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Biological observations of wolves from the [1974-1978] Wolf Control Program

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The purpose of this report is to present a broad range of biological observations in simplified form for reference and comparison to data from other years.

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Lakeland faunal assessment report 1977

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Presents an overview of the faunal resources of the Lakeland region, covering an area from Wolf Lake to Beaver Lake and from Beaver River to Touchwood Lake, as assessed during the summer of 1977.

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An overview vegetation survey of Kananaskis Provincial Park

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Presents an overview vegetation survey of Kananaskis Provincial Park.

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Design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence for apiaries

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The design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence is described. Materials included PVC posts, wire rope, concrete rebar stakes, 12-volt fencers and other incidentals. The experimental... More ≫

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The design and effectiveness of a portable electric fence is described. Materials included PVC posts, wire rope, concrete rebar stakes, 12-volt fencers and other incidentals. The experimental models were light-weight and portable, effective, and eliminated the use of insulators. None of the 14 fences were penetrated by bears. Recommendations are made for more extensive use of 12-volt systems, research into the effect of rainfall on insulation and research into use of herbicides at beeyards.

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Black bear damages to beeyards in the peace river area of Alberta : 1972-76

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Black bears (Ursus americanus) continue to damage beehives in the Peace River area of Alberta. The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division initiated intensive bear control and studies of beeyard... More ≫

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Black bears (Ursus americanus) continue to damage beehives in the Peace River area of Alberta. The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division initiated intensive bear control and studies of beeyard damages in 1972 and studies of bear biology, electric fence effectiveness, translocations and electro-shock conditioning since then. These programs have been sumtiarized in earlier reports (Quaedvlieg, et. al. 1973, Gunson 1974, Denison and MacGougan 1975, Pecharsky 1975, Gunson 1975, Allen 1976, Dorrance and Gunson 1976, Gunson and Pipella 1977, Gunson and Cole 1977). This report summarizes data on damages and bear captures from 1972 to 1976, inclusive.

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Biological observations of black bears captured following beeyard and other depredations

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The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division has captured black bears (Ursus amerIcanus) at damaged beeyards and other depedatlon or nuisance localities In the Peace River area (Figure 1) from 1972 to... More ≫

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The Alberta Fish and Wildlife Division has captured black bears (Ursus amerIcanus) at damaged beeyards and other depedatlon or nuisance localities In the Peace River area (Figure 1) from 1972 to 1976. Most of these bears have been shot following capture. Results of studies of beeyard damages, electric fence and taste-aversion prevention methods, translocatIons, and electro-shock conditioning have been reported elsewhere (2, A, 5, 3, 1; re spectively). This report summarizes biological observations of captured bears. Techniques of biological examination have been presented In earlier reports.

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Movements of translocated and other black bears following beehive depredations

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This report summarizes preliminary radio-telemetric monitoring of black bears following damages to beehives. Nine bears were translocated distances of 18 to 122 km. Four radio-collared bears were... More ≫

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This report summarizes preliminary radio-telemetric monitoring of black bears following damages to beehives. Nine bears were translocated distances of 18 to 122 km. Four radio-collared bears were released at the site of capture Four translocated bears returned distances of 22.9, 23.3, 37.4 and 38.6 km to the area of capture. Three bearstranslocated distances of 48.3, 69.5 and 101 km, did not return. Movements of two control bears were extensive; greatest distances between locations were 24 and 35 km. Data are compared to that from other studies of translocated bears and implications to the management of the bear-beehive conflict are discussed.

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Biological survey of Gull Lake, 1969

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A report about the fishing at Gull Lake.

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An evaluation of the effectiveness of the fish ladder in passing fish over the Carseland Weir

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The objectives of this study were to assess the effectiveness of a fish ladder incorporated into the weir built across the Bow River at Carseland, which was completed in 1973, and to suggest... More ≫

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The objectives of this study were to assess the effectiveness of a fish ladder incorporated into the weir built across the Bow River at Carseland, which was completed in 1973, and to suggest design alterations which would enable the ladder to function as originally intended.

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Evaluation of black bear damage to apiaries in the Peace River area : 1973

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Serious damage to apiaries by black bears continued during 1973. A damage survey and bear control program v^as established to provide comprehensive data on the extent and distribution of damage... More ≫

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Serious damage to apiaries by black bears continued during 1973. A damage survey and bear control program v^as established to provide comprehensive data on the extent and distribution of damage and to remove individual problem bears. Three hundred and thirty-seven damage complaints were investigated. Estimates of loss are 150,000 dollars for the. May to August summer period and about 200,000 dollars for the entire season. Loss per bear attack during the summer months was 289 dollars. One hundred and eighty-two bears were removed by leg-snaring, culvert-trapping and shooting. In addition approximately 200 bears were removed by beekeepers. Only two of 20 experimental electric fences were penetrated by bears throughout the summer.

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