Ecosystem Science and Management
Publications
Peer-Refereed Journal Articles
2025
Atmeh, K., C. Bonenfant, J-M Gaillard, M. Garel, A.J.M. Hewison, P. Marchand, N. Morellet,
P. Anderwald, B. Buuveibaatar, J.L. Beck, et al. 2025. Neonatal antipredator tactics shape female movement patterns in large
herbivores. Nature Ecology & Evolution 6:142-152. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-024-02565-8
Wanner, C.P., Pratt, A. K. Reinking, G.E. Liston, and J.L. Beck. 2025. Novel environmental variables help explain winter weather effects on activity
and habitat selection of greater sage-grouse along the border of Colorado and Wyoming, USA. International Journal of Biometeorology 69:469-485. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-024-02827-x
Kelly, C.s., C. W. LeBeau, J.L. Beck, A. Solem, H. Morey, and K.T. Smith. 2025. Resource selection and survival of plains
sharp-tailed grouse at a wind energy facility. Ecosphere 16(1): e70164. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70164
2024
Beck, J. L., M. C. Milligan, K. T. Smith, P. A. Street, A. C. Pratt, C. P. Kirol, C. P. Wanner,
J. D. Hennig, J. B. Dinkins, J. D. Scasta, and P. S. Coates. 2024. Free-roaming horses
exceeding appropriate management levels affect multiple vital rates in greater sage-grouse. Journal of Wildlife Management 88:e2269. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22669
Kaur, P., S. Ciuti, F. Ossi, F. Cagnacci, N. Morellet, A. Loison, K. Atmeh, P. McLoughlin,
A. K. Reinking, J. L. Beck, A. C. Ortega, M. J. Kauffman, M. S. Boyce, A. Haigh, A. David, L. L. Griffin, K.
Conteddu, J. Faull, and M. Salter-Townshend. 2024. A protocol for assessing bias and
robustness of social network metrics using GPS based radio-telemetry data. Movement Ecology 12:55. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-024-00494-6
Buchanan, C. E., S. J. Galla, M. E. Muscarella, J. S. Forbey, A. K. Reinking, and
J. L. Beck. 2024. Relating gut microbiome composition and life history metrics for pronghorn
(Antilocapra americana) in the Red Desert, Wyoming. PLOS ONE 19(7): e0306722. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0306722
Schoenecker, K. A., S. R. B. King, J. D. Hennig, M. J. Cole, J. D. Scasta, and J. L. Beck. 2024. Effects of telemetry collars on two free-roaming feral equid species. PLOS ONE 19(5): e0303312. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303312
Smith, K. T., C. W. LeBeau, L. Hoskovec, and J. L. Beck. 2024. Trends in greater sage-grouse lek counts relative to existing wind energy development
in Wyoming. Wildlife Society Bulletin e1526.https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1526
Wanner, C. P., A. C. Pratt, and J. L. Beck. 2024. Wintering greater sage-grouse preferentially select shrub microhabitat characteristics
within the home range. Rangeland Ecology and Management 94:1–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.01.008
Smith, K. T., A. C. Pratt, J. D. Lautenbach, H. M. North, and J. L. Beck. 2024. Survival of juvenile greater sage-grouse in Wyoming. Wildlife Biology: e01199. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wlb3.01199
Carlisle, J. D., K. T. Smith, J. L. Beck, M. A. Murphy, and A. D. Chalfoun. 2024. Considering habitat preference and fitness
outcomes in the umbrella species concept. Animal Conservation 27:212–225. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12899
Donovan, V. M., J. L. Beck, C. L. Wonkka, C. P. Roberts, C. R. Allen, and D. Twidwell. 2024. Declining pronghorn
(Antilocapra americana) population productivity caused by woody encroachment and oil
and gas development. Global Ecology and Conservation 50:e02848. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e02848
Hennig, J. D., J. L. Beck, and J. D. Scasta. 2024. Feral horses and pronghorn: a test of the forage maturation
hypothesis in an arid shrubland. Animal Behaviour 210:55–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2024.01.015
Frey, N., J. L. Beck, L. Singletary, L. Snell, J. D. Scasta, and J. Hadfield. 2024. Western U.S. residents’
knowledge of wild free-roaming horses and their management on federal public lands.
Rangeland Ecology and Management 92:12–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.09.002
2023
Bandyopadhyay, K., B. Cristescu, J. L. Beck, J. L. Koprowski, and L. Marker. 2023. Status and density of threatened Kori bustard
Ardeotis kori in a woodland savanna. Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology 94:124–128. https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2023.2248395
Buchanan, C. B., S. S. Wulff, S. E. Albeke, and J. L. Beck. 2023. Elk shift resource selection temporally in PDF clickable iconresponse to natural
gas development. Rangeland Ecology and Management 90:35–44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.05.006
Smith, K.T., J. R. LeVan, A. D. Chalfoun, T. J. Christiansen, S. R. Harter, S. Oberlie,
and J. L. Beck. 2023. 
Response of greater sage-grouse to sagebrush reduction treatments in Wyoming big sagebrush.
Wildlife Monographs 212:e1075. https://doi.org/10.1002/wmon.1075
Hennig, J. D., C. J. Duchardt, S. Esmaeili, S. D. Fuhlendorf, J. L. Beck, T. I. Francisco, and J. D. Scasta. 2023. A crossroads in the rear-view mirror: the state of United States feral equid management
in 2023. BioScience 73:404–407. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biad033
Hennig, J.D., J. D. Scasta, A. C. Pratt, C. P. Wanner, and J. L. Beck. 2023. Resource selection and space use overlap between feral horses, pronghorn, and greater sage-grouse in cold arid steppe.
Journal of Wildlife Management 87:e22329. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22329
Milligan, M. C., A. N. Johnston, J. L. Beck, K. L. Taylor, E. Hall, L. Knox, T. Cufaude, C. Wallace, G. Chong, and M. J. Kauffman.
2023. Wind-energy development alters pronghorn migration at multiple scales. Ecology and Evolution 13:e9687. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.9687
Duchardt, C. J., D. J. Augustine, L. M. Porensky, J. L. Beck, J. D. Hennig, D. W. Pellatz, J. D. Scasta, L. C. Connell, and A. D. Davidson. 2023.
Disease and weather induce rapid shifts in a rangeland ecosystem mediated by a keystone
species (Cynomys ludovicianus). Ecological Applications 33:e271232. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2712
2022
Frey, S. N., J. L. Beck, J. D. Scasta, and L. Singletary. 2022. U.S. public opinion of reproductive control
options for free-roaming horses on western public lands. Human–Wildlife Interactions 16:217–232. https://doi.org/10.26077/hyz0-rt19
Jorns, T. R., J. D. Derner, D. J. Augustine, D. D. Briske, L. M. Porensky, J. D. Scasta, J. L. Beck, and S. Lake. 2022. Movement dynamics and energy expenditure of yearling steers under
contrasting grazing management in shortgrass steppe. Rangeland Ecology and Management 85:38–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.09.001
Lautenbach, J. D., J. A. Stephenson, and J. L. Beck. 2022. Predicting Columbian sharp-tailed grouse lek occurrence in Grand Teton National
Park, Wyoming. Western North American Naturalist 82:409–416. https://doi.org/10.3398/064.082.0214
Gelling, E. L., A. P. Pratt, and J. L. Beck. 2022. Linking microhabitat selection, range size, reproductive state, and behavioral
state in greater sage-grouse. Wildlife Society Bulletin 46:e1293. https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1293
Robb, B. S., J. A. Merkle, J. Sawyer, J. L. Beck, and M. J. Kauffman. 2022. Nowhere to run: pronghorn space use impacted by semi-permeability
of barriers. Journal of Wildlife Management 86:e22212. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22212
Pilliod, D. S., J. L. Beck, C. J. Duchardt, J. L. Rachlow, and K. E. Veblen. 2022. Leveraging rangeland monitoring
data for wildlife: from concept to practice. Rangelands 44:87–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2021.09.005
2021
Dinkins, J. B., L. R. Perry, J. L. Beck, and J. D. Taylor. 2021. Expanding abundance of a native predator, common raven,
within the habitat of two sensitive native prey species, greater and Gunnison sage-grouse.
Human–Wildlife Interactions 15:270–288. https://doi.org/10.26077/mv59-jy24
Milligan, M. C., A. N. Johnston, J. L. Beck, K. T. Smith, K. L. Taylor, E. Hall, L. Knox, T. Cufaude, C. Wallace, G. Chong, and
M. J. Kauffman. 2021. Variable effects of wind-energy development on seasonal habitat
selection of pronghorn. Ecosphere 12:(12):e03850. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3850
Dinkins, J. B., C. J. Duchardt, J. D. Hennig, and J. L. Beck. 2021. Changes in hunting season regulations (1870s–2019) reduce harvest pressure
on greater and Gunnison sage-grouse. PLOS ONE 16:6(10):e0253635.
Dinkins, J. B., K. J. Lawson, and J. L. Beck. 2021. Influence of environmental change, harvest exposure, and human disturbance
on population trends of greater sage-grouse. PLOS ONE 16(9):e0257198.
Esmaeili, S., B. R. Jesmer, S. E. Albeke, E. O. Aikens, S. R. B. King, K. A. Schoenecker,
B. Abrahms, B. Buuveibaatar, J. L. Beck, et al. 2021. Body size and digestive system shape resource selection by ungulates:
a cross-taxa test of the forage maturation hypothesis. Ecology Letters 24:2178–2191. https://doi.org/10.1111/ele.13848
Hennig, J. D., J. L. Beck, C. J. Gray, and J. D. Scasta. 2021. Temporal overlap among feral horses, cattle, and native
ungulates at water sources. Journal of Wildlife Management 85:1084–1090. https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.21959
Donovan, V. M., S. P. H. Dwinnell, J. L. Beck, C. P. Roberts, J. G. Clapp, G. S. Hiatt, K. L. Monteith, and D. Twidwell. 2021.
Fire-driven landscape heterogeneity shapes habitat selection of bighorn sheep. Journal of Mammalogy 102:757–771. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyab035
Hennig, J. D., J. L. Beck, C. J. Duchardt, and J. D. Scasta. 2021. Variation in sage-grouse habitat quality
metrics across a gradient of feral horse use. Journal of Arid Environments 192:104550. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2021.104550
Morrison, T. A., J. A. Merkle, J. G. C. Hopcraft, E. O. Aikens, J. L. Beck, R. B. Boone, A. B. Courtemanch, S. P. Dwinnell, W. S. Fairbank, B. Griffith, A.
D. Middleton, K. L. Monteith, B. Oates, L. Riotte-Lambert, H. Sawyer, K. T. Smith,
J. A. Stabach, K. L. Taylor, and M. K. Kauffman. 2021. Drivers of site fidelity in
ungulates. Journal of Animal Ecology 90:955–966. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2656.13425
Pratt, A. C., and J. L. Beck. 2021. Do greater sage-grouse exhibit maladaptive habitat selection? Ecosphere 12(3):e03354. doi/10.1002/ecs2.3354
2020
Duchardt, C. J., D. J. Augustine, and J. L. Beck. 2020 Anthropogenic and natural disturbance differentially affect sagebrush bird
habitat use. Journal of Wildlife Management 84:1361–1372.
Donovan, V. M., C. P. Roberts, C. L. Wonkka, J. L. Beck, J. N. Popp, C. R. Allen, and D. Twidwell. 2020. Range-wide monitoring of population
trends for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Biological Conservation 248:108639.
