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various behavioral activities; however, at oak/ 
hickory dominant sites it would be important to 
retain these species if timber harvests are planned. 
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 
Funding lor this project was provided by the Wildlife 
Diversity Program of the West Virginia Division of Natural 
Resources (WVDNR). Access to the study site was provided 
by WVDNR. We thank Wheeling Jesuit University for field 
housing. J L. Eells. M. R. Lutmcrding, L. M. McKenzie, B. L. 
Miller, and J. L. Saville provided field assistance. T. J. Boves, 
J. W. Edwards. S. P. Olcott, and S. H. Stoleson provided 
helpful reviews of earlier drafts of this manuscript. This study 
was performed under the auspices of West Virginia University 
ACUC protocol #04-0302. Use of trade names or products 
does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Government. 
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