THE IMPACT OF BLACK BEAR REMOVAL ON MOOSE CALF SURVIVAL IN EAST-CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN

Authors

  • R. R. Stewart
  • E. H. Kowal
  • R. Beaulieu
  • T. W. Rock

Abstract

Twelve black bears (Ursus americanus) were removed from a 90 km2 study area in May-June 1983 and 26 others from a different 130 km2 area in May-June 1984 to evaluate the impact on moose (Alces alces andersoni) calf survival. Moose composition surveys flown in September 1983 revealed 80 calves/100 mature (2.5 yrs +) cows within the project area compared to 40 for the control. For 1984, 87 and 39 calves/100 mature cows were estimated to be in the removal and non-removal areas respectively.

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1985-01-01

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Stewart, R. R., Kowal, E. H., R. Beaulieu, & Rock, T. W. (1985). THE IMPACT OF BLACK BEAR REMOVAL ON MOOSE CALF SURVIVAL IN EAST-CENTRAL SASKATCHEWAN. Alces, 21, 403–418. Retrieved from https://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1421

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Vol. 21 (1985): Alces Vol. 21 (1985)

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