Hennig, J. D., J. D. Scasta, J. L. Beck, K. A. Schoenecker, and S. R. B. King. 2020. Systematic review of equids and telemetry
collars: Implications for deployment and reporting. Wildlife Research 47:361–371. doi: 10.1071/WR19229
Kirol, C. P., K. T. Smith, N. E. Graf, J. B. Dinkins, C. W. LeBeau, T. L. Maechtle,
A. L. Sutphin, and J. L. Beck. 2020. Greater sage-grouse response to the physical footprint of energy development.
Journal of Wildlife Management 84:989–1001. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.21854
Smith, K. T., K. L. Taylor, S. E. Albeke, and J. L. Beck. 2020. Pronghorn winter resource selection before and after wind energy development
in south-central Wyoming. Rangeland Ecology and Management 73:227–233. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2019.12.004
Duchardt, C. J., J. L. Beck, and D. J. Augustine. 2020. Mountain plover habitat selection and nest survival in
relation to weather variability and spatial attributes of black-tailed prairie dog
disturbance. The Condor: Ornithological Applications 122:1–15. doi: 10.1093/condor/duz059
2019
Dinkins, J. B., and J. L. Beck. 2019. Comparison of conservation policy benefits for an umbrella and related sagebrush-obligate
species. Human-Wildlife Interactions 14:447–458. doi: https://doi.org/10.26077/4ypp-vj89
LeBeau, C. W., K. T. Smith, M. J. Holloran, J. L. Beck, M. E. Kauffman, and G. D. Johnson. 2019. Greater sage-grouse habitat function relative
to 230-kV transmission lines. Journal of Wildlife Management 83:1773-1786. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.21749
Dwinnell, S. P., H. Sawyer, J. E. Randall, J. L. Beck, J. S. Forbey, G. L. Fralick, and K. L. Monteith. 2019. Where to forage when afraid:
Does perceived risk impair use of the foodscape? Ecological Applications 29:9(7):e01972. doi: 10.1002/eap.1972
Smith, K. T., J. B. Dinkins, and J. L. Beck. 2019. Approaches to delineate greater sage-grouse winter concentration areas in
Wyoming. Journal of Wildlife Management 83:1495-1507. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.21738
Smith, K. T., J. R. LeVan, and J. L. Beck. 2019. Forb and invertebrate response to treatments for greater sage-grouse in Wyoming
big sagebrush. Rangeland Ecology and Management 72:791–795. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2019.05.002
Pratt, A. C., and J. L. Beck. 2019. Greater sage-grouse response to bentonite mining. Journal of Wildlife Management 83:866-878. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.21644.
Duchardt, C. J., D. J. Augustine, and J. L. Beck. 2019. Threshold responses of grassland and sagebrush birds to patterns of disturbance
created by an ecosystem engineer. Landscape Ecology 34:895–909. doi: 10.1007/s10980-019-00813-y.
Reinking, A. K., K. T. Smith, T. W. Mong, M. J. Read, and J. L. Beck. 2019. Across scales, pronghorn select sagebrush, avoid fences, and show negative
responses to anthropogenic features in winter. Ecosphere 10(5):e02722. doi: 10.1002/ecs2.2722.
Pratt, A. C., K. T. Smith, and J. L. Beck. 2019. Prioritizing seasonal habitats for comprehensive conservation of a partially
migratory species. Global Ecology and Conservation 17:e00594. doi: 10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00594.
Smith, K. T., A. C. Pratt, J. R. LeVan, A. M. Rhea, and J. L. Beck. 2019. Reconstructing greater sage-grouse chick diets: Diet selection, body condition,
and food availability at brood-rearing sites. The Condor: Ornithological Applications 121:1–12. doi: 10.1093/condor/duy012.
2018
Duchardt, C. J., L. M. Porensky, D. J. Augustine, and J. L. Beck. 2018. Disturbance shapes avian communities on a grassland–sagebrush ecotone. Ecosphere 9(10):e02483. doi: 10.1002/ecs2.2483.
Jesmer, B. R., J. A. Merkle, J. R. Goheen, E. O. Aikens, J. L. Beck, A. B. Courtemanch, M. A. Hurley, D. E. McWhirter, H. M. Miyasaki, K. L. Monteith,
and M. J. Kauffman. 2018. Is ungulate migration culturally transmitted? Evidence of
social learning from translocated animals. Science 361:1023-1025. doi: 10.1126/science.aat0985.
Smith, K. T., J. S. Forbey, and J. L. Beck. 2018. Effects of mowing and tebuthiuron on the nutritional quality of Wyoming big
sagebrush. Rangeland Ecology and Management 71:417–423. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2018.02.006.
Smith, K. T., and J. L. Beck. 2018. Sagebrush treatments influence annual population change for greater sage-grouse.
Restoration Ecology 26:497–505. doi: 10.1111/rec.12589.
Smith, K. T., J. L. Beck, and C. P. Kirol. 2018. Reproductive state leads to intraspecific habitat partitioning
and survival differences in greater sage-grouse: Implications for conservation. Wildlife Research 45:119–131. doi: 10.1071/WR17123.
Carlisle, J. D., A. D. Chalfoun, K. T. Smith, and J. L. Beck. 2018. Non-target effects on songbirds from habitat manipulation for Greater Sage-Grouse:
Implications for the umbrella species concept. The Condor: Ornithological Applications 120:439–455.
Scasta, J. D. J. D. Hennig, and J. L. Beck. 2018. Framing contemporary U.S. wild horse and burro management processes in a dynamic
ecological, sociological, and political environment. Human-Wildlife Interactions 12:31–45.
Hennig, J. D., J. L. Beck, and J. D. Scasta. 2018. Spatial ecology observations from feral horses equipped
with global positioning system transmitters. Human-Wildlife Interactions 12:75–84.
