Waits, Eric R.
Smith, Lucas M.
Patnode, Kathleen A.
Clayton, Janet L.
McGregor, Monte A.
Bergdale, Amy J.
Article History
Received: 16 May 2024
Accepted: 25 June 2025
First Online: 5 July 2025
Declarations
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: Genetic samples for Federal and State listed species were lawfully gathered in accordance with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Permit TE49738-6, the Regional Endangered Species Recovery Permit number TE-697823, and in accordance with the 1982 Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and/or collected under the authority of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
: The authors declare no competing interests.