Nicki Frey

Publications | Book Chapters

• Frey, S., (2020). Ringtails: Furbearers of North America.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Fact Sheets

• Frey, S., (2025). Using trail cameras to detect small mammals. Utah State University Extension
• Farnsworth, C., Frey, S., (2025). What to do now that you've live-trapped an animal. Utah State University Extension
• Roadman, , Frey, S., (2018). Detection and relative distribution of ringtails in Zion National Park. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., Nelson, R., (2016). Comparison of Three Traps Used for Pocket Gopher Management. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., (2016). Cottontails and Jackrabbits. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., Ortego, M., (2016). Management of Wild Turkeys in Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., (2015). Rabies in Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., (2015). Finding Bambi - What to do with Mule Deer Fawns. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., (2015). Bats and Rabies in Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., (2015). Managing rock squirrels in Utah. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., (2015). Translating the Endangered Species Act. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., (2015). Managing Utah Prairie Dogs on private lands. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., Zanoni, S., Northern Flicker Biology and Management. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., Heaton, H., Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., Godding, H., Ringtails (Bassariscus astutus). Utah State University Extension

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

• Frey, S., (2010). National Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program Manual. *
• Frey, S., (2008). Wildlife Education Manual. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Journal Articles

Academic Journal

• Blanch, A., Conover, M.R, Frey, S., (2025). Competitive interactions among Gymnogyps californianus (California Condor) and other avian scavengers in southern Utah. Ornithology, 142, 1-8. doi: 10.1093/ornithology/ukaf024
• Frey, S., Wood, H., (2022). Stakeholder knowledge and perceptions of free-roaming equids and their management at a western U.S. Land Grant University. Human Wildlife Interactions, 16, 280-296. doi: 10.26077/e14a-b5ed
• Petersen, S.L, Nicholes, B.K, Frey, S., Heaton, K., Eggett, D.L, (2016). Response of greater sage-grouse to surface coal mining and habitat conservation in association with the mine. Human--Wildlife Interactions, 10:2, 205-16.
• Frey, S., Conover, M.R, (2010). Effects of Waterfowl Hunting on Raccoon Movements. Human Wildlife Conflicts Journal, 4, 95-102.
• Mastro, L.L, Conover, M.R, Frey, S., (2010). Factors influencing a motorist's ability to detect deer at night.. Landscape and Urban Planning, 94, 250-254..
• Palmer, B.C, Conover, M.R, Frey, S., (2010). Replication of a 1970s study on domestic sheep losses to predators on Utah's summer rangelands.. Rangeland Ecology and Management, 63, 689-695.
• Frey, S., (2007). Successful use of neck snares to live-capture red fox. Human Wildlife Conflicts Journal, 1, 21.
• Moffett, Z., Frey, S., Agriculture and livestock practices impact common raven occurrence within greater sage-grouse habitat in Utah. Western North American Naturalist

