MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA
A minimum of 33 and 26 moose (Alces alces) collisions occurred on highways and railways in northeastern Minnesota during 1993 and 1994, respectively. This represented <1% of the regional moose population estimate and 9-11% of the total annual harvest for the same years. Frequency of collisions in...
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ftjalces:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/873 2023-05-15T13:13:17+02:00 MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA Belant, Jerrold L. 1995-01-01 application/pdf http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/873 eng eng Lakehead University http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/873/949 http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/873 Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose; Vol. 31 (1995): Alces Vol. 31 (1995); 45-52 2293-6629 0835-5851 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article 1995 ftjalces 2022-02-12T19:35:52Z A minimum of 33 and 26 moose (Alces alces) collisions occurred on highways and railways in northeastern Minnesota during 1993 and 1994, respectively. This represented <1% of the regional moose population estimate and 9-11% of the total annual harvest for the same years. Frequency of collisions increased from February through June, was greatest from June through September, then declined an remained constant from October through January. Vehicle traffic volume explained 59% of the monthly variation in frequency of moose collisions (P = 0.04). More (69%, P < 0.05) moose were struck by vehicles at night then during the day. Frequency of moose-vehicle collisions was similar between sexes (P > 0.05), as was the number of vehicle collisions that involved adults or calves (P > 0.10). Intensive management (e.g. fencing) to reduce the current number of moose collisions cannot likely be justified economically, however, additional placement of signs and public awareness programs should be considered. Moose mortality from vehicle collisions should also be considered in relation to harvest management. I recommend improvement and integration of existing and future moose collision data to more accurately monitor its occurrence in relation to harvests, population trends, and potential future management activities to reduce frequency of collisions. Article in Journal/Newspaper Alces alces Alces (A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose) |
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A minimum of 33 and 26 moose (Alces alces) collisions occurred on highways and railways in northeastern Minnesota during 1993 and 1994, respectively. This represented <1% of the regional moose population estimate and 9-11% of the total annual harvest for the same years. Frequency of collisions increased from February through June, was greatest from June through September, then declined an remained constant from October through January. Vehicle traffic volume explained 59% of the monthly variation in frequency of moose collisions (P = 0.04). More (69%, P < 0.05) moose were struck by vehicles at night then during the day. Frequency of moose-vehicle collisions was similar between sexes (P > 0.05), as was the number of vehicle collisions that involved adults or calves (P > 0.10). Intensive management (e.g. fencing) to reduce the current number of moose collisions cannot likely be justified economically, however, additional placement of signs and public awareness programs should be considered. Moose mortality from vehicle collisions should also be considered in relation to harvest management. I recommend improvement and integration of existing and future moose collision data to more accurately monitor its occurrence in relation to harvests, population trends, and potential future management activities to reduce frequency of collisions. |
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Belant, Jerrold L. MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA |
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Belant, Jerrold L. |
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MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA |
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MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA |
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MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA |
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MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA |
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MOOSE COLLISIONS WITH VEHICLES AND TRAINS IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA |
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moose collisions with vehicles and trains in northeastern minnesota |
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Lakehead University |
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1995 |
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http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/873 |
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Alces alces |
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Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose; Vol. 31 (1995): Alces Vol. 31 (1995); 45-52 2293-6629 0835-5851 |
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http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/873/949 http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/873 |
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