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Name: 1974-ongoing - Caribou - Population Assessment - Central Selkirks - Kootenay Region 
ID: 5888
Coordinator: Aaron Reid; Leo DeGroot 
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Region: Kootenay 
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SurveysHelp (11 records)
Survey Name Survey Intensity Inventory Method Target Taxa
(Species Code / Scientific Name / English Name)  * = Primary Focus
2020 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment - Central Selkirks     Absolute Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
2014-2017 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment - Central Selkirks     Absolute Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
2018-2019 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment-MRR - Central Selkirks     Absolute Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
1994-1995 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment - Central Selkirks     Absolute Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
1996-2002 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment-MRR - Central Selkirks     Absolute Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
2004-2012 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment - Central Selkirks     Absolute Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
2021 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment - MRR - Central Selkirks     Absolute Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
2008 - Caribou - Aerial Winter Reconnaissance - Central Selkirks (TFL 23)     Presence/Not detected (possible)     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
2007-2008 - Caribou - Ground Winter Reconnaissance - Central Selkirks (TFL 23)     Relative Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
1974-1977 - Caribou - Aerial Rut Composition - Central Selkirks (Poplar Creek)     Relative Abundance     M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
2023 - Caribou - Aerial Late Winter Population Count & Recruitment-MRR - Central Selkirks         M-RATA / Rangifer tarandus / Caribou* 
DocumentsHelp (9 records) Display All
Report Publish Year Description Filename
2004 Population Census for the Central Selkirk Mountain Caribou  2004  Census report (Hamilton, 2004): An aerial census survey of the Central Selkirks subpopulation was conducted in late March 2004. The area was surveyed two days following fresh snowfall. Flight paths were similar to those used in previous years. A total of 70 caribou were observed during the census, 13 of which were calves. An additional 16 caribou were estimated from tracks (note: some data listed in the report has been updated - refer to SPI data for specific results).  wsi_5888_rpt_2004.pdf (168 KB)
2005 Population Census of Mountain Caribou in the Central Selkirk Mountains of South eastern BC  2005  Census report (Hamilton & Wilson, 2005): An aerial census survey of the Central Selkirks subpopulation was conducted in April 2005. Flight paths were similar to those used in previous years. A total of 59 adult caribou and 16 calves were observed during the 2-day helicopter census. In addition, 19 caribou were estimated from tracks (note: some data listed in the report has been updated - refer to SPI data for specific results).  wsi_5888_rpt_2005.pdf (397 KB)
2006 Population Census of Mountain Caribou in the Central Selkirk Mountains of Southeastern BC  2006  Census report (Hamilton, 2006): An aerial census survey of the Central Selkirks subpopulation was conducted in April 2006. Flight paths were similar to those used in previous years. A total of 74 caribou were observed and an additional 9 were estimated from tracks (note: some data listed in the report has been updated - refer to SPI data for specific results).  wsi_5888_rpt_2006.pdf (609 KB)
2007 Population Census of Mountain Caribou in the Central Selkirk Mountains of Southeastern BC  2007  Census report (Hamilton & Wilson, 2007): An aerial census survey of the Central Selkirks subpopulation was conducted in April 2007. Skies were clear with good visibility for all census days. Flight paths were similar to those used in previous years. A total of 68 caribou were observed and an additional 20 were estimated from tracks (note: some data listed in the report has been updated - refer to SPI data for specific results).  wsi_5888_rpt_2007.pdf (588 KB)
2008 Population Census of Mountain Caribou in the Central Selkirk Mountains  2008  Census report (Hamilton, 2008): An aerial census survey of the Central Selkirks subpopulation was conducted on March 5 & 6 2008, two days following snowfall. The fresh snow and clear skies allowed for excellent visibility. Flight paths were similar to those used in previous years. The total estimate was 102 caribou: 83 adults, 13 calves, and 6 sets of fresh tracks where the animals could not be located in the dense forest (note: some data listed in the report has been updated - refer to SPI data for specific results).  wsi_5888_rpt_2008.pdf (534 KB)
2010 Mountain Caribou Census - Central Selkirk  2010  Census report (DeGroot, 2010): A complete aerial census survey of the Central Selkirks subpopulation was conducted in March 2010. 65 adult caribou and 12 calves were spotted in the Naksup blocks for a total of 77 caribou. In addition there were three occasions where tracks were spotted but caribou could not be found. These tracks should account for 5-8 caribou. Seven caribou were spotted in the Duncan block, none of which were calves. Confidence is high for the Nakusp block, but lower for the Duncan block. A heli-ski guide reported caribou tracks in two separate locations in the Duncan area one month prior; however, only one group was located during the survey.  wsi_5888_rpt_2010.pdf (2.1 MB)
2012 Mountain Caribou Census Central Selkirk Mountains  2012  Census report (DeGroot, 2012): A complete aerial census survey of the Central Selkirks subpopulation was conducted in March 2012. 76 adult caribou and 9 calves were spotted in the Naksup blocks for a total of 85 caribou. In addition there was one occasion where tracks were spotted but caribou could not be found. These tracks should account for 1-2 caribou. Two caribou were spotted in the Duncan block, none of which were calves.  wsi_5888_rpt_2012.pdf (766 KB)
Field Data Publish Year Description Filename
    Point data for the 2004-2012 survey formatted for entry into SPI  wsi_5888_dct_2004-2012.xlsmSecure
GIS Spatial File Publish Year Description Filename
    Spatial lines of the 2010-2012 Flightlines.  wsi_5888_spl_2010-2012Flightlines.zip (412 KB)
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