Using GPS technology to understand wildlife migration, habitat use and survival

GPS collars on deer, elk and pronghorn is an extremely useful technology when collecting life history data

Every winter, Fish and Game wildlife biologists across Idaho spend a considerable amount of time capturing and collaring deer, elk and pronghorn that have congregated on winter range. These capture projects provide crucial information that gives wildlife managers a better understanding of where these animals spend their time throughout the year, their migration routes between summer and winter ranges as well as survival rates, especially of fawns and calves.

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