Executive Summary Background Features of Unit Tested Setting for the Test Results Data Summary Conclusions Acknowledgements & Further Information

Acknowledgements Several individuals contributed to the successful implementation of this test. Brenda Land of the San Dimas Technology and Development Center, reviewed the proposal, researched and located the Lotek collars, financed one of the collars, and facilitated the publication of this paper. Greg Lewis, and his staff of the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station provided crucial assistance with sizing the collars for sheep; they also provided a brief pretest of the collars. John Faulkner willingly provided his herd of sheep for the test, and assisted with launching and retrieving the collars. Tina Ruffing, Sawtooth NRA Range Technician, provided the day-to-day administration and coordination for the collars. Gary Gadwa, conservation officer with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, graciously loaned his VHF tracking antenna for several weeks to assist with locating and monitoring the sheep. Leadership of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Debora Cooper and Becky Nourse, willingly provided the priority for their staff to see the test through. Adrian Gyulay and others of Lotek Wireless Inc. and Rob Daley, GIS specialist Sawtooth National Forest, provided valuable guidance with the post-processing of the data. The authors acknowledge these invaluable contributions and appreciate the assistance. Further Information

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