9. Observation Number . Begin with one for each day. 



10. Time . Military (e.g.; 0535, 1721) ' 



11. Species . Use common names as listed in Skaar (1975) and Burt & Grossenheider 

 (1964). If common name consists of one word, list first four letters (e.g., 

 Pronghorn Antelope - PRAN). If two words, list first two letters of each 

 word (e.g.. Mule Deer - MUDE). If three or more words, list first letter of 

 first two words, first two letters of last word (e.g., White-tailed Deer - 

 WIDE). For unusual species or ambiguous names, it is best to list full name 

 under "Remarks". 



12. Number of Animals . Make sure the sum of adult males, adult females, young, 

 and unclassified equals the total. Each distinct group of animals should be 

 given a separate observation number. 



13. Activity . List first two letters of word; for example: 



BE = Bedded SO = Soaring 



ST = Standing DR = Drinking 



FE = Feeding CO = Courtship 



WA = Walking MA = Mating 



RU = Running SB = Standing and bedded (in same group) 



FL = Flying BF = Bedded and feeding (in same group) 



SW = Swimming RK = Road kill 



PE = Perched SC = Scat 



NE = Nesting TR = Tracks 



14. Slope . Estimate degrees from horizontal. 



15. Aspect . N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW 



16. Percent of Snow . Estimate overall snow cover for area. 



17. Vegetation . Indicate two-letter wildlife habitat category code in appropriate 

 column. Dominant plant species (e.g., Stipa comata and Bouteloua gracilis = 

 STCOBOGR) may also be listed under "dominants". 



If additional dominants need be listed, list under "Remarks". 



18. Topography . Classify according to accompanying figure. 



19. Soils . This column was not used, as soil maps were not available. 



20. Remarks . Indicate such observations as associated species, food items, 

 catalogue numbers of specimens taken, etc. 



* List only for observation number one for each day, for observations listed 

 at top of data sheet, or when changing observers, vehicles, or level. 



** May be listed only at beginning and end of trip. 



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