Moose Harvest Estimates By Wildlife Management Unit And Year

Moose hunting activity and harvest data provides estimates for bull, cow, calf, and total moose harvests across wildlife management units (WMUs) by calendar year. The dataset includes estimates for active hunter numbers and harvest figures, with an average of 160 calf moose harvested annually by 6,400 resident hunters from 2006-2017.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in bull, cow, and calf moose harvest numbers across wildlife management units over calendar years.
• Model the relationship between active hunter numbers and total harvest estimates for different moose categories.
• Compare harvest estimates for calf moose against the reported annual average of 160 from 2006-2017.
• Assess statistical error in harvest and active hunter estimates derived from hunter survey samples.

Strengths

• Includes an estimated annual average of 160 calf moose harvested from 2006-2017.
• Provides estimates for approximately 6,400 active resident hunters for a specific period.
• Data is broken down by wildlife management unit (WMU) and calendar year.

Limitations

• Harvest and hunter numbers are estimates subject to statistical error from sample surveys.
• Data dictionary notes are required for full technical and statistical understanding.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario

Collection Method

Estimates based on replies received from a sample of hunters.

Time Range

Includes data from 2006-2017, with specific calendar years.

Freshness

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Geography

Wildlife management units (WMUs) across the province of Ontario.