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Wildlife research permit and collection licence guidance [2020]

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This collection of documents provides guidance and answers to frequently asked questions to wildlife researchers and users of the Online Permitting and Clearance (OPaC) permit application system... More ≫

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This collection of documents provides guidance and answers to frequently asked questions to wildlife researchers and users of the Online Permitting and Clearance (OPaC) permit application system for wildlife research and for some Parks research. The documents outline the application, review and approval process for wildlife research permits and collection licences.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #009 : canid capture, handling, immobilization and release

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 009 applies to foot-hold trapping, neck snaring, helicopter net-gunning, helicopter darting.. This... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 009 applies to foot-hold trapping, neck snaring, helicopter net-gunning, helicopter darting.. This protocol was adopted on March 19, 2020.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #005 : capture, handling, immobilization and release of bears

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 005 applies to live capture of bears by way of leg snares, culvert/barrel traps, or remote darting from air or ground. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #012 : cougar (Puma concolor) capture, handling, immobilization and release

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 012 applies to pursuit with dogs, and immobilization. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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Invasive DNA collection from wildlife species

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. This addendum to class protocols #001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 012 applies to the procedures for invasive DNA... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. This addendum to class protocols #001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 007, 008, 009, 010, 012 applies to the procedures for invasive DNA collection including buccal swabs, whole blood, tissue biopsy darting and hair/feather pluck. This addendum was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #013 : ungulate survey protocol for species detection and monitoring purposes

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 013 applies to ungulate presence / not detected via observations. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013. More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 013 applies to ungulate presence / not detected via observations. This protocol was adopted on July 22, 2013.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #004 : bat capture, handling, and release

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 004 applies to mist-netting and harp trapping. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005, the... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 004 applies to mist-netting and harp trapping. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005, the addendum was adopted on July 12, 2009.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #010 : capture, translocation, and release of greater sage-grouse

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 010 applies to hand and net capture, disease screening, transport over land, hard release. This protocol... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 010 applies to hand and net capture, disease screening, transport over land, hard release. This protocol was adopted on March 22, 2011..

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #006 : call playback for owls

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 006 applies to species-specific call playbacks, with appropriate taped vocalizations. This protocol... More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 006 applies to species-specific call playbacks, with appropriate taped vocalizations. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005.

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Alberta Wildlife Animal Care Committee class protocol #007 : small mammal handling and trapping

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 007 applies to animal handling, live trapping, kill trapping. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005. More ≫

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Research on some species must be done according to specific protocols. The class protocol # 007 applies to animal handling, live trapping, kill trapping. This protocol was adopted on February 11, 2005.

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