The effoect of shrub removal on occupancy of ruffed grouse drumming sites

Authors

D.A. Boag

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Wildlife Management

Volume

40

Issue

1

First Page

105

Last Page

110

Publication Date

1976

Abstract

The importance of stem density and canopy coverage in the shrub layer to male ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus) selecting display sites in a mixed-wood forest was evaluated by modifying the shrub layer around a series of drumming sites. Subsequent use of manipulated sites was compared with that of unmanipulated sites. Results showed that removal of the shrub layer within an area of 50 m² centered on the drumming stage rendered most stages unacceptable to ruffed grouse subsequently selecting a display site.

Recommended Citation

Boag, D.A., "The effoect of shrub removal on occupancy of ruffed grouse drumming sites" (1976). Aspen Bibliography. Paper 5036.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/aspen_bib/5036