FORMER GRADUATE STUDENTS
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Lily Harrison, M.S. (2023)
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Harrison, L. 2023. How climate influences occupancy and behavior of pikas in Alaska. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Lily's email: [email protected] |
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Eric Van Beek, M.S. (2023)
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Van Beek, E. 2023. Spatiotemporal variation of demographic parameters and seasonal habitat fidelity by moose in Idaho. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Population Biologist, Idaho Deparment of Fish & Game Eric's email: [email protected] |
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Rachel Stein, Ph.D. (2023)
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Stein, R.M., and J.L. Rachlow. 2023. The role of acoustics in the behavior and ecology of terrestrial mammals. Mammal Review. https://doi.org/10.1111/mam.12314 Stein, R.M., B. Lecigne, J.U.H. Eitel, T.R. Johnson, C. McGowan, and J.L. Rachlow. 2022. Structure and perspective: Quantifying how vegetation and vantage point influence visibility in diverse habitats. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2022.911051 Stein, R.M. 2023. Integrating data on sensory cues into habitat ecology. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Current position: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pretoria |
Logan Weyand, non-thesis M.S. (2022)
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Lindsey Rush, M.S. (2021)
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Rush, L.M., L.K. Svancara, I.T. Smith, S.J. Knetter, J.W. Karl, and J.L. Rachlow. 2023. Intraspecific variation in habitat relationships for pygmy rabbits: implications for conservation of habitat specialists. Ecosphere. 14(7), e4625. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4625 Rush, L.M. 2021. Regional habitat variation for pygmy rabbits. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Wildlife Biologist Bureau of Land Management Lindsey's Email: [email protected] |
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Ian Smith, M.S. (2019)
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Smith, I.T., S.J. Knetter, L.K. Svancara, J.W. Karl, T.R. Johnson, and J.L. Rachlow. 2021. Overlap between sagebrush habitat specialists differs among seasons: implications for umbrella species conservation. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 78:142-154.
Smith, I.T., J.L. Rachlow, L.K. Svancara, L.A. McMahon, and S.J. Knetter. 2019. Habitat specialists as conservation umbrellas: do areas managed for greater sage-grouse also protect pygmy rabbits? Ecosphere. 10(8): e02827. Smith, I.T. 2019. Habitat specialists as conservation umbrellas: Do areas managed for Greater Sage-grouse protect pygmy rabbits? M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Wildlife Technician Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ian's Email: [email protected] |
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Tom Schrempp, M.S. (2017)
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Schrempp, T.V., J.L. Rachlow, T.R. Johnson, L.A. Shipley, R.A. Long, J.L Aycrigg, and M.A. Hurley. 2019. Variation in the nutritional landscape links forest management to population performance of moose. PLOS One. 14(7):e0219128. Schrempp, T.V. 2017. Diet selection, forage quality, and forage availability: could forage limit moose populations in northern Idaho? M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Regional Wildlife Biologist Idaho Department of Fish and Game Tom's Email: [email protected] |
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Charlotte Milling, Ph.D.
(2017) 
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Milling, C.R., J.L. Rachlow, P.J. Olsoy, M.A. Chappell, T.R. Johnson, J.S. Forbey, L.A. Shipley, and D.H. Thornton. 2018. Habitat structure modifies microclimate: an approach for mapping fine-scale thermal refuge. Methods in Ecology and Evolution. 9:1648–1657.
Milling, C.R., J.L. Rachlow, M.A. Chappell, M.J. Camp, T.R. Johnson, L.A. Shipley, D.R. Paul, and J.S. Forbey. 2018. Seasonal temperature acclimatization in a semi-fossorial mammal and the role of burrows as thermal refugia. PeerJ. 6:e4511; doi10.7717/peerj.4511 Milling, C.R., J.L. Rachlow, T.R. Johnson, J.S. Forbey, and L.A. Shipley. 2017. Seasonal patterns of behavior reveal variation in strategies for thermoregulation and predator avoidance by a small-bodied endotherm. Behavioral Ecology. 28:1236–1247. Parsons, M.A., T.C. Barkley J.L. Rachlow, J.L. Johnson-Maynard, T.R. Johnson, C.R. Milling, J.E. Hammel, and I. Leslie. 2016. Cumulative effects of an herbivorous ecosystem engineer in a heterogeneous landscape. Ecosphere. 7(3):e01334. doi:10.1002/ecs2.1334 Milling, C.R. 2017. The role of physiology, behavior, and habitat in seasonal thermoregulation by pygmy rabbits. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Current position: Assistant Professor, Biology Department, Eastern Washington University Charlotte's Email: [email protected] |
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Laura McMahon, M.S.
