Statistical population reconstruction of moose (Alces alces) in northeastern Minnesota using integrated population models.

ABSTRACT: Given recent and abrupt declines in the abundance of moose (Alces alces) throughout parts of Minnesota and elsewhere in North America, accurately estimating statewide population trends and demographic parameters is a high priority for their continued management and conservation. Statistical population reconstruction using integrated population models provides a flexible framework for combining information from multiple studies to produce robust estimates of population abundance, recruitment, and survival. We used this framework to combine aerial survey data and survival data from telemetry studies to recreate trends and demographics of moose in northeastern Minnesota, USA, from 2005 to 2020. Statistical population reconstruction confirmed the sharp decline in abundance from an estimated 7,

SUBMITTER: Severud WJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9514631 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature