Ontario Boreal Wolverine Project
2003-2004 Season Capture Reports
Capture #6
are in an immobilized state
02/29/04
Trapping Success Continues
with Third Male Captured in
Ontario, Canada, Project
News Release:
The sixth wolverine capture for the Ontario Boreal Wolverine Project is a 32 lb. male judged to be approximately 3-4 years old. He was captured 18 miles from the town of Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, project headquarters.
In order to obtain study data, a captured wolverine is immobilized with a chemical agent. Processing includes recording weights, measurements, general characteristics and condition, blood samples, applying ear tags, etc. The animal is then fitted with a radio-collar and returned to the log trap for recovery before final release.
** Related publication:
Magoun, A. J., J. C. Ray, D. S. Johnson, P. Valkenburg, F. N. Dawson, and J. Bowman. 2007. Modeling Wolverine Occurrence Using Aerial Surveys of Tracks in Snow. Journal of Wildlife Management. 71(7):2221-2229.
Ontario Boreal Wolverine Project - 2005 Study Plan Summary
Ontario Wolverine Project Report - July, 2004
Ontario Wolverine Project Report Appendix - July, 2004
Capture Updates
MAY, 2003 PROGRESS REPORT
YEAR 1 STATUS REPORT
Original Project Abstract
Ontario Wolverines: A Model for Wolverine Conservation and Recovery in Eastern Canada
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