This project aims to
understand the spatial and predator-prey interactions
between Dall sheep, grizzly bears, and wolves in the
Richardson Mountains. Particularly, it is designed to:
1) Evaluate the impact of predation on Dall sheep and
assess the viability of this population in light of various
management scenarios;
2) Describe prey selection and nutritional ecology of
grizzly bears and wolves in the Richardson Mountains;
3) Characterize spatial interactions and resource selection
of Dall sheep, grizzly bears and wolves, at the individual
and population levels;
4) Analyze Dall sheep behaviour and predator avoidance
strategies;
5) Document aboriginal Traditional Knowledge to complement
our knowledge of Dall sheep, grizzly bear and wolf
interactions.
