HELICOPTER NETGUNNING: A SUCCESSFUL MOOSE CAPTURE TECHNIQUE

Authors

  • Len H. Carpenter
  • James I. Innes

Abstract

Since 1992, Helicopter Wildlife Management (HWM) has efficiently and safely captured over 392 moose (Alces alces) in 6 states and 24 Canadian Provinces. Radio collars were placed on approximately 76% of the moose captured. All captures were made without drugs and with net guns fired from helicopters. Overall mortality at time of capture has been less than 1 %. A technique was developed for carriage of moose under the helicopter that has proven successful in reducing handling time of relocated animals.

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Published

1995-01-01

How to Cite

Carpenter, L. H., & Innes, J. I. (1995). HELICOPTER NETGUNNING: A SUCCESSFUL MOOSE CAPTURE TECHNIQUE. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 31, 181–184. Retrieved from https://www.alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/901

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Vol. 31 (1995): Alces Vol. 31 (1995)

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