Effect of rearing method on chukar survival

Authors

Bartel T. Slaugh, Brigham Young University
Jerran T. Flinders, Brigham Young University
Jay A. Roberson, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Salt Lake City
N. Paul Johnston, Brigham Young University

Abstract

Survival of adult chukar-imprinted, game farm (sibling/human-imprinted), and wild chudkars was compared in three releases (two sites). Combined results indicate similar (P < .05) survival for adult-imprinted and wild chukars, but lower rates (P < .05) for game farm chukars. With early behavioral conditioning, some potential exists for using captive-reared chukars to establish new populations.

Recommended Citation

Slaugh, Bartel T.; Flinders, Jerran T.; Roberson, Jay A.; and Johnston, N. Paul (1992) "Effect of rearing method on chukar survival," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 52: No. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol52/iss1/3