Doherty, K. E., J. D. Hennig, J. B. Dinkins, K. A. Griffin, A. A. Cook, J. D. Maestas,
D. E. Naugle, and J. L. Beck. 2018. Understanding biological effectiveness before scaling up range-wide restoration investments
for Gunnison sage-grouse. Ecosphere 9(3):e02144. doi: 10.1002/ecs2.2144.
Reinking, A. K., K. T. Smith, K. L. Monteith, T. W. Mong, M. J. Read, and J. L. Beck. 2018. Intrinsic, environmental, and anthropogenic factors related to pronghorn summer
mortality. Journal of Wildlife Management 82:608–617. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.21414.
2017
Spence, E. S., J. L. Beck, and A. J. Gregory. 2017. Probability of lek collapse is lower inside sage-grouse
Core Areas: effectiveness of conservation policy for a landscape species. PLoS ONE 12(11): e0185885. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185885.
Dinkins, J. B., K. J. Lawson, K. T. Smith, J. L. Beck, C. P. Kirol, A. C. Pratt, M. R. Conover, and F. C. Blomquist. 2017. Quantifying
overlap and fitness consequences of migration strategy with seasonal habitat use and
a conservation policy. Ecosphere 8(11):e01991. doi: 10.1002/ecs2.1991.
Gamo, R. S., and J. L. Beck. 2017. Energy disturbance and productivity of mule deer habitat in sage-grouse Core
Areas. Rangeland Ecology and Management 70:576–583. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2017.04.005.
Pratt, A. C., K. T. Smith, and J. L. Beck. 2017. Environmental cues used by greater sage-grouse to initiate altitudinal migration.
The Auk: Ornithological Advances 134:628–643. doi: 10.1642/AUK-16-192.1.
LeBeau, C.W., G.D. Johnson, M.J. Holloran, J.L. Beck, R.M. Nielson, M.E. Kauffman, E.J. Rodemaker, and T.L. McDonald. 2017. Greater sage-grouse
habitat selection, survival, and wind energy infrastructure. Journal of Wildlife Management 81:690–711. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.21231.
Gamo, R. S., K. T. Smith, and J. L. Beck. 2017. Energy development and hunter success for mule deer and pronghorn in Wyoming.
Wildlife Society Bulletin 41:62–69. doi: 10.1002/wsb.728.
LeBeau, C. W., J. L. Beck, G. D. Johnson, R. M. Nielson, M. J. Holloran, K. G. Gerow, and T. L. McDonald. 2017.
Greater sage-grouse male lek counts relative to wind energy development. Wildlife Society Bulletin 41:17–26. doi: 10.1002/wsb.725.
Gamo, R. S., and J. L. Beck. 2017. Effectiveness of Wyoming’s Sage-grouse Core Area policy: Influences on energy development and male lek attendance. Environmental Management 59:189–203. doi: 10.1007/s00267-016-0789-9.
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2016
Clapp, J. G., and J. L. Beck. 2016. Short-term impacts of fire-mediated habitat alterations on an isolated bighorn
sheep population. Fire Ecology 12(3):80–98. doi: 10.4996/fireecology.1203080.
Pennington, V. E., D. R. Schlaepfer, J. L. Beck, J. B. Bradford, K. A. Palmquist, and W. K. Lauenroth. 2016. Sagebrush, greater sage-grouse,
and the occurrence and importance of forbs. Western North American Naturalist 76:298–312.
Smith, K. T., J. L. Beck, and A. C. Pratt. 2016. Does Wyoming’s Core Area Policy protect winter habitats
for greater sage-grouse? Environmental Management 58:585–596. doi: 10.1007/s00267-016-0745-8.
Dinkins, J. B., M. R. Conover, C. P. Kirol, J. L. Beck, and S. N. Frey. 2016. Effects of common raven and coyote removal and temporal variation
in climate on greater sage-grouse nesting success. Biological Conservation 202:50–58. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2016.08.011.
Scasta, J. D., J. L. Beck, and C. J. Angwin. 2016. Meta-analysis of diet composition and potential conflict
of wild horses with livestock and wild ungulates on western rangelands of North America.
Rangeland Ecology and Management 69:310–318. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2016.01.001.
Smith, K. T., J. L. Beck, T. W. Mong, and F. C. Blomquist. 2016. Identification of Columbian sharp-tailed
grouse lek sites in south-central Wyoming. Western North American Naturalist 76:135–141.
Dinkins J.B., K. T. Smith, J. L. Beck, C. P. Kirol, A. C. Pratt, and M. R. Conover. 2016. Microhabitat conditions in Wyoming’s
Sage-grouse Core Areas: Effects on nest site selection and success. PLoS ONE 11(3):e0150798. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150798.
Taylor, K. T., J. L. Beck, and S. V. Huzurbazar. 2016. Factors influencing winter mortality risk for pronghorn
exposed to wind energy development. Rangeland Ecology and Management 69:108–116. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2015.12.003.
2015
Clapp, J. G., and J. L. Beck. 2015. Evaluating distributional shifts in home range estimates. Ecology and Evolution 5:3869–3878. doi: 10.1002/ece3.1655.
Kirol, C. P., J. L. Beck , S. V. Huzurbazar, M. J. Holloran, and S. N. Miller. 2015. Identifying greater sage-grouse
source and sink habitats for conservation planning in an energy development landscape.
Ecological Applications 25:968–990. doi: 10.1890/13-1152.1.sm.
Rottler, C. M., C. E. Noseworthy, B. Fowers, and J. L. Beck. 2015. Effects of conversion from sagebrush to grasslands on sagebrush-associated species. Rangelands 37:1(1):1–6. doi: 10.1016/j.rala.2014.12.004.
