Yukon Moose Wildlife Key Area Polygons

Yukon Wildlife Key Areas are GIS polygons identifying locations critical for moose seasonal life functions. The dataset is derived from local interviews and wildlife survey interpretation, with updates managed by the Yukon WKA Inventory Program. Boundaries are periodically revised based on new observations.

Use Cases

• Analyze spatial distribution of moose seasonal habitats using polygon geometry data.
• Identify critical wildlife corridors by interpreting polygon boundaries derived from local interviews.
• Support conservation planning by mapping Wildlife Key Areas based on observed wildlife locations.
• Integrate polygon data with other GIS layers for habitat suitability modeling.

Strengths

• Data is sourced from authoritative Government of Yukon programs and regional biologists.
• Polygons are derived from multiple sources including local interviews and GIS interpretation of wildlife surveys.
• Update information is provided, with the last recorded update in March 2026.

Limitations

• Key Areas are not comprehensive, representing only sites for critical seasonal functions, not all important wildlife habitats.
• Boundaries and designations can change, and the dataset may not reflect the most current information without consulting a Regional Biologist.
• The data collection method relies on interpretation and interviews, which may introduce subjective spatial boundaries.

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

Updated periodically; last recorded update was March 2026.

Geography

Yukon, Canada.