Wolf and Coyote Hunting Activity Estimates by Wildlife Management Unit

Government of Ontario data provides annual estimates of active hunters and harvest numbers for wolves and coyotes. Figures are broken down by wildlife management unit (WMU) and calendar year, derived from hunter survey samples. Estimates are subject to statistical error as noted in the technical documentation.

Use Cases

• Analyze trends in wolf and coyote harvest numbers across wildlife management units (WMUs) over calendar years.
• Model the relationship between estimated active hunter numbers and harvest estimates by WMU.
• Assess spatial patterns in hunting activity using wildlife management unit as the geographic unit.

Strengths

• Data is provided by the authoritative Government of Ontario.
• Includes breakdowns by two key dimensions: wildlife management unit and calendar year.
• Available in multiple accessible formats including CSV and XLS.

Limitations

• Data consists of estimates subject to statistical error from sample surveys.
• Specific sample size, row count, and column details are unknown.
• Potential for non-response bias inherent in survey-based data collection.

Provenance

Source

Government of Ontario

Collection Method

Estimates based on replies received from a sample of hunters.

Time Range

Annual data by calendar year.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Ontario, Canada, broken down by wildlife management unit (WMU).