2014
Doherty, K. E., D. E. Naugle, J. D. Tack, B. L. Walker, J. M. Graham, and J. L. Beck. 2014. Linking conservation actions to demography: Grass height explains variation in greater sage-grouse nest survival. Wildlife Biology 20:320-325. doi: https://bioone.org/journals/Wildlife-Biology/volume-20/issue-6/wlb.00004/Linking-conservation-actions-to-demography--grass-height-explains-variation/10.2981/wlb.00004.full.
Dinkins, J. B., M. R. Convoer, C. P. Kirol, J. L. Beck, and S. N. Frey. 2014. Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) select habitat based on avian predators, landscape composition, and anthropogenic features. The Condor: Ornithological Applications 116:629-642. doi: 10.1650/CONDOR-13-163.1.
Clapp, J. G., J. L. Beck, and K. G. Gerow. 2014. Post-release acclimation of translocated low-elevation, non-migratory bighorn sheep. Wildlife Society Bulletin 38:657‒663. doi: 10.1002/wsb.441.
Fedy, B. C., K. E. Doherty, C. L. Aldridge, M. O’Donnell, J. L. Beck, B. Bedrosian, M. J. Holloran, G. D. Johnson, N. W. Kaczor, C. P. Kirol, C. A. Mandich, D. Marshall, G. McKee, C. Olson, A. C. Pratt, C. C. Swanson, and B. L. Walker. 2014. Habitat prioritization across large landscapes, multiple seasons, and novel areas: An example using greater sage-grouse in Wyoming. Wildlife Monographs 190:1–39. doi: 10.1002/wmon.1014.
Buchanan, C. B., J. L. Beck, T. E. Bills, and S. N. Miller. 2014. Seasonal resource selection and distributional response by elk to development of a natural gas field. Rangeland Ecology and Management 67:369-379. doi: 10.2111/REM-D-13-00136.1.
Gregory, A. J., and J. L. Beck. 2014. Spatial heterogeneity in response of male greater sage-grouse lek attendance to energy development. PLoS ONE 9(6): e97132. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0097132.
Beck, J. L., D. T. Booth, and C. L. Kennedy. 2014. Assessing greater sage-grouse breeding habitat with aerial and ground imagery. Rangeland Ecology and Management 67(3):328-332. doi: 10.2111/REM-D-12-00141.1.
Dinkins, J. B., M. R. Conover, C. P. Kirol, J. L. Beck, and S. N. Frey. 2014. Greater sage-grouse hen survival: Effects of raptors, anthropogenic and landscape features, and hen behavior. Canadian Journal of Zoology 92:319–330. doi: 10.1139/cjz-2013-0263.
LeBeau, C. W., J. L. Beck, G. D. Johnson, and M. J. Holloran. 2014. Short-term impacts of wind energy development on greater sage-grouse fitness. Journal of Wildlife Management 78:522–530. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.679.
Boyd, C. S., J. L. Beck, and J. A. Tanaka. 2014. Livestock grazing and sage-grouse habitat: impacts and opportunities. Journal of Rangeland Applications (online journal): 1:58–77. ISSN: 2331-5512.
Hess, J. E., and J. L. Beck. 2014. Forb, insect, and soil response to burning and mowing Wyoming big sagebrush in greater sage-grouse breeding habitat Environmental Management 53:813-822. doi: 10.1007/s00267-014-0246-6.
Smith, K. T., C. P. Kirol, J. L. Beck, and F. C. Blomquist. 2014. Prioritizing winter habitat quality for greater sage-grouse in a landscape influenced by energy development. Ecosphere 5(2):15. doi: 10.1890/ES13-00238.1.
2013
Beck, J. L., K. T. Smith, J. T. Flinders, and C. L. Clyde. 2013. Seasonal habitat selection by
elk in north central Utah. Western North American Naturalist 73:442-456. doi: 10.3398/064.073.0414.
Gamo, R. S., J. D. Carlisle, J. L. Beck, J. A. C. Bernard, and M. E. Herget. 2013. Greater sage-grouse in Wyoming: An umbrella
species for sagebrush dependent wildlife. The Wildlife Professional 7:56–59.
2012
Beck, J. L., J. W. Connelly, and C. L. Wambolt. 2012. Consequences of treating Wyoming big sagebrush
to enhance wildlife habitats. Rangeland Ecology and Management 65:444–455. doi: 10.2111/REM-D-10-00123.1.
Dinkins, J. B., M. R. Conover, C. P. Kirol, and J. L. Beck. 2012. Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) select nest-sites and brood-sites away from avian predators. The Auk 129:600–610. doi: 10.1525/auk.2012.12009.
Fedy, B. C., C. L. Aldridge, K. E. Doherty, M. O'Donnell, J. L. Beck, B.Bedrosian, M. J. Holloran, G. D. Johnson, N. W. Kaczor, C. P. Kirol, C. A.Mandich,
D. Marshall, G. McKee, C. Olson, C. C. Swanson, and B. L.Walker. 2012. Interseasonal
movements of greater sage-grouse,migratory behavior, and an assessment of the core
regions concept in Wyoming. Journal of Wildlife Management 76:1062–1071. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.337.
Hess, J. E., and Beck, J. L. 2012. Burning and mowing Wyoming big sagebrush: Do treated sites meet minimum guidelines
for greater sage-grouse breeding habitats? Wildlife Society Bulletin 36:85-93. doi: 10.1002/wsb.92.
Hess, J. E., and Beck, J. L. 2012. Disturbance factors influencing greater sage-grouse lek abandonment in north-central
Wyoming. Journal of Wildlife Management 76:1625-1634. doi: 10.1002/jwmg.417.
Kirol, C. P., Beck, J. L., J. B. Dinkins, and M. R. Conover. 2012. Microhabitat selection for nesting and
brood-rearing by the greater sage-grouse in xeric big sagebrush. The Condor 114:75-89.
