capture history for removal study

[jbaum]

I am trying to estimate N and capture p from a 'removal by marking' study we did with an assumed closed population of small mammals. I also would like to test for constant capture p. White et. al. have a great example of this that they did in in their Capture-Recapture and Removal Methods for Sampling Closed Populations (p 109). They used CAPTURE, but supposedly MARK is capable. I am having difficulties figuring out how to format my encounter history input files to MARK's liking.

Any tips to get me started would be greatly appreciated.

[brant]

I am trying to estimate N and capture p from a 'removal by marking' study we did with an assumed closed population of small mammals. I also would like to test for constant capture p. White et. al. have a great example of this that they did in in their Capture-Recapture and Removal Methods for Sampling Closed Populations (p 109). They used CAPTURE, but supposedly MARK is capable. I am having difficulties figuring out how to format my encounter history input files to MARK's liking.

Any tips to get me started would be greatly appreciated.

I think you might be able to find some help with what you are looking for here or here. Both from Cooch and White's Gentle Intro to MARK (on this server).

cheers,
b