Topic: Mule Deer

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Upper Snake River Tribes

Limit human development impacts on important Mule Deer habitats.

Cultural Resources Ecosystems Food
Upper Snake River Tribes

Develop a landowner’s guide to Mule Deer management and disseminate across the reservation.

Ecosystems Food People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Educate the public about potential changes in Mule Deer populations due to climate change.

Ecosystems Food People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Develop and distribute educational materials to department leadership and public on climate impacts on Mule Deer and need for healthy...

Ecosystems Food People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Identify and map critical Mule Deer habitat (including calving, winter, summer, and yearlong) and work with public and private land...

Ecosystems Food People
Upper Snake River Tribes

Based on Mule Deer habitat requirements, use future climate projections (i.e., snow or lack of moisture) to develop maps of...

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Upper Snake River Tribes

Assure future availability of habitats where Mule Deer are most secure from heat stress by undertaking conservation initiatives such as...

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Upper Snake River Tribes

Locate passage structures in proximity to existing or traditional travel corridors or routes (Singer and Doherty 1985, Bruinderink and Hazebroek...

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Upper Snake River Tribes

To maximize use by deer and other wildlife, passage structures should be located away from areas of high human activity...

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Upper Snake River Tribes

Evaluate road densities and ensure that road densities are not adversely impacting Mule Deer habitat, particularly during times when fawns...

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Upper Snake River Tribes

Ensure that water distribution is maintained in areas where freestanding water is documented to be important to Mule Deer.

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Upper Snake River Tribes

Digitally map current mule deer distribution.

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