2011
Beck, J. L., R. D. Mealor, B. W. Hess, G. E. Moss, and S. L. Lake. 2011. Case study: Effect
of cattle and sheep grazing on stocking rate and botanical composition of subirrigated
pasture. Professional Animal Scientist 27:500–504.
Beck, J. L., R. C. Skorkowsky, and G. D. Hayward. 2011. Estimating occupancy to monitor northern
goshawk in the Central Rocky Mountains. Journal of Wildlife Management 75:513-524 doi: 10.1002/jwmg.69.
Davies, K.W., C.S. Boyd, Beck, J. L., J.D. Bates, T.J. Svejcar, and M.A. Gregg. 2011. Saving the sagebrush sea: An ecosystem
conservation plan for big sagebrush plant communities. Biological Conservation 144:2573–2584. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2011.07.016.
Doherty, K. E., Beck, J. L., and D. E. Naugle. 2011. Comparing ecological site descriptions to habitat characteristics
influencing greater sage-grouse nest site occurrence and success. Rangeland Ecology and Management 64:344-351. doi: 10.2111/REM-D-10-00120.1.
2010
Beck, J. L., D. C. Dauwalter, K. G. Gerow, G. D. Hayward. 2010. Design to monitor trend in
abundance and presence of American beaver (Castor canadensis) at the national forest scale. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 164:463-479. doi: 10.1007/s10661-009-0907-8.
2009
Beck, J. L., J. W. Connelly, and K. P. Reese. 2009. Recovery of greater sage-grouse habitat features
in Wyoming big sagebrush following prescribed fire. Restoration Ecology 17:393-403. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-100X.2008.00380.x.
2006
Beck, J. L., J. M. Peek, and E. K. Strand. 2006. Estimates of elk summer range nutritional carrying
capacity constrained by probabilities of habitat selection. Journal of Wildlife Management 70:283-294.
Beck, J. L., K. P. Reese, J. W. Connelly, and M. B. Lucia. 2006. Movements and survival of juvenile
greater sage-grouse in southeastern Idaho. Wildlife Society Bulletin 34:1070-1078.
2005
Beck, J. L., and J. M. Peek. 2005. Diet composition, forage selection, and potential for forage
competition among elk, deer, and livestock on aspen-sagebrush summer range. Rangeland Ecology and Management 58:135-147.
Beck, J. L., and J. M. Peek. 2005. Great Basin summer range forage quality: Do plant nutrients
meet elk requirements? Western North American Naturalist 65:516-527.
Beck, J. L., K. P. Reese, P. Zager, and T. E. Heekin. 2005. Simultaneous multiple clutches and
female breeding success in mountain quail. Condor 107:891-899.
erratum
Reese, K. P., Beck, J. L., P. Zager, and T. E. Heekin. 2005. Nest and brood site characteristics of mountain
quail in west-central Idaho. Northwest Science 79:254-264.
2004
Beck, J. L., and J. M. Peek. 2004. Herbage productivity and ungulate use of northeastern Nevada
mountain meadows. Journal of Range Management 57:376-383.
2003
Beck, J. L., D. L. Mitchell, and B. D Maxfield. 2003. Changes in the distribution and status
of sage-grouse in Utah. Western North American Naturalist 63:203-214.
2000
Beck, J. L., and D.L. Mitchell. 2000. Influences of livestock grazing on sage grouse habitat.
Wildlife Society Bulletin 28:993-1002.
Peer-Refereed Book Chapters
McNew, L. B., D. K. Dahlgren, and J. L. Beck. 2023. Introduction to Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Pages 1–6 in L. B. McNew, D. K. Dahlgren, and J. L. Beck, editors. Rangeland Wildlife Ecology
and Conservation. Springer Nature, London, England. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34037-6_1
Dahlgren, D. K., L. B., McNew, and J. L. Beck. 2023. The future of rangeland wildlife conservation – synopsis. Pages 1011–1023
in L. B. McNew, D. K. Dahlgren, and J. L. Beck, editors. Rangeland Wildlife Ecology
and Conservation. Springer Nature, London, England. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34037-6_30
Beck, J. L., T. J. Christiansen, K. W. Davies, J. B. Dinkins, A. P. Monroe, D. E. Naugle, and
M. A. Schroeder. 2023. Sage-grouse. Pages 295–338 in L. B. McNew, D. K. Dahlgren, and J. L. Beck, editors. Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Springer Nature, London, England. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34037-6_10
Pyke, D. A., J. C. Chambers, J. L. Beck, M. L. Brooks, and B. A. Mealor. 2016. Land uses, fire, and invasion: Exotic annual
Bromus and human dimensions. Pages 307–337 in M.J. Germino, J. C. Chambers, and C. S. Brown,
editors. Exotic Brome-Grasses in Arid and Semi-Arid Ecosystems of the Western US:
Causes, Consequences, and Management Implications, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland.
Beck, J. L., and L. H. Suring. 2009. Wildlife habitat relationships models: Description and evaluation of existing frameworks. Pages 251-285 in J. J. Millspaugh, and F. R. Thompson, III, editors. Models for Planning Wildlife Conservation in Large Landscapes. Elsevier Science, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Contact me for a copy.
Peer-Refereed Proceedings
Frey, S. N., J. D. Scasta, J. L. Beck, L. Singletary, and L. K. Snell. 2022. Public
knowledge of free-roaming horses in the United States. In Proceedings of the Vertebrate
Pest Conference, vol. 30, no. 30., article 17.
Beck, J. L., J. G. Klein, J. Wright, and K. P. Wolfley. 2011. Potential and pitfalls of prescribed
burning big sagebrush habitat to enhance nesting and early brood-rearing habitats
for greater sage-grouse. Pages 27-32 in C. L. Wambolt, S. G. Kitchen, M. R. Frisina, B. F. Sowell, R. B. Keigley, P. K. Palacios,
and J. A. Robinson, compilers. Proceedings - Shrublands: Wildlands and Wildlife Habitats, Bozeman, Montana,
June 17-19, 2008. Utah State University Natural Resources and Environmental Issues
Volume 16, article 5.
