ANA ERE - The Quinault Indian Nation proposes a three-year project to improve their regulatory capacity to manage black-tailed deer populations sustainably for tribal subsistence and ceremonial use. The project will collect baseline population data through GPS collaring of does, camera grid monitoring, and aerial surveys to estimate deer numbers, survival rates, and population trends. This data will be incorporated into an Integrated Population Model to assess population status and evaluate different management scenarios. The project aims to develop updated, science-based hunting regulations that balance harvest opportunities with long-term population sustainability. This work is critical as the community relies on local deer populations for food and traditional practices. The project will serve the Quinault community by ensuring continued access to this important resource for current and future generations.
