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Wildlife Management Unit 354 moose survey : 2013

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In February 2013, Alberta Fish and Wildlife surveyed the moose population in Wildlife Management Unit 354 using distance sampling methods to estimate population density. This study was designed to... More ≫

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In February 2013, Alberta Fish and Wildlife surveyed the moose population in Wildlife Management Unit 354 using distance sampling methods to estimate population density. This study was designed to estimate the population size and density of moose, the adult sex ratio, and calf ratio within WMU 354. 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.

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Wildlife Management Unit 356 aerial ungulate survey for moose : 2014

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The objectives of this survey were to assess the status of the moose population in Wildlife Management Unit 356 since the previous 2002 survey, and determine a population estimate, population... More ≫

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The objectives of this survey were to assess the status of the moose population in Wildlife Management Unit 356 since the previous 2002 survey, and determine a population estimate, population split for sex and age classes, and a density estimate. The survey was conducted using distance sampling methods. 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.

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Wildlife Management Unit 357 aerial ungulate survey : 2015

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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... More ≫

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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.

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Wildlife Management Unit 359 aerial ungulate survey : 2015

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Moose populations in Wildlife Management Unit 359 declined abruptly following a winter tick outbreak over 2006 and 2007, and numbers have been slow to recover. The objectives of this survey were... More ≫

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Moose populations in Wildlife Management Unit 359 declined abruptly following a winter tick outbreak over 2006 and 2007, and numbers have been slow to recover. The objectives of this survey were to assess the status of moose and mule deer since the previous 2008 area survey, and determine a population estimate, population ratios for sex and age classes, and a density estimate for moose and mule deer within WMU 359. 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.

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2016 Willmore mountain goat surveys

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Annual surveys for mountain goats have been conducted in the Willmore Wilderness Park and adjacent areas since 1974, to collect data on population trends, distribution and herd composition, and to... More ≫

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Annual surveys for mountain goats have been conducted in the Willmore Wilderness Park and adjacent areas since 1974, to collect data on population trends, distribution and herd composition, and to monitor the status of these mountain goat herds. The objectives of this survey were to assess the status of mountain goat populations in the three hunted complexes in Willmore Wilderness Park. An additional complex was also assessed to inform general population trends. 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.

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WMU 514 aerial ungulate survey : January 2017

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Presents the results of an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 514 on Jan. 6 and 7, 2017, using the distance sampling method. The objective of this distance survey was to... More ≫

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Presents the results of an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 514 on Jan. 6 and 7, 2017, using the distance sampling method. The objective of this distance survey was to estimate total population sizes, population densities, and sex ratios of moose and white-tailed deer in WMU 514 to inform game management decisions. 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.

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WMU 502 aerial ungulate survey : January 4 and 5, 2017

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Presents the results of an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 502 on Jan. 4 and 5, 2017, using the distance sampling method. The objective was to estimate total... More ≫

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Presents the results of an aerial ungulate survey conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 502 on Jan. 4 and 5, 2017, using the distance sampling method. The objective was to estimate total population sizes, population densities, and age and sex ratios for both moose and white-tailed deer. 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.

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Provincial pronghorn antelope survey summary 2017

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Pronghorn antelope hunting opportunities are in high demand in Alberta, making the information collected during annual surveys a critical component of pronghorn management. This report provides... More ≫

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Pronghorn antelope hunting opportunities are in high demand in Alberta, making the information collected during annual surveys a critical component of pronghorn management. This report provides detailed results of surveys conducted in 2017 and summarizes provincial pronghorn survey trends from 2007 to 2017. 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.

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Wildlife Management Unit 529 aerial moose survey : 2017

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Presents the results of an aerial survey for moose conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 529 from Jan. 24 to 26, 2017, using distance sampling techniques. The objective of the 2017 survey was to... More ≫

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Presents the results of an aerial survey for moose conducted in Wildlife Management Unit 529 from Jan. 24 to 26, 2017, using distance sampling techniques. The objective of the 2017 survey was to assess the status of the moose population by determining a population estimate for moose based on density estimates and the age-sex composition. 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.

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WMU 544 aerial ungulate survey : February 2018

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Presents the results of an aerial ungulate survey conducted in WMU 544 from Feb. 10 to 12, 2018, using the distance sampling method. The objective of this distance survey was to estimate total... More ≫

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Presents the results of an aerial ungulate survey conducted in WMU 544 from Feb. 10 to 12, 2018, using the distance sampling method. The objective of this distance survey was to estimate total population sizes, population densities, and age-sex composition ratios of moose in WMU 544 to inform game management decisions. 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.

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