Summary

Description

The Kenai NWR MooseHabitat Management Plan was developed to guide future FWS management of moosehabitat on Kenai NWR. The present status and trend of Kenai NWR moose populations are evaluated, and factors affecting moose population dynamics are examined. Based on these analyses, FWS proposes to work with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in the following actions to maintain viable and healthy moose populations at nearcurrent densities on the Refuge: 1 implementation of a longterm habitat manipulation program using prescribed burning as a primary tool; 2 continued monitoring of the status of moose populations using aerial surveys, direct animal assessments, and habitat evaluation; 3 continuation of selective harvest regulations for bull moose and establishment of moose population composition objectives for moose populations in the northern, central, and southern portions of the Refuge; 4 examination of predatorprey relationships and highway accidents involving moose in order to determine their future implications to moose and predator population dynamics and moose management; and 5 identification of research priorities related to moose management on the Refuge.