ABSTRACT

Geographic Description of the Region................................................................................................... 538 Subspecies of Deer across the Region ....................................................................................................539 Prominent Ecological Inuences ........................................................................................................... 540

Columbian White-tailed Deer ........................................................................................................... 540 Regional Climate and Habitat Preferences .................................................................................. 540 Interactions with Other Herbivores ...............................................................................................541 Predators .......................................................................................................................................541 Food Habits ...................................................................................................................................541