A comprehensive study on pronghorn in Montana has recently been released, shedding light on their seasonal migrations, barriers they face, and steps to remove obstacles.
The study, titled “Montana Pronghorn Movement and Population Ecology,” involved the tracking and monitoring of 700 female pronghorn, collecting over 10 million GPS location data points to analyze forage, migration patterns, fencing barriers, and survival rates.
Jesse DeVoe, a research biologist for the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and lead author of the study, emphasized the significance of understanding pronghorn movements and potential landscape issues.
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