RESEARCH
I am interested in how various conservation methods affect population dynamics of rare and endangered species along with how anthropogenic factors and biotic relationships influence population structure.
My master’s research is focused on population demographics of wood turtles in northern Wisconsin. I am exploring wood turtle nesting ecology and recruitment rates. Additionally, I am looking at how decreased nest predation rates via various nest protection methods will influence the structure of wood turtle populations in my study area.
EDUCATION
M.Sc. Forest and Wildlife Ecology | University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2020
B.S. Environmental Science | U. of Wisconsin, 2015
Bougie*, T.A., M.Z. Peery, C.N. Lapin, J.E. Woodford, and J.N. Pauli (2022). Not all management is equal: a comparison of methods to increase wood turtle population viability. Journal of Wildlife Management doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.22234
Bougie*, T.A., N.W. Byer*, C.N. Lapin, M.Z. Peery, J.E. Woodford, and J.N. Pauli (2020). Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) nest protection reduces depredation and increases success, but annual variation influences its effectiveness. Canadian Journal of Zoology 98(11): 715-724.