(2017) 
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McMahon, L.A., J.L. Rachlow, L.A. Shipley, J.S. Forbey, and T.R. Johnson. 2017. Habitat selection differs across hierarchical behaviors: selection of patches and intensity of patch use. Ecosphere. 8(11):e01993. doi:10.1002/ecs2.1993
McMahon, L.A., J.L. Rachlow, J.S. Forbey, L.A. Shipley, T.R. Johnson, and P.J. Olsoy. 2017. Evaluation of micro-GPS receivers for tracking small-bodied mammals. PLoS One. 12(3):e0173185. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0173185 Smith, I.T., J.L. Rachlow, L.K. Svancara, L.A. McMahon, and S.J. Knetter. 2019. Habitat specialists as conservation umbrellas: do areas managed for greater sage-grouse also protect pygmy rabbits? Ecosphere. 10(8): e02827. McMahon, L.A. 2017. It’s a small world: evaluating micro-GPS technologies and factors influencing habitat use by pygmy rabbits in Idaho. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Wildlife Biologist, USFWS California Condor Recovery Program Laura's Email: [email protected] |
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Stephanie DeMay, Ph.D.
(2015) 
Current position:
Washington Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Stephanie's Email: |
DeMay, S.M., P.A. Becker, J. L. Rachlow, and L.P. Waits. 2017. Genetic monitoring of an endangered species recovery: demographic and genetic trends for reintroduced pygmy rabbits. Journal of Mammalogy. 98:350-364. (editor's choice)
DeMay, S.M., P.A. Becker, L.P. Waits, T.R. Johnson, and J.L. Rachlow. 2016. Consequences for conservation: population density and genetic effects on reproduction of an endangered lagomorph. Ecological Applications. 26:784-795. DeMay, S.M., J.L. Rachlow, L.P. Waits, and P.A. Becker. 2015. Comparing telemetry and fecal DNA sampling methods to quantify survival and dispersal of juvenile pygmy rabbits. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 39:413-421. (cover photo) DeMay, S.M., P.A. Becker, C.A. Eidson, J.L. Rachlow, T.R. Johnson, and L.P. Waits. 2013. Evaluating noninvasive genetic monitoring for endangered pygmy rabbit recovery efforts. Molecular Ecology Resources. 13:654-662. DeMay, S.M. 2015. Genetic monitoring of the endangered Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit recovery. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. |
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Joe Holbrook, Ph.D.
(2015) 
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Holbrook, J.D, R.S. Arkle, D.S. Pilliod, J.L. Rachlow, K.T. Vierling, and M.M. Wiest. 2016. Transition of vegetation states positively affects harvester ants in the Great Basin, United States. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69:449-456.
Bentley Brymer, A.L., J.D. Holbrook, R.J. Niemeyer, A.A. Suazo, J.D. Wulfhorst, K.T. Vierling, B.A. Newingham, T.E. Link, and J.L. Rachlow. 2016. A social-ecological impact assessment for public land management: application of a conceptual and methodological framework. Ecology and Society. 21:9. Holbrook, J.D, R.S. Arkle, K.T. Vierling, J.L. Rachlow, D.S. Pilliod, and M.M. Wiest. 2016. Effects of biotic and abiotic factors on occupancy and abundance of predator and prey: implications of the fire-cheatgrass cycle in sagebrush ecosystems. Ecosphere. 7(6):e01307. Holbrook, J.D., R.S. Arkle, J.L. Rachlow, K.T. Vierling, and D.S. Pilliod. 2015. Sampling animal sign in heterogeneous environments: how much is enough? Journal of Arid Lands. 119:51-55. Holbrook, J.D. 2015. Social-ecological research in the sagebrush ecosystem: Evaluating the landscape ecology of burrowing animals and implementing a social-ecological impact assessment. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Current position: Assistant Professor, Haub School of Environment & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming Joe's Email: [email protected]Joe's Website: https://sites.google.com/site/josephdholbrook03/ |
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Shaun Grassel, Ph.D.
