Table 2.
The total area of species distribution estimates across Montana, the percentage of overlap between the species range and anthrax risk predictions, and the percentage of overlap between potential anthrax risk and the species range that is on public and private land.
| Species | Total Range Area (KM2) | % overlap with potential anthrax risk | % overlap on public land | % overlap on private land |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn Sheep | 19,783 | 11% | 56% | 44% |
| Elk | 154,279 | 28% | 27% | 73% |
| Moose | 103,946 | 10% | 25% | 75% |
| Mule Deer | 339,893 | 37% | 20% | 80% |
| Pronghorn | 208,339 | 45% | 18% | 82% |
| White Tailed Deer | 217,899 | 35% | 16% | 84% |
| Livestock Grazing Allotment | 93,714 | 41% | 35% | 65% |