The distribution and abundance of seabirds along the Aleutian Islands and Alaska Peninsula, fall 1974
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the distribution and abundance of sea birds along the Aleutian Islands and Alaska peninsula during fall 1974. Quantitative observations on the distribution and abundance of seabirds along the Aleutian Chain and Alaska Peninsula were made between 7 August and 4 October 1974. Information on mean abundance, relative abundance and occurrence rate is presented in the form of tables and bar graphs. The distribution and abundance of each species is discussed briefly.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is on the annual game reports from the Anchorage district during 19521954. Species covered include large game animals, furbearers, waterfowl and upland game birds, and game fishes. Pictures are attached.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is on the status and management of muskox on Nunivak Island, Alaska during 1970. An analysis of the status and management of muskox is summarized, including a history of the species. Current status and transplanting is also covered.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is a botanical study in the Arctic National Wildlife Range during 1970. Cooperative studies on flora and fauna were done on selected sites. Sites include Beaufort Lagoon, Cottonwood Grove, Shublik Springs, and Lake Peters.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is a progress report on the survey of waterfowl populations and habitat on Nelson Island in Alaska. Aerial surveys and ground surveys are covered. Results cover breeding populations, habitat analysis, nesting studies, density and location and distribution production.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is on the oceanography of the subarctic Pacific region 19691971. The background of the project is summarized. Next, a review of physical oceanography studies, mean condition, new domains and current systems, and environmental conditions are covered. Conclusions and recommendations follow.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is on the muskox domestication and reintroduction and its prospects in Alaska. The history of the muskox in Alaska, habitat and ecology are covered. Next, the distribution and population are covered.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is a progress report on the fish and wildlife resources of Thoms Lake. This report specifically looks at the potential for hydroelectric power and it impacts on the local resources. The purpose of the report is to provide information concerning the fish and wildlife resources of particular areas for which developmental plans have been proposed. Maps and pictures are included.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the sex and age distribution of the 1987 to 1988 marten harvest on Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. Harvest statistics were obtained from marten skulls supplied by trappers. Methods and results are included and discussed.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the Nunivak Island muskox, summarizing the carrying capacity and age and sex ratios. Recommendations are attached for muskox management.
Extent, causes and timing of moose calf mortality on the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge: 1988 progress report
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the extent, causes and timing of moose calf mortality on the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. 46 neonatal moose calves from the 1988 cohort were captured and fitted with radio transmitters as part of a twoyear study of calf mortality. Black bears, grizzly bears, wolves were the main causes of calf mortality. Methods and results are included of the study.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is on the feeding profiles of tame moose. 3 moose were observed for 99 hours while in natural range, each bite plant species, browse conditions and size of bite were recorded. Data was collected and analyzed on each moose.
Preliminary study of waterfowl habitat development potentials as related to inundated waterfowl habitat by the proposed Rampart Canyon Dam Project, Alaska
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is a preliminary study of waterfowl habitat development potentials as related to inundated waterfowl habitat by the proposed Rampart Canyon dam project in Alaska. The report gives a summary of the field survey completed to determine how to mitigate waterfowl loss from development. Discussion and suggestions are included.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is about pioneering in geese the report gives a history of the goose and its evolution from the Pleistocene to currents species of geese. The report concludes that the descendants of the large geese are today pioneering to the north and to the destiny of small size.
U.S. government reservations in Alaska: Wildlife refuges in Alaska administered by the Bureau of Biological Survey, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Synopsis of reports and general information
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is on US Government reservations in Alaska specifically wildlife refuges in Alaska. Synopsis of reports and general information is provided for all prosperities in Alaska. Weather, animals, populations and physical descriptions are included.
Use of lakes by waterbirds in the Prudhoe Bay oilfields, 12-13 August 1974: First annual report, 1974
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the use of lakes by water birds in the Prudhoe Bay oilfields. The report appraises populations of postbreeding water birds found at lakes in the portion of Arctic Coastal Plain being developed by oil companies near Prudhoe Bay.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the browse quality and the Kenai moose population. The quality of moose forage on the north western Kenai Peninsula was evaluated by determining digestibility and levels of fiber, protein, and minerals for one winter and two summers. The report examines how browse quality is affecting the moose population.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the revegetation techniques in the arctic and subarctic environments. Background on the subject, as well as a literature reviews concerning vegetation, and the conclusions are covered.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the waterfowl inventory in the YukonKuskokwim Delta area during June 1949. Survey methods, transects methods, study area, discussion of results and population counts are included.
Distribution, abundance, and productivity of tundra swans in the coastal wetlands of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, 1983
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the distribution, abundance, and productivity of tundra swans in the coastal wetlands of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Two aerial surveys of tundra swans utilizing coastal wetlands of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge were conducted in 1983. The first, survey, a breeding pairnesting survey, was conducted on 23 June; a second survey to determine productivity, was conducted on 21 August. These surveys are used to describe the distribution, abundance, and productivity of the tundra swan population. Methods and results are included.
Nesting ecology of greater white-fronted geese on the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge: 1988 progress report
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the nesting ecology of greater whitefronted geese on the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. Aerial surveys to document spring phenology and waterfowl migration chronology and ground searches to locate nests of whitefronted geese and other waterfowl were conducted in 1988 in floodplain habitats on the Nowitna NWR. The study area and methods and results are discussed.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is on an Arctic Tern survey on Adak Island in Alaska during 1987. Study area, methods and results are discussed. Pictures and data are also included.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report covers the proposed reporting and sealing regulations for Alaskan natives a report on public attitudes. At the direction of the U.S. congress, the USFWS developed a proposed rule for sealing and reporting Native take of polar bear, walrus, and sea otter. Public attitudes were inventoried and discussed.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This report is a progress report on the fish and wildlife resources of Virginia Lake Basin. This report specifically looks at the potential for hydroelectric power and it impacts on the local resources. The purpose of the report is to provide information concerning the fish and wildlife resources of particular areas for which developmental plans have been proposed. Maps and pictures are included.
Waterfowl populations, production and habitat ecology on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska: Population and ecology of cackling geese: Progress report
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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This is a progress report on the waterfowl populations, production and habitat ecology on the YukonKuskokwim Delta, Alaska, specifically the populations and ecology of cackling geese.