Beck, J. L. 2009. Impacts of oil and natural gas on prairie grouse: Current knowledge and research
needs. Pages 66--87 in R. I. Barnhisel, editor 2009 Joint Conference: 26th Annual Meeting of the American
Society for Mining and Reclamation and 11th Billings Land Reclamation Symposium. Billings,
Montana, USA.
Beck, J. L., J. T. Flinders, D. R. Nelson, C. L. Clyde, H. D. Smith, and P. J. Hardin. 1998. Diet selection and importance of management indicator species to elk and domestic sheep in a north-central Utah aspen ecosystem. Pages 131-137 in James C. deVos Jr., editor. Proceedings of the 1997 Deer/Elk Workshop, Rio Rico, AZ. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Phoenix.
Beck, J. L., J. T. Flinders, D. R. Nelson, and C. L. Clyde. 1996. Dietary overlap and preference of elk and domestic sheep in aspen-dominated habitats in north-central Utah. Pages 81-85 in K.E. Evans, compiler. Sharing common ground on western rangelands: Proceedings of a livestock/big game symposium. General Technical Report INT-GTR-343. USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station, Ogden, UT.
University Experiment Station and Extension Service Bulletins
Correll, L. L., R. M. Burton, J. D. Scasta, and J. L. Beck. 2017. Landowner guide to sage-grouse conservation in Wyoming: a practical guide
for land owners and managers. University of Wyoming, Cooperative Extension Service,
Laramie, Wyoming, USA. Bulletin B-1295 (May 2017). 71 pp.
Beck, J. L., C. W. LeBeau, A. M. Mason, and K. R. Simpson. 2010. Reducing impacts of energy developments
to sagebrush wildlife habitats in Wyoming. University of Wyoming, Cooperative Extension
Service, Laramie, Wyoming, USA. Bulletin B-1209 (October 2010). 12 pp.
Beck, J. L., and J. D. Reed. 2001. Tannins: Anti-quality effects on forage protein and fiber
digestion. Pages 18-22 in K. Launchbaugh, editor. Anti-quality factors in rangeland and pastureland forages.
Bulletin 73. Idaho Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station, University of Idaho,
Moscow.
Beck, J. L., J. M. Peek, J. Williams, and J. Frederick. 1999. Approaches to estimating elk carrying capacity in northeastern Nevada. Proceedings - Grazing behavior of livestock and wildlife. University of Idaho, Moscow, March 2324, 1999. Idaho Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station Bulletin Number 70, Abstracts p. 145, University of Idaho, Moscow.
Government Research Reports and Papers (Chronological Within a Year)
Kauffman, M. Lowrey, B., Beck, J., Berg, J., Bergen, S., Berger, J., Cain, J., Dewey, S., Diamond, J., Duvuvuei, O.,
Fattebert, J., Gagnon, J., Garcia, J., Greenspan, E., Hall, E., Harper, G., Harter,
S., Hersey, K., Hnilicka, P., Hurley, M., Knox, L., Lawson, A., Maichak, E., Meacham,
J., Merkle, J., Middleton, A., Olson, D., Olson, L., Reddell, C., Robb, B., Rozman,
G., Sawyer, H., Schroeder, C., Scurlock, B., Short, J., Sprague, S., Steingisser,
A., and Tatman, N. 2022. Ungulate migrations of the western United States, volume
2: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2022–5008, 160 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20225008.
Chambers, J.C.; Beck, J.L.; Bradford, J.B.; Bybee, J.; Campbell, S.; Carlson, J.; Christiansen, T.J.; Clause, K.J.; Collins, G.; Crist, M.R.; Dinkins, J.B.; Doherty, K.E.; Edwards, F.; Espinosa, S.; Griffin, K.A.; Griffin, P.; Haas, J.R.; Hanser, S.E.; Havlina, D.W.; Henke, K.F.; Hennig, J.D.; Joyce, L.A.; Kilkenny, F.M.; Kulpa, S.M.; Kurth, L.L.; Maestas, J.D.; Manning, M.; Mayer, K.E.; Mealor, B.A.; McCarthy, C.; Pellant, M.; Perea, M.A.; Prentice, K.L.; Pyke, D.A.; Wiechman, L.A.; Wuenschel, A. 2017. Science framework for conservation and restoration of the sagebrush biome: Linking the Department of the Interior’s Integrated Rangeland Fire Management Strategy to long-term strategic conservation actions. Part 1. Science basis and applications. General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-360. Fort Collins, CO: U.S Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 213 p.
Chambers, J. C., Beck, J. L., Campbell, S., Carlson, J., Christiansen, T. J., Clause, K., Dinkins, J. B., Doherty,
K. E., Griffin, K. A., Havlina, D. W., Henke, K., Hennig, J. D., Garner, L., Kurth,
L., Maestas, J. D., Manning, M., Mayer, K. E., Mealor, B. A., McCarthy, C. W., Perea,
M., Pyke, D. A. 2016. Using resilience and resistance concepts to manage threats to
sagebrush ecosystems, Gunnison sage-grouse, and greater sage-grouse in their eastern
range. General Technical Report RMRS-GTR-356. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 143 p. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.32633.26722.
Pyke, D.A., S. T. Knick, J. C. Chambers, M. Pellant, R. F. Miller, J. L. Beck, P. S. Doescher, E. W. Schupp, B. A. Roundy, M. Brunson, and J. D. McIver. 2015.
Restoration handbook for sagebrush steppe ecosystems with emphasis on greater sage-grouse
habitat—Part 2. Landscape level restoration decisions. U.S. Geological Survey Circular
1418, 21 p., doi: 10.3133/cir1418.
