So what caused fawn survival to improve this year? The Hart Mountain refuge staff continue to monitor fawn survival, health, and causes for mortality in the hopes of understanding more about the relationship between pronghorn and their environment. In May of 1999, 40 fawns were captured, their physical condition assessed, their blood was sampled, and radio transmitters were attached. Twelve fawns survived through the study period which ended in

mid-July. The causes of death for lost fawns appear very similar to results seen in 1996-98: coyotes preyed upon all but one that was taken by an eagle.

(Emphasis added) No deaths resulted from poor nutrition or disease.

Ed. Note: This extensive survey was done by our federal government, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. As we all know, no one moves slower than the federal government except Nevada Division of Wildlife. They still don't get it when it comes to predators.