Declaration Dr. Thomas H. Pringle - Buffalo Field Campaign

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Dedication The work presented within the body of this thesis is dedicated to all of those who have subsisted in respectful co-existence with bison in the past, and to those who dream of a time when bison thundered across the plains, and work toward their restoration. Mostly, I would like to dedicate this thesis to the tribal elders of the North American First Nations, who guide our path to the future through teaching us about our past. One such elder who has played a major role in my life, is my adopted Mom and spiritual mentor, <strong>Dr</strong>. Henrietta Mann, who inspires me to be the best scientist and human being I can possibly be. She has taught me to be generous, respectful, strong, how to feel the earth under my feet, and stretch my hands to the sky. I would also like to dedicate this thesis to my beautiful daughters, Jasmine, Juanita, and Jade for their love and patient support. Finally I offer honor, respect and gratitude to the bison of Greater Yellowstone for their generous contributions to this study. vii
Acknowledgements This study would not have been possible without the cooperation and support of Rick Wallen, Bison Biologist, the Yellowstone National Park Bison Ecology Program staff, and Steve Cain, Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, Grand Teton National Park. I feel privileged and honored to have had guidance and support from my advisors, Fred Allendorf and Gordon Luikart. I owe them both a debt of gratitude for their patience and kind efforts in assisting me to achieve my academic goals. Committee members Rich Clow and Mark Hebblewhite deserve thanks and recognition for their support and valuable suggestions. I would like thank Paul Spruell for inspiring my interest in conservation genetics and providing expertise. Special thanks go to my research assistant, Michael O’Brien, for his hard work and dedication to this study both in the lab and the field. Ericka Gutierrez, Katie Jo Rabbit, and Christine Grossen (AKA “The <strong>Buffalo</strong> Girls”) assisted with field studies and lab work. Recognition and gratitude for sharing laboratory facilities and technical expertise go to Jason Hicks, Steve Amish, and Scott Mills. Sally Painter, John Powell, and Robb Leary of the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Fish Genetics Laboratory provided invaluable technical expertise to this study as well. I am very grateful to Brian Steele who provided assistance and expertise with statistical analyses. Funding was provided by; Boyd Evison Graduate Research Fellowship, Yellowstone National Park, Len Broberg (EVST-UM), Lila Fishman (DBS- UM), Charlie Janson, Associate Dean, DBS-UM, and Patagonia, Inc. Graduate funding was provided by Teaching Assistantships, the Sloans Program, and NSF-ECOS Program. I would also like to thank Penny Kukuk, Carol Brewer, Vanessa Ezenwa, Scott Mills, Mary Kamensky, Patrick Weasel Head, Kate Shanley, and Dave Dwyer for their support. viii
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