Pyke, D.A., J. C. Chambers, M. Pellant, S. T. Knick, R. F. Miller, J. L. Beck, P. S. Doescher, E. W. Schupp, B. A. Roundy, M. Brunson, and J. D. McIver. 2015. Restoration
handbook for sagebrush steppe ecosystems with emphasis on greater sage-grouse habitat—Part
1. Concepts for understanding and applying restoration: U.S. Geological Survey Circular
1416, 44 p., doi: 10.3133/cir1416.
Beck, J. L., and L. H. Suring. 2007. Description and evaluation of frameworks for the development
of wildlife habitat relationships models. USDA Forest Service Terrestrial Wildlife
Ecology Unit, Washington, D.C., USA. 35 pp.
Beck, J. L. 2006. Summary of oil and natural gas development impacts on prairie grouse. Unpublished
Report, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA.
Connelly, J. W., M. L. Commons-Kemner, Beck, J. L., K. P. Reese, E. O. Garton, N. A. Burkepile, and M. B. Lucia. 2006. Completion report:
Sage-grouse ecology. Idaho Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Project W-160-R-33,
Subproject 53. Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Boise, ID.
Beck, J. L., and J. M. Peek. 2001. Jarbidge cooperative elk herd carrying capacity study, 1999
annual report: Preliminary estimates of 1999 elk summer range carrying capacity. USDI
Bureau of Land Management, Idaho Technical Bulletin 01-03 (January). (BLM-ID-PT-01/009+1150).
Beck, J. L., and D. L. Mitchell. 1997. Brief guidelines for maintaining and enhancing sage grouse habitat on private lands in Utah. Utah technical notes: UT190-7-3. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Salt Lake City, UT.
Beck, J. L., J. T. Flinders, D. R. Nelson, C. L. Clyde, H. D. Smith, and P. J. Hardin. 1996. Elk and domestic sheep interactions in a north-central Utah aspen ecosystem. Research Paper INT-RP-491. USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station, Ogden, UT.
University Final Research Reports
Kirol, C.P., Beck, J.L. Identifying Habitats for Greater Sage-Grouse Population Persistence within the Atlantic
Rim, Wyoming. Completion Report. Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA.
Hess, J. E., and Beck, J. L. 2010. Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) nesting and early brood-rearing habitat response to mowing and prescribed burning
Wyoming big sagebrush and influence of disturbance factors on lek persistence in the
Bighorn Basin, Wyoming. Final Research Report. Department of Renewable Resources,
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, USA.
Beck, J. L., and J. M. Peek. 2004. Jarbidge elk herd habitat evaluation: Nevada Department of Wildlife hunt unit 072. Final research report. Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA.
Wildlife Monitoring - Design Assessments and Protocols
Beck, J. L., D. C. Dauwalter, D. M. Staley, and S. R. Hirtzel. 2008. USDA Forest Service Region 2 monitoring program for beaver (Castor canadensis): Examples from the Bighorn and Black Hills National Forests Revised May 2008. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, Denver, CO.
Beck, J. L. 2007. Assessing numbers of subsamples per sampling unit to monitor the feeding sign
index of Aberts squirrel, San Juan National Forest, Colorado. Final Completion Report
(Agreement Number USDAFS 453309). Department of Renewable Resources, University of
Wyoming, Laramie.
Beck, J. L. 2005. American marten snow track index evaluation. An assessment for the San Juan National
Forest, Durango, Colorado. Department of Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming,
Laramie.
Beck, J. L. 2005. Estimating the snow track index for American marten on the San Juan National Forest,
Colorado. Department of Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie.
Beck, J. L. 2005. Power analysis for Aberts squirrel sign frequency counts. An assessment for the San
Juan National Forest, Durango, Colorado. Department of Zoology and Physiology, University
of Wyoming, Laramie.
Beck, J. L. 2005. Snowshoe hare pellet density plots: An evaluation of sample size, subsampling, and
power to monitor trends in snowshoe rare on the Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming.
An assessment for the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Laramie, Wyoming. Department
of Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie.
Beck, J. L. 2005. Snowshoe hare pellet density plots: A proposed sampling design for the Medicine Bow
National Forest, Wyoming. Department of Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming,
Laramie.
Beck, J. L. 2005. Statistical sampling design concepts. Department of Zoology and Physiology, University
of Wyoming, Laramie.
Beck, J. L. 2005. Trend analysis and type I and II error rates. Department of Zoology and Physiology,
University of Wyoming, Laramie.
Beck, J. L., and D. M. Staley. 2005. USDA Forest Service Region 2 monitoring program for beaver
(Castor canadensis): examples from the Bighorn and Black Hills National Forests. USDA Forest Service,
Rocky Mountain Region, Denver, CO.
Popular Press
Pratt, A. C., and J. L. Beck. 2019. Migration and the greater sage-grouse. Grouse Partnership News, Fall 2019: pages 28–31.
J. L. Beck. 2015. Classroom Visit: Study evaluates sage-grouse response to sagebrush treatments. Cow Country, Summer 2015 Issue: 26 and 32.
Gilman, S. 2015. Bird vs. bird: The complicated relationship between sage grouse and their avian predators. Western Confluence Magazine Issue 4:16-19.
Pope, K. (with illustrations by E. Ostlind). 2015. Constructing sage grouse habitat: Does mowing, burning, or spraying sagebrush actually work? Western Confluence Magazine Issue 4:21-23.
Gamo, R. S., J. D. Carlisle, J. L. Beck, J. A. C. Bernard, and M. E. Herget. 2013. Greater sage-grouse in Wyoming: An umbrella species for sagebrush dependent wildlife. The Wildlife Professional 7:56–59.
Clapp, J. G., and J. L. Beck. 2013. Evaluating response of reintroduced bighorn sheep in the Seminoe Mountains to habitat change. The Rampage (Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation, Cody WY), Spring 2013 Issue:19–21.
