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Once the we had data in which to compare model runs, we ran the model and adjusted <br />survivorship values and carrying capacity so that the model was able to simulate <br />population abundance and distribution according to our mark-recapture estimates. <br />However, because we used our only data set to calibrate the model, we cannot test or <br />verify the model to actual data. <br />Survivorship values were adjusted while carrying capacity (K) was held well above <br />simulated population levels (approx. 500% higher than the mean abundance over 100 <br />years). Survivorship values, therefore, were not influenced by K Survivorship during <br />dispersal were kept high as we assumed that mortality during small scale movements <br />(within sections included in age specific mortalities) were similar to larger scale <br />movements (between sections). We did impose a higher cost of mortality for dispersal <br />for earlier life stages. Final values used in this model are summarized in the Table 3 <br />for initial population and carrying capacity, and Table 4 for survivorship values per age <br />class. Simulation results are provide in Figure 3 below. <br />18 <br />