Black Bear Habitat Use at Priest Lake, Idaho

January 1, 1986

Black Bear Habitat Use at Priest Lake, Idaho

We studied black bear (Ursus americanus) habitat use patterns in northern Idaho from June 1980 to November 1981. Habitat availability was estimated with a random-dot technique and habitat use was determined from 676 radiolocations of 9 adult bears (5 female, 4 male). Black bears preferred selectively logged areas during spring, summer, and fall; clearcuts were avoided during all seasons. Habitat selection differed significantly between sexes. Female black bears preferred timber habitats and avoided roads; males used timber and roads in proportion to their availability.

Author(s) D. D. Young and J. J. Beecham
Volume 6
Issue
Pages 73-80
Publication Date 1 January 1986
DOI 10.2307/3872808
File Size 322.65 KB
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