(2015) 
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Grassel, S.M. and J.L. Rachlow. 2018. When generalists behave as specialists: local specialization by American badgers. Canadian Journal of Zoology. 96:592–599.
Grassel, S.M., J.L. Rachlow, and C.J. Williams. 2016. Reproduction by black-tailed prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets: effects of weather and food availability. Western North American Naturalist. 76 (4):article2. Grassel, S.M., J.L. Rachlow, and C.J. Williams. 2015. Spatial interactions between sympatric carnivores: asymmetric avoidance of an intraguild predator. Ecology and Evolution. 5:2762-2773. Grassel, S.M. 2015. Ecological relationships of black-footed ferrets, American badgers, and black-tailed prairie dogs in South Dakota. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Current position: Wildlife Biologist Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Department of Wildlife, Fish and Recreation Lower Brule, SD Shaun's Email: smgrassel@gmail.com |
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Joel Sauder, Ph.D.
(2014) 
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Sauder, J. and J.L. Rachlow. 2015. Fine-scale forest heterogeneity influences habitat selection by fishers (Pekania pennanti) within home ranges. Forest Ecology and Management. 347:49-56.
Sauder, J. and J.L. Rachlow. 2014. Both forest composition and configuration influence landscape-scale habitat selection by fishers (Pekania pennanti) in the Rocky Mountains of Idaho. Forest Ecology and Management. 314:75-84. Sauder, J.D., J.L. Rachlow, and M.M. Weist. 2012. Influence of topography and canopy cover on Argos satellite telemetry performance. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 36:813-819. Sauder, J.D. 2014. Landscape ecology of fishers (Pekania pennanti) in north-central Idaho. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Current position: Regional Nongame Biologist Idaho Department of Fish and Game Joel's Email: [email protected] |
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Mat Sorum, M.S.
(2013) 
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Sorum, M. 2013. Behavior-specific resource selection by Kodiak brown bears. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Wildlife Biologist National Park Service Fairbanks, AK Mat's Email: [email protected] |
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Adam Wells, Ph.D.
(2012) 
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Wells, A.G., C.C. Blair, E.O. Garton, C.G. Rice, J.S. Horne, J.L. Rachlow, and D.O. Wallin. 2014. The Brownian Bridge synoptic model of habitat selection and space use for animals using GPS telemetry data. Ecological Modelling. 273:242-250.
Wells, A.G., J. L. Rachlow, E.O. Garton, and C.G. Rice. 2012. Mapping the vegetation communities of the subalpine and alpine ecosystems of the North Cascades for conservation and management. Applied Vegetation Science. 15:560-570. Wells, A.G. 2012. Fine-scale habitat selection and movement models for mountain goats in the Washington Cascades. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Current position: Ecologist, Southwest Biological Science Center US Geological Survey Adam's Email: [email protected] |
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Meghan Camp, M.S.
(2012) 
Current position:
Director, Wildlife Habitat & Nutrition Lab Washington State University |
Camp, M.J., J.L. Rachlow, L.A. Shipley, T.R. Johnson, and K.D. Bockting. 2014. Habitat specialists in multiple use landscapes: grazing and pygmy rabbits. The Rangeland Journal. 36:151-159. Camp, M.J., J.L. Rachlow, B.A. Woods, T.R. Johnson, and L.A. Shipley. 2013. Examining functional components of cover: the relationship between concealment and visibility in shrub-steppe habitat. Ecosphere. 4:19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/ES12-00114.1 Camp, M.J., J.L. Rachlow, B.A. Woods, T.R. Johnson, and L.A. Shipley. 2012. When to run and when to hide: the influence of cover and distance to refugia on perceptions of predation risk. Ethology. 118:1010-1017. Camp, M.J. 2012. Habitat relationships, predation risk, and the influence of cattle grazing on habitat pygmy rabbits. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Meghan's Email: [email protected] |
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Bonnie Woods, M.S.
