Environmental Impact - Wildlife/Vegetation Effects
Eckstein, R. G., O’Brien, T.F., Rongstad, O.J., & Bollinger,
J.G. (1979). Snowmobile effects on movements
of white-tailed deer: A case study. Environmental Conservation,
6: 45-51.
Abstract
Data showed that snowmobile activity had no significant effect on home-range
size, habitat use, or daily activity patterns of white-tailed deer wintering
in Wisconsin. Snowmobile activity did cause some deer to leave the immediate
vicinity of the snowmobile trail. Darkness appeared to decrease reaction
to disturbance. Deer appeared to react more to a person walking/skiing
than on snowmobiles.
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