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This feature class describes areas used for subsistence harvesting of moose in 2009 by surveyed households in Red Devil, Alaska. This is a partial representation of areas used for resource harvesting in 2009.
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This data set represents the 2010 moose huntarea and herdunit boundaries for Wyoming. It was digitized at a scale of 1:100,000, using USGS 1:100,000 DRGs as a backdrop for heads up digitizing. Huntarea boundary descriptions are part of hunting regulations, which are approved and published annually by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission. When needed, the 2008 edition (First Edition) of the Wyoming Road and Recreation Atlas (Benchmark Maps) was consulted for road information.
Categories: Data; Types: Downloadable; Tags: Herdunits, Huntareas, Moose, Wyoming, biota
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The Forest Service proposes two prescribed burns at Weiner Creek (1,500 acres) and Lower Cottonwood Creek (400 acres) to restore aspen habitat in one of the most important elk calving areas for the Afton herd and important for aspen-dependent species, transition and winter range for elk, mule deer, and moose east of Alpine, transition and winter range for mule deer and elk of crucial winter range just east of Smoot, and sagebrush, aspen, meadow, and willow habitat on transition range for mule deer and elk 30 miles up the Greys River.
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Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge (YKF NWR) and Koyukuk NWR (KUK NWR), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), initiated a project with the U.S. Geological Survey Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center to acquire map products needed for moose habitat assessment. The objective of this work was to create a suite of products which included: Estimated Vegetation Heights, probability of Willow Estimates, and Vegetation Type Maps. These products are based on spectral characteristics found in bands 2 through 7 of Landsat 8 OLI scenes processed to surface reflectance, acquired in summer of 2013, and late winter of 2014. Training data was collected by fixed wing aircraft and helicopter by USFWS refuge staff,...
Scenario planning, while not a new process, is relatively new to applications in conservation and natural resource management. Not surprisingly, managers want to learn about scenario planning to help them understand whether incorporating it into their current planning processes will provide desired outcomes and is the best use of their time. This newsletter summarizes the recently attended Northeast Moose Group Meeting as well as a session on scenario planning at the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (NEAFWA) annual meeting highlighting ongoing efforts in the region. The aim in broadening our engagement is to share information, exchange ideas, and build from others’ endeavors with relevance to...
We analyzed the relation between early winter distribution and density of female moose (Alces alces L.) and habitat heterogeneity in interior Alaska. We tested for effects of vegetation type, topography, distance to rivers and towns, occurrence and timing of fire, and landscape metrics. A spatial linear model was used to analyze effects of independent variables organized at multiple scales. Because densities of moose vary widely as a result of differences in management and other factors, a spatial response surface of the log of moose density was fit to remove large-scale effects. The analysis revealed that the densest populations of moose occurred closer to towns, at moderate elevations, near rivers, and in areas...
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There have been increasing concerns regarding the decline in moose numbers along the southern range of their North American distribution. This has prompted varied research efforts to determine the factors contributing to the reduced local populations. Although heat stress from increasing temperatures could be a potential factor for declining populations in Minnesota, temperature increases have also occurred in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut where populations have been expanding in recent years. Alternatively, indirect climate effects from warmer temperatures may be playing a role, such as increased prevalence of parasites (e.g., brainworm, winter tick) to levels lethal to moose. Additionally, factors such...
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal, contagious, neuro-degenerative disease affecting multiple members of the Family Cervidae. First detected in 1967, the disease has, as of March 2021, been documented in free-ranging and/or captive cervid populations in 26 states, three Canadian provinces, the Republic of South Korea, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The data provided here contains information on the known, available, documented distribution of CWD in the United States that is current as of the publication date. The USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) tracks changes to the known distribution of CWD in the form of a map (available on the NWHC website at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/expanding-distribution-chronic-wasting-disease.
Categories: Data; Types: Citation; Tags: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, All tags...
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This feature class describes areas used for subsistence harvesting of moose in 2009 by surveyed households in Chuathbaluk, Alaska. This is a partial representation of areas used for resource harvesting in 2009.
Scenario planning is one decision support method that can help natural resource managers incorporate information about uncertain future changes in climate into management decisions. To provide a proof of concept of the value of scenario planning in helping managers prepare for climate change, we conducted a pilot scenario planning effort aimed at helping state agencies in the northeastern United States develop climate-informed moose management goals and actions. To encourage participation by wildlife managers, we provided several opportunities for them to learn about scenario planning and examples of its application in natural resource management. We shared this information via guidance documents on incorporating...
Northeastern boreal forests are an important habitat for many wildlife species, including migratory birds and moose. These animals play vital roles in the boreal forest ecosystem, are a source of pleasure for bird and wildlife watchers, and contribute to tourism revenue for many communities. However, moose and migratory birds are thought to be particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. For example, in New York’s Adirondack State Park, six species of boreal birds have shown population declines over the past ten years. Meanwhile, moose in many parts of the northeast are threatened by winter ticks that thrive in warmer climates and spread disease. Building upon earlier work related to climate impacts...
map background search result map search result map Weiner Creek and Lower Cottonwood Creek Prescription Burns Moose Huntarea Boundaries for Wyoming at 1:100,000 Recovery of low bull:cow ratios of moose in interior Alaska Moose movement patterns in the upper Koyukuk River drainage, northcentral Alaska Effects of variable fire severity on forage production and foraging behavior of moose in winter Population genetic structure of moose (Alces alces) of south-central Alaska Moose Survey: Little Salmon and Magundy rivers, late winter 2007 Moose survey: Mayo Moose Management Unit, early-winter 2011 Moose survey: M’Clintock area late-winter intensive stratification 2010 Chronic Wasting Disease distribution in the United States by state and county Alaska Moose Habitat Mapping Moose Health in a Changing Environment USGS 1:24000-scale Quadrangle for Moose, WY 1968 BLM REA YKL 2011 Subsistence Harvest Areas of Moose in Chuathbaluk, Alaska. BLM REA YKL 2011 Subsistence Harvest Areas of Moose in Red Devil, Alaska. Weiner Creek and Lower Cottonwood Creek Prescription Burns USGS 1:24000-scale Quadrangle for Moose, WY 1968 Effects of variable fire severity on forage production and foraging behavior of moose in winter Moose Survey: Little Salmon and Magundy rivers, late winter 2007 BLM REA YKL 2011 Subsistence Harvest Areas of Moose in Chuathbaluk, Alaska. Moose survey: M’Clintock area late-winter intensive stratification 2010 Moose survey: Mayo Moose Management Unit, early-winter 2011 Moose movement patterns in the upper Koyukuk River drainage, northcentral Alaska Recovery of low bull:cow ratios of moose in interior Alaska BLM REA YKL 2011 Subsistence Harvest Areas of Moose in Red Devil, Alaska. Population genetic structure of moose (Alces alces) of south-central Alaska Moose Huntarea Boundaries for Wyoming at 1:100,000 Alaska Moose Habitat Mapping Moose Health in a Changing Environment Chronic Wasting Disease distribution in the United States by state and county