(2012) 
Current position:
District Wildlife Biologist, USFS White Mountain National Forest Campton, NH Bonnie's Email: [email protected] |
Woods, B.A., J.L. Rachlow, C. Bunting, T.R. Johnson, and K.D. Bockting. 2013. Managing high-elevation sagebrush steppe: do conifer encroachment and prescribed fire affect habitat for pygmy rabbits? Journal of Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66:462-471. Camp, M.J., J.L. Rachlow, B.A. Woods, T.R. Johnson, and L.A. Shipley. 2013. Examining functional components of cover: the relationship between concealment and visibility in shrub-steppe habitat. Ecosphere. 4:19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/ES12-00114.1 Camp, M.J., J.L. Rachlow, B.A. Woods, T.R. Johnson, and L.A. Shipley. 2012. When to run and when to hide: the influence of cover and distance to refugia on perceptions of predation risk. Ethology. 118:1010-1017. Woods, B.A. 2012. The pygmy rabbit: predation risk, habitat structure, and fire dynamics in sagebrush steppe. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. |
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Amanda Price DeMusz, M.S.
(2009) 
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Price, A.J. and J.L. Rachlow. 2011. Development of an index of abundance for pygmy rabbits. Journal of Wildlife Management. 75:929-937 Price, A.J, W.A. Estes-Zumpf, and J.L. Rachlow. 2010. Survival of juvenile pygmy rabbits. Journal of Wildlife Management. 74:43-47. Price, A.J. 2009. Survival and burrowing ecology of pygmy rabbits: implications for sagebrush habitat and estimation of abundance. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Regional Wildlife Biologist Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Ashland, ME Amanda's Email: [email protected] |
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Wendy Estes-Zumpf, Ph.D.
(2008) 
Current position:
Herpetological Coordinator Wyoming Game & Fish Department Laramie, WY |
Estes-Zumpf, W.A., J.L. Rachlow, L.P. Waits, and K.I. Warheit. 2010. Dispersal, gene flow, and population genetic structure in the pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis). Journal of Mammalogy. 91:208-219. Estes-Zumpf, W.A. and J.L. Rachlow. 2009. Natal dispersal by the pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idaoensis). Journal of Mammalogy. 90:363-372. Estes-Zumpf, W.A., J.L. Rachlow, and L.P. Waits. 2008. Ten polymorphic microsatellite markers for the pygmy rabbit (Brachylagus idahoensis). Molecular Ecology Resources. 8:360-362. Estes-Zumpf, W.A. and J.L. Rachlow. 2007. Radio transmitters for juvenile lagomorphs: an evaluation for the fossorial pygmy rabbit. Western North American Naturalist. 67:133-136. Estes-Zumpf, W.A. 2008. Dispersal and gene flow among pygmy rabbit populations in Idaho and Montana. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Wendy's Email: [email protected] |
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Dana Sanchez, Ph.D.
(2007) 
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Sanchez, D.M., J.L. Rachlow, A.P. Robinson, T.R. Johnson. 2009. Survey indicators for pygmy rabbits: temporal trends of burrow systems and pellets. Western North American Naturalist. 69:426-436.
Sanchez, D.M. and J.L. Rachlow. 2008. Spatio-temporal factors shaping diurnal space use by pygmy rabbits. Journal of Wildlife Management. 72:1304-1310. Sanchez, D.M. 2007. Pieces of the pygmy rabbit puzzle: space use, survival, and survey indicators. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Idaho. Current position: Associate Professor Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Oregon State University Dana's Email: [email protected] |
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Jesse Lewis, M.S.
(2007) 
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Lewis, J.S. and J.L. Rachlow. 2011. Activity patterns of black bears related to sex, season, and daily movement rates. Western North American Naturalist. 71:388-395.
