These moose were fitted with a GPS Radio Collar in Northern Ontario. The GPS collars give accurate locational data, and can be programmed to collect data over 24 hours throughout the year.  The collars store data and the data can be downloaded onto a laptop computer via a modem connection. This particular study was undertaken to learn the effects of different types of logging on moose condition, home range and habitat use.

Cow moose with GPS radio collarmoose with GPS radio collarradio telemetry antenna and receiver

Conventional radio telemetry is a useful monitoring tool that complements ground tracking and surveys, whether you are tracking moose, ground squirrels, wild turkey, or trout.  In this picture, Elise is locating radio-collared wolves in Alberta.  

The population of coyotes has caused controversy including probable hybridization with eastern timber wolves
Coyote in NH

Wildlife Monitoring and Research Projects

From 2008 to 2011 we are establishing 15 permanent transects throughout the Randolph Community Forest and adjacent White Mountain National Forest. These transects will allow for repeatable and ongoing studies in the following areas

1. Wildlife presence - trends in population

2. Bird populations - song bird surveys

3. Habitat assessments through vegetation surveys

4. Water quality monitoring stations

The transects are being incorporated into the Town of Randolph’s existing GIS.