The objectives of this survey were to assess the status of moose, white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk populations since the last survey in 2009, to determine a population estimate, population...
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The objectives of this survey were to assess the status of moose, white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk populations since the last survey in 2009, to determine a population estimate, population ratio for sex and age classes, and to determine a density estimate for moose and deer within Wildlife Management Unit 357. Aerial surveys are the primary method used to assess the population size, distribution, population trends and herd composition of ungulates in Alberta. This information supports the effective management and conservation of ungulates, and is used to set hunting licence allocations, identify areas with agricultural depredation problems, and determine priority areas for recovery actions.