Catalina Island Bison GPS Collars & Location Data

Catalina Island Bison GPS Collars & Location Data

ByCalvin D., M.S.

In 2014 we fitted five Catalina Island bison with global positioning system (GPS) collars to locate the herds systematically and track their movements on the landscape. This article includes information on the GPS collar specifications and a preliminary assessment of the location data we collected. This post complements an earlier article titled Thiafentanil and Medetomidine…

Capturing and Collaring Bison on Catalina Island, California.

Capturing and Collaring Bison on Catalina Island, California.

ByCalvin D., M.S.

In 2014 we outfitted five Catalina Island bison cows with Global Positioning System (GPS) collars to support my thesis research through Cal State Fullerton. I coordinated a team of wildlife veterinarians to lead the capture and immobilization process with assistance from several of my Catalina Island Conservancy colleagues. I had originally planned to publish this…