https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/ Recent content in Project Portfolio on Allison Keever, PhD Hugo -- gohugo.io en Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/timing-is-everything-secrets-to-wild-turkey-nest-success/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/timing-is-everything-secrets-to-wild-turkey-nest-success/ Coauthors on paper: Bret A. Collier; Michael J. Chamberlain; Bradley S. Cohen Highlights Extensive data set on eastern wild turkeys across the Southeast We monitored nest site selection and consequences of selection on nest survival and success in turkeys Using resource selection functions and Bayesian nest survival models, we demonstrated that visual obstruction at the nest site was adaptively significant but timing of nest initiation had the greatest effect on nest survival for turkeys Increasing the reproductive success of turkeys may hinge on females being able to nest as early as possible within the reproductive season The Stage is Set: Understanding the Basics In the lush landscapes of the southeastern United States, a fascinating study unveils the secrets of wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) and their environment. https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/adaptive-harvest-management-of-wolves/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/adaptive-harvest-management-of-wolves/ Highlights Developed integrated population models to estimate demographic rates of wolves in absence of recruitment data, improving monitoring of the elusive carnivore Expanded on traditional integrated population models by including hierarchical demography to more accurately model social species Incorporated societal, biological, and political objectives to develop an adaptive harvest management framework for wolves to help guide harvest regulation decisions Developed a Shiny App to allow managers to evaluate other harvest regulations in the decision making framework Wolves unleashed Welcome to the forefront of wildlife conservation, where the enigmatic presence of gray wolves (Canis lupus) weaves through the tapestry of the U. https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/fostering-reliability-in-wildlife-management-the-power-of-scientific-rigor/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/fostering-reliability-in-wildlife-management-the-power-of-scientific-rigor/ Lead authors on papers: Michael S Mitchell; Sarah N Sells Coauthors on papers: Sarah B. Bassing; Kristin J. Barker; Shannon C. Forshe; James W. Goerz The Path to Enlightenment In the pursuit of academic excellence and a deeper understanding of the Philosophy of Science, I found myself, along with my fellow lab mates, traversing a path illuminated by the wisdom of centuries past. Delving into the works of great scientific thinkers, I grappled with profound questions about the nature of knowledge, the role of observation, and the methods by which we discern evidence and unravel patterns in our natural world. https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/deer-by-camera-perfecting-population-estimation/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/deer-by-camera-perfecting-population-estimation/ Highlights Used N-mixture models and camera traps to estimate abundance of deer Evaluated effects of coyote removal and invasion of wild pigs on deer population dynamics Overview For my masters project we delved into the intricate dynamics of wildlife populations, focusing on the resilience of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) populations amidst shifting ecological landscapes. As coyotes expand their territories and wild pig populations proliferate, we aimed to understand the nuanced interplay of predation and competition that threatens the delicate balance of deer populations.