2011 Annual Report of NWT Wildlife Research Permits and Western ...
2011 Annual Report of NWT Wildlife Research Permits and Western ...
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<strong>Wildlife</strong> Species <strong>Research</strong>:<br />
Birds<br />
period (August 14 – 26). For mallard <strong>and</strong> northern<br />
pintail, the percentage <strong>of</strong> young totaled 39%, <strong>and</strong> 89%<br />
respectively. Thirteen previously b<strong>and</strong>ed ducks were<br />
captured, consisting <strong>of</strong> seven mallard <strong>and</strong> six northern<br />
pintail. Detailed information can be obtained from the<br />
Mills Lake <strong>2011</strong> Preseason B<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>Report</strong> from the South<br />
Slave Environment <strong>and</strong> Natural Resources G<strong>NWT</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
LONG-TERM PLANS .<br />
AND RECOMMENDATIONS:<br />
Long-term plans include the continuation <strong>of</strong> annual<br />
pre-season b<strong>and</strong>ing at Mills Lake, <strong>NWT</strong>. Mills Lake<br />
is a unique staging area for waterfowl <strong>and</strong> logistically<br />
feasible for gathering pertinent information on waterfowl<br />
for population monitoring <strong>and</strong> management that pertains<br />
specifically to the Mackenzie River’s boreal forest region.<br />
Recommendation is for the regional communities <strong>and</strong><br />
the resource management agency’s continued support<br />
for pre-season b<strong>and</strong>ing within Mills Lake.<br />
Recovery locations <strong>of</strong> ducks<br />
b<strong>and</strong>ed at Mills Lake.<br />
Photo: US Fish <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Service<br />
Mesh trap <strong>and</strong> bait station.<br />
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