#314 | Tracking the Dusky Grouse: A Journey Through Seasons and Space with Logan Clark

In this episode of The Birdshot Podcast, host Nick Larson talks with Logan Clark, a graduate researcher, about his extensive study on dusky grouse migrations and behavior. They discuss the challenges and innovations in monitoring wildlife, including the use of autonomous recording units (ARUs) and GPS tracking. Logan shares insights from his fieldwork, the modeling techniques applied for abundance estimation, and the future directions for dusky grouse research.02:08 Pheasant Fest Experience02:45 Poster Session and Networking09:02 Research and Monitoring Techniques37:40 Microphone vs. Human Detection39:26 Challenges in Grouse Detection40:07 Occupancy and Abundance Estimates42:33 Machine Learning in Bird Detection44:44 Developing Detection Models52:50 Unexpected Discoveries55:47 GPS Tracking and Grouse Movements01:03:44 Future Research Directions01:12:12 Career Aspirations and ChallengesSUPPORT | patreon.com/birdshotFollow us | @birdshot.podcastUse Promo Code | BSP20 to save 20% with onX HuntUse Promo Code | BS10 to save 10% on Trulock ChokesThe Birdshot Podcast is Presented By: onX Hunt, Final Rise and Upland Gun Company Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.