Management goals and objectives must be revised for northeastern California's pronghorn. Recent population increases have caused depredation problems, and may be leading to higher levels of competition between pronghorn and other grazing animals. A simulation model of the population shows it will continue to increase at about 8% per year if recruitment stays at its current level. Harvest of 290 females per year can stabilize the population at about 6,000 while providing for an annual harvest of 500 males.
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