To assess future sites for small mammal trapping, I will examine possible trapping sites within and around UMBS. At sites that I think would work for the course, I will set out live mammal traps (Sherman traps) baiting with oat seeds in the late afternoons close to dusk. Traps will be denoted with a flag and I expect to set up ~50-100 traps each evening. Early in the morning, soon after sunrise, I will collect the traps and flags and assess captures for species, sex, and other biological traits. I may examine specimens for ticks or other ectoparasites and I may also take a cut of ear tissue for future laboratory analysis. I will keep a record of all captures (including locality and date of capture). All captures will be released at their site of capture. For bat detection, I will use an echolocation recorder to detect bat echolocation calls at sites within UMBS. I also hope to analyze recorded echolocation calls to identify bat species detected. Due to my short length of my visit to UMBS, I do not intend on setting out cameras for detection of larger mammals. Instead I will work with the UMBS biologist to make future plans use of the detection cameras. Lastly, I will need access to the specimen cases in Creaser so I can make updates to my specimen list, examine specimens for damage, and start formulating and making a specimen manual for future instructors and students. I can use my cabin or other common areas to work on manuscripts and grant proposal.