Wood Bison Wildlife Key Areas in Yukon

2026-03-25 updated polygons identify locations critical for Wood Bison seasonal life functions. Data is derived from local interviews and GIS interpretation of wildlife surveys, distributed by the Government of Yukon.

Use Cases

• Map seasonal habitat use by analyzing polygon boundaries derived from local interviews.
• Identify potential conservation zones by overlaying Wildlife Key Area polygons with other land-use GIS layers.
• Track updates to Key Area designations and boundaries as new wildlife observation information is incorporated.

Strengths

• Updated on 2026-03-25, indicating recent maintenance.
• Polygon data derived from multiple sources including local interviews and GIS interpretation.
• Managed by the authoritative Government of Yukon WKA Inventory Program.

Limitations

• Polygon boundaries and designations can change, requiring consultation with Regional Biologists for current status.
• Key Areas represent only a subset of important wildlife sites, not a complete inventory.
• Updates occur only periodically, not in real-time.

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.