit, L. & Nielsen, C. K., Jan 2016, In: Open Agriculture. 1, 1, p. 124-130 7 p.

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The effect of white-tailed deer browsing on wheat quality and yields in Delaware

Springer, M. T., Bowman, J. L. & Vasilas, B. L., Mar 2013, In: Wildlife Society Bulletin. 37, 1, p. 155-161 7 p.

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First-year vitality of reforestation plantings in response to herbivore exclusion on reclaimed appalachian surface-mined land

Hackworth, Z. J., Lhotka, J. M., Cox, J. J., Barton, C. D. & Springer, M. T., Apr 21 2018, In: Forests. 9, 4, 222.

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Invasive Plant Strike Team

Crocker, E. (PI) & Springer, M. (CoI)

KY Division of Forestry

4/30/246/30/28

Project: Research project

Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program: 2017-2020

Larson, J. (PI), Bessin, R. (CoI), Dunwell, W. (CoI), Gauthier, N. (CoI), Knott, C. (CoI), Ritchey, E. (CoI), Springer, M. (CoI) & Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI)

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

9/1/178/31/21

Project: Research project

UK Elk Survival Study

Cox, J. (PI) & Springer, M. (CoI)

KY Department of Fish and Wildlife

7/1/216/30/22

Project: Research project