Field Projects: Boreal Waterfowl

Waterfowl Population Management in the Western Arctic (map)

The purpose of the Western Arctic waterfowl program is to ensure that northern residents receive full consideration in national and international waterfowl management programs. This work entails establishing annual bag limits and hunting regulations, reviewing and developing waterfowl management plans, and evaluating the potential impact of development on waterfowl populations and habitat.

Duration: ongoing

Partners: Wildlife Management Advisory Council (WMAC), federal, territorial, provincial, and state governments

Contact: Jim Hines and J. F. Dufour

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Productivity of Boreal Forest Duck and Grebe Populations (map)

The boreal forest covers one-third of Canada and supports an estimated 25-50% of the continent's breeding ducks. This study is intended to: 1) document the long-term population trends and productivity of waterfowl in the boreal forest; 2) determine factors which might limit the growth of these populations; 3) determine the habitat preferences and requirements of northern waterfowl; and 4) evaluate methods for surveying northern aquatic birds. In conjunction with this study, Environment Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is investigating waterfowl, gull and tern populations using the North Arm of Great Slave Lake during migration, nesting and moulting periods.

Duration: 1985 to present

Partners: Ducks Unlimited (DU), Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (INAC), Arctic Hydrometric Surveys Division (AHSD)/Environment Canada (EC)

Contact: Jim Hines and J. F. Dufour

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Population Ecology of Lesser Scaup in the Boreal Forest of Western Canada (map)

Numbers of Lesser Scaup have declined well below continental population goals and there is considerable concern about the well-being of this species. This study will evaluate factors which limit the reproductive success and potential growth of Lesser Scaup populations in an important part of their North American range - the boreal and subarctic region of the Northwest Territories.

Duration: 1985 to present

Partners: University of Saskatchewan, Delta Waterfowl Foundation, NWT Department of Transportation, DU.

Contact: Bob Clark and Jim Hines

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