Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued over 9 years ago
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A total of 148 muskox in 7 groups were counted. A few muskox were probably missed during the census and the total of 148 muskox represents the minimum recalving population. Dispersal of muskox from the three largest muskox groups has involved only small bull groups to date and it is not likely that the true size of the population is significantly larger. Composition and location of muskox groups are presented in attached Table 1 and map. High productivity, low mortality and dispersal of mature bulls from larger muskox groups appears to be a continuing trend.