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Abstract

The average fitness of a population is often assessed at patch and landscape scales. While this information is useful, the underlying mechanisms including subacute effects and physiological processes influencing fitness are not known. Subacute effects such as behavioral-mediated fear responses can at times be stronger than lethal effects on a population. Therefore, it is important to estimate subacute effects for effective management. I verified a method for quantifying Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) stress through fecal samples, and then estimated the effect of Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus) hunting on bobwhite stress and behavior. I determined that bobwhite responded to rabbit hunting pressure by decreasing their overall movement and increasing their proximity escape cover and hardwoods. Investigating subacute effects on bobwhite populations will allow greater understanding of their population dynamics in order to continue to improve management efforts for the species.

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