State Wildlife Grant - T-3

To assess the current status of golden eagle populations and evaluate the potential effects of disturbance, surveys must be conducted of nesting golden eagles in and around the Little Missouri National Grasslands (LMNG). The objectives will include using modern technology to re-evaluate information gathered from previous surveys to gain a better understanding of past golden eagle populations. The results from past surveys will be used for comparisons with information gathered on current golden eagle populations. This will serve as a base line study to detect possible trends over time and aid management efforts for raptors in particular golden eagles in the LMNG areas of North Dakota.