Winter Diets of Elk and Deer in the Blue Mountains, Oregon

摘要

From an analysis of fecal pellets, diets of elk and deer were compared during early and late winter of 1973-74 to determine the level of competition. Forage competition between elk and deer was not great even though winter conditions were harsher than normal on the five-dual-use winter ranges studied. Idaho fescue was the single most important item in their diets.