Lewis, J.S., J.L. Rachlow, J.S. Horne, E.O. Garton, W.L. Wakkinen, J.A. Hayden, and P. Zager. 2011. Identifying habitat characteristics to predict highway crossing areas for black bears within a human-modified landscape. Landscape and Urban Planning. 101:99-107 Lewis, J.S, J.L. Rachlow, E.O. Garton, L.A. Vierling. 2007. Effects of habitat on GPS collar performance: addressing location error. Journal of Applied Ecology. 44:663-671. Lewis, J.S. 2007. Effects of human influences on black bear habitat selection and movement patterns. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Assistant Professor College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Arizona State University Jesse's Email: [email protected] |
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Ryan Long, M.S.
(2007) 
Current position:
Associate Professor Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Sciences University of Idaho Ryan's Email: [email protected] |
Long, R.A., J.L. Rachlow, and J.G. Kie. 2009. Sex-specific responses by elk to fuels reduction in a Western coniferous forest. Journal of Mammalogy. 90:423-432. Long, R.A., J.D. Muir, J.L. Rachlow, and J.G Kie. 2009. Evaluation of wildlife-habitat relationships: a comparison of two model-building approaches. Journal of Wildlife Management. 73:294-302. Long, R.A., J.L. Rachlow, and J.G. Kie. 2008. Response of elk and deer to experimental habitat manipulation: effects of season and scale. Journal of Wildlife Management. 72:1133-1142. Long, R.A., J.L. Rachlow, J.G. Kie, and M. Vavra. 2008. Fuels reduction in a Western coniferous forest: effects on quantity and quality of forage for elk. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 61:302-313. Long, R.A. 2007. Fuels reduction in a western coniferous forest: effects on two sympatric ungulates and their habitats. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Ryan's Website: http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/faculty/long |
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Jon Muir, M.S.
(2006) 
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Long, R.A., J.D. Muir, J.L. Rachlow, and J.G Kie. 2009. Evaluation of wildlife-habitat relationships: a comparison of two model-building approaches. Journal of Wildlife Management. 73:294-302. Muir, J.D. 2006. Habitat selection and reproduction by Shiras moose (Alces alces shirasi) in anthropogenic landscapes in Idaho. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: District Wildlife Biologist Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Jon's Email: [email protected] |
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Regan Berkley, M.S.
(2005) 
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Berkley, R. 2005. Ecological investigations into a declining population: California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana) in Owyhee County, Idaho. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Regional Wildlife Manager Idaho Department of Fish and Game Regan's Email: [email protected] |
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Jason Hicks, M.S.
(2004) 
Current position:
Ph.D. Student Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs University of Minnesota Jason's Email: [email protected] |
Hicks, J.F., J.L. Rachlow, O.G. Rhodes, Jr., C.L. Williams, and L.P. Waits. 2007. Reintroduction and genetic structure: Rocky Mountain elk in Yellowstone and the Western States. Journal of Mammalogy. 88:129-138. Hicks, J.F. and J.L. Rachlow. 2006. Is there a genetic basis for antler and pedicle malformations in reintroduced elk in northern Arizona? Southwestern Naturalist. 51:276-282. Garner, A., J.L. Rachlow, and Hicks, J.F. 2005. Patterns of genetic diversity and its loss in mammalian populations. Conservation Biology. 1 Hicks, J.F. 2004. Patterns of genetic variability among source and reintroduced populations of elk (Cervus elaphus) in the Western States and a genetic assessment of antler abnormalities. M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. |
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Alisse Garner, M.S.
(2004) 
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Garner, A., J.L. Rachlow, and L.P. Waits. 2005. Genetic diversity, population divergence, and conservation of Idaho ground squirrels in fragmented habitats. Conservation Genetics. 6:759-774.
Garner, A., J.L. Rachlow, and Hicks, J.F. 2005. Patterns of genetic diversity and its loss in mammalian populations. Conservation Biology. 19:1215-1221. Garner, A. 2004. Genetic diversity and divergence in fragmented populations of the Idaho ground squirrel (Spermophilus brunneus brunneus and S. b. endemicus). M.S. Thesis, University of Idaho. Current position: Author, independent scientist, and PhD student (University of Idaho) Alisse's Email: [email protected] |
