ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 



During the 1980-81 monitoring period, data were gathered by: John 

 Bevins, Stacy Klser, and Dana Schmidt of OEA Research (small mammal 

 trapping, waterfowl census, and general ground survey); Ron Stoneberg, 

 MDFWP (aerial big game census); and Larry Thompson, DNRC (project coordi- 

 nation, roadside wildlife surveys, waterfowl census, and general ground 

 surveys). George Cawlfield, Ed Madej , Chris Raver, and Larry Thompson of 

 DNRC performed the data analysis. Dr. Robert S. Hoffman kindlv verified 

 the identity of some of the small mammal specimens collected. Joanne Broum 

 typed the manuscript, and June Virag and Dan Nelson produced the graphics. 

 Don Howard of DNRC's Cartography Bureau prepared the front cover illustration. 

 The computer-generated big game density maps were prepared by Randy Holm 

 of the Montana Department of Community Affairs. This report was prepared 

 by Larry Thompson of DNRC and was funded by Burlington Northern, Inc. 

 Technical editing was done by William Phippen' of DNRC. Special thanks 

 are extended to the Mike McKeever family for help in the field. 



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