Statistical Consulting for Data Collected at the Starkey Experimental Forest and Range

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to provide statistical analysis, written documentation of methods used and results to analysis accessing habitat use of mule deer. The contractor will be responsible for determining suitable data analysis frameworks, conducting data analysis, and providing summaries of data in written and visual formats. The project will last for 2 years and will result in a peer-reviewed publication. The contractor will be included as a coauthor on any manuscripts developed from these analyses. Some key aspects of the project include: • Developing resource selection models for mule deer on winter range at second- and third-order scales • Accounting for changing resource availability throughout the winter season • Linking resource selection to survival rates to determine how selection of resources influences the ability of deer to survive on winter range • Providing summaries of data in written and visual formats • Collaborating with ODFW staff on a monthly basis to provide feedback on analyses and identify any changes that may need to be made to meet project objectives