Yukon Elk Wildlife Key Areas Polygons

Yukon Wildlife Key Areas are GIS polygons identifying locations where elk perform critical seasonal life functions. The dataset is derived from local interviews and wildlife survey interpretation, with updates managed by the Yukon government's WKA Inventory Program. Boundaries are periodically revised based on new observational data.

Use Cases

• Map seasonal elk habitat use by analyzing polygon locations and attributes derived from local interviews.
• Identify potential conservation zones by overlaying Wildlife Key Area polygons with land-use or development maps.
• Support regional wildlife management planning by consulting the polygon data with Yukon Regional Biologists.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative Government of Yukon and is distributed via the official GeoYukon platform.
• Polygon boundaries are specifically derived for taxon or population-level analysis of wildlife.
• The dataset was last updated in March 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• The dataset explicitly states that Wildlife Key Areas are not the only sites important for wildlife, representing a partial inventory.
• Updates occur only periodically, and the most current information may require direct consultation with a Regional Biologist.
• Data is based on observed locations and interviews, not intensive habitat assessment, which may limit ecological detail.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, WKA Inventory Program.

Collection Method

Polygons derived from interviews with locals and GIS interpretation of wildlife/habitat surveys.

Time Range

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Freshness

Periodic updates; last updated 2026-03-25.

Geography

Yukon, Canada.