[R-sig-eco] Multi-state models

[Krzysztof Sakrejda-Leavitt]

Dear colleagues,

I am am starting work on a project using multi-state models based on 
capture-mark-recapture data to create parameter estimates for matrix 
population models.  The software the group is currently using is MSurge, 
but I am interested in packages within R which would substitute for that 
function.  I am aware of pomp and msm, but i have experience with 
neither.  Any comments on functionality and robustness in real 
applications (or in testing) would be appreciated, especially coming 
from anyone who has also worked with MSurge/MARK. 

Best,

Krzysztof

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Krzysztof Sakrejda-Leavitt

Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
319 Morrill Science Center South
611 N. Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01003

work (cell): 413-325-6555
email: sakrejda at nsm.umass.edu