Large Game Animal Sampling

Three game animals were sampled during the fourth quarter of 2001.  All were killed as a result of vehicular collisions.  These accidents all involved mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus).  Thyroid, liver, and muscle tissue were collected from each animal.  Each sample collected was analyzed for gamma emitting radionuclides.  Liver and/or muscle tissue of all animals had detectable concentrations of naturally occurring ⁴⁰K.  Cesium-137 and ¹³¹I were not detected in any sample.  Data for all big game samples are listed in Appendix C, Table C-10.