Professional Journal

• Frey, S., Wildermuth, C., (2024). Who is the bad guy here? When animals misbehave. Park Science, 38:1
• Frey, S., (2024). Western U.S. residents’ knowledge of wild free-roaming horses and their management on federal public lands.. Journal of Rangeland Ecology and Management, 92, 12-23. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.09.002
• Beers, A., Frey, S., (2022). Greater sage-grouse habitat selection varies across the marginal habitat of its lagging range margin. Ecosphere, 13, e4146. doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4146
• Dahlgren, D., Messmer, T.A, Crabb, B.A, Larsen, R.T, Black, T., Frey, S., Thacker, E., Baxter, R.J, Robinson, J.D, (2016). Seasonal movements of greater sage-grouse populations in Utah: Implications for species conservation. Wildlife Society Bulletin, 40, 288–299.
• Dinkins, J., Conover, M., Kirol, C., Beck , J., Frey, S., (2016). Effects of common raven and coyote removal and temporal variation in climate on greater sage-grouse nesting success.. Biological Conservation , 202, 202-211. doi: 10.1016/j.biocon.2016.08.011
• Hansen, E., Stewart, C.B, Frey, S., (2016). Influence of transmission line construction on winter sage-grouse habitat use in Southern Utah. Human Wildlife Interactions, 10, 169-187.
• Petersen, S., Nicholes, K., Frey, S., Heaton, K., Eggett, D., (2016). Response of greater sage-grouse to surface coal mining. Human Wildlife Interactions, 10:2, 205-216.
• Dahlgren, D., Messmer, T.A, Crabb, B., Larsen, R., Black, T., Frey, S., Thacker, E., Baxter, R., Robinson, J., (2016). Seasonal movements of greater sage-grouse populations in Utah: Implications for species conservation.. Wildlife Society Bulletin , 40, 288 - 300.
• Dinkins, J., Kirol, C., Beck, J., Frey, S., (2014). Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) hen survival: effects of raptors, anthropogenic and landscape features, and hen behavior. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 92, 319-331.
• Dinkins, J., Conover, M.R, Kirol, C.P, Beck, J.L, Frey, S., (2014). Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) select habitat based on avian predators, landscape composition, and anthropogenic features. Condor: Ornithological Applications
• Curtis, R., Frey, S., Brown, N., (2014). The Effect of Coterie Relocation on the Survival and Behavior of Utah Prairie Dogs. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 78, 1069-1077.
• Frey, S., Curtis, R., Heaton, K., (2013). The effect of vegetation treatments on Greater sage-grouse habitat use in southern Utah. Human-Wildlife Interactions, 7:2, 260-272.
• Curtis, R., Frey, S., (2013). Effects of vegetation differences in relocated Utah prairie dog release sites. Natural Science, 5:A
• Dinkins, J., Conover, M.R, Kirol, C.P, Beck, J.L, Frey, S., (2012). Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) select habitat based on avian predators, landscape composition, and anthropogenic features. Condor: Ornithological Applications
• Frey, S., Wilks, J.R, (2012). Faculty-and-Farmer Collaboration, A Case Study: Comparison of 0.5% Strychnine Treated Gopher Bait and Road Flare Fumigation Gopher Control in Alfalfa Field . Journal of Extension, October2012, doi: www.joe.org/joe/2012october/rb9.php
• Nelson, R., Frey, S., Messmer, T.A, (2012). Using IPM techniques to Improve Cooperator Effectiveness to Mitigate Damage Caused by Townsend Ground Squirrels. Journal of National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 5:Issue 1
• Palmer, B., Conover, M.R, Frey, S., (2010). Replication of a 1970s Study on Domestic Sheep Losses to Predators on Utah's Summer Rangelands. Journal of Rangeland Ecology and Management, 32, 70-72.
• Mastro, L.L, Conover, M.R, Frey, S., (2010). Factors affecting a motorist's ability to detect deer at night. Landscape and Urban Planning, 94, 250-254.

Public or Trade Journal

• Frey, S., Haas, S., (2014). The Uninvited Guest. Crossroads in Science, 2, 43-50. *

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | MultiMedia

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Technical Reports

Other Reports

• Messmer, T.A, Black, T., Frey, S., Belton, L., (2011). Utah’s Adaptive Resources Management Greater Sage-grouse Local Working Groups Accomplishment Report 2010-2011. Utah State University Extension

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Other

Bulletins

• Frey, S., Curtis, R., Heaton, K., Home range and movements of Greater sage-grouse in its southern-most distribution. Utah State University Extension
• Frey, S., Curtis, R., Heaton, K., Home range and movements of Greater sage-grouse in its southern-most distribution. Utah State University Extension

Newsletter

• Frey, S., (2014). High-school students win with wildlife education. . The Communicator *

Newspaper

• Frey, S., Ortego, M., (2015). Mourning doves, not turtle doves, for Christmas in Utah. The Spectrum *
• Frey, S., Ortego, M., (2015). The status of wild turkeys in Utah. Iron County Today *
• Frey, S., Ortego, M., (2015). Managing rock squirrels in Utah. Iron County Today *
• Frey, S., (2015). The truth about bats and rabies in the Southwest. The Spectrum *
• Frey, S., (2015). What is a vole and how can you keep it from damaging your yard?. Iron County Today *
• Frey, S., (2014). High-school students win with wildlife education. . Iron County Today *
• Frey, S., (2014). Wildlife fun in the winter. Iron County Today *

Miscellaneous Extension

Other

• Frey, S., (2008). Spring marks the arrival of the Burrowing owl in Utah. Cedar City Review *
• Frey, S., (2007). The Milford Flat Fire: A catalyst for cooperation in Utah wildfire management.. Cedar City Review *
• Frey, S., (2007). Bald Eagle Recovery, A Success Story. Cedar City Review *
• Frey, S., (2007). Endangered Species in Southern Utah. Cedar City Review *
• Frey, S., (2007). Community-based Greater sage-grouse research to begin this spring!. Red Cliffs Audubon Society *
• Frey, S., (2007). Only you can prevent deer-car collisions. Cedar City Review *
• Frey, S., (2007). Community sage-grouse research highlights unique information. Upper Sevier Watershed Association *
• Dinkins, J., Conover, M.R, Kirol, C., Beck, J., Frey, S., (2000). EFFECTS OF AVIAN PREDATORS AND ANTHROPOGENIC AND LANDSCAPE FEATURES ON GREATER SAGE-GROUSE (CENTROCERCUS UROPHASIANUS) USE OF SAGEBRUSH HABITAT . Condor

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.