• Ungulate Monitoring Methods Survey

    Ungulate Monitoring Methods Survey

    Jurisdictional Survey May 2024

  • Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is interested in gathering insights from other jurisdictions regarding their current or proposed methods for monitoring ungulates. This information will aid us in evaluating options to address our management objectives and in determining opportunities for collaboration to address shared knowledge gaps.

    This survey is intended to be completed by a representative from each jurisdiction who is familiar with the monitoring methods used across the state or province (e.g., ungulate, or big game specialist).

     The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. 

     A summary of the results will be provided to participating jurisdictions.

     Thank you for your help. 

     

      Contact Information

      If you have questions or would like further information, please contact 

      Dr. Anne Hubbs, Alberta Environment & Protected Areas, Anne.Hubbs@gov.ab.ca

  • Jurisdiction and Respondent's Information

    Ungulate Monitoring Methods Survey

  • A1. Location

  • Province / Territory
  • State

  • A2. Respondent's Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Species

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  • B1. What Ungulate Species are Monitored in Your Jurisdiction? (Select All That Apply)*

  • Current Monitoring Methods By Species

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  • The following section contains questions about the current method(s) used to monitor ungulates in your jurisdiction by agency staff, contractors, or other affiliates. We are also interested in learning the type and purpose of the information being collected for each species.

    Monitoring data may be collected for many reasons (e.g., to address conservation concerns, to meet agency requirements to provide hunting allocations etc.). When asked below "1. What is the Main Reason for Monitoring?", please consider how the data are fundamentally informing wildlife management decisions.  

    Questions will be be repeated for each ungulate species monitored in your jurisdiction, unless you specify that ALL your selections for one species apply to another species. 

    Select the "+ Add Additional Method" button if multiple methods are used for an individual species (e.g., moose- remote camera and telemetry). 

    The following table is an example of the information sought in this section. 

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  • Bison

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Bison 
    • Bison

  • Caribou

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Caribou? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Caribou 
    • Caribou

  • Elk

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Elk? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Elk 
    • Elk

  • Moose

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Moose? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Moose 
    • Moose

  • Mountain Goat

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Mountain Goat? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Mountain Goat 
    • Mountain Goat

  • Mule Deer

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Mule Deer? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Mule Deer 
    • Mule Deer

  • Pronghorn / Antelope

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Pronghorn / Antelope? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Pronghorn / Antelope 
    • Pronghorn / Antelope

  • Sheep

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Sheep? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Sheep 
    • Sheep

  • White-tailed Deer

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip White-tailed Deer? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • White-tailed Deer 
    • White-tailed Deer

  • Wild Boar

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Wild Boar? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Wild Boar 
    • Wild Boar

  • Other (Species)

    Current Monitoring Methods By Species
    • Skip Other (Species)? 
    • You indicated in a previous question for another species that your selections also apply to this species; would you like to add additional methods not covered above?
    • Other (Species) 
    • Other (Species)

  • Future Monitoring Methods

    Ungulate Monitoring Methods Survey

  • The following section contains questions about any new future monitoring method(s) your jurisdiction may be considering in the next 3 years. Do not include any methods that you are currently using unless they are being applied to a new ungulate species (e.g., new collaring program for bison). This information is useful to better understand the possible merit of each method to achieving ungulate monitoring needs and potential opportunties for cross-jurisdictional collaboration.  

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    • Future Monitoring Methods 

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    • Guiding Documents 
    • D1. Does your Jurisdiction have a Manual, Inventory Standards, or Best Practices Document(s) (or Similar) to Guide Those Doing the Monitoring?
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    • Link to Documents
    • Additional Comments 
    • Publication Option 
    • Would your agency support submitting the survey results to a scientific journal (with the option for co-authorship to participating individuals)?

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    • Questions / Comments: Contact Information  

    • Dr. Anne Hubbs, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

      Email: Anne.Hubbs@gov.ab.ca

      Phone: 403-846-6558

    • Photo Credits  

    • Mule Deer - Gord Court, Environment and Protected Areas (EPA)

      Bighorn Sheep - Mike Grue, EPA

      Pronghorn/ Antelope and White-Tailed Deer - Delaney Frame (EPA)

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