Abstract
Spatial, temporal, and age-specific genetic variation is described for a mule deer ( Odocoileus hemionus ) herd from northwestern Colorado during 1983—1986. Little genetic differentiation was observed between major migratory herd subdivisions, although spatial structuring and inbreeding within subdivisions is indicated during some years. Significant differences in common allele frequencies at six of 11 variable loci and changes in apportionment of genetic variance among individuals within and among locations occurred during 4 years of study. Common allele frequencies increased with year of study. Significant differences in allele frequencies also were observed between fawns and adult females. Temporal and age-specific genetic differences probably were influenced most by changes in breeding structure.
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