Essays about: "moose harvest"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words moose harvest.

  1. 1. Non-naivety in a long-lived ungulate : learning effects of shooting moose calves?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Lukas Graf; [2021]
    Keywords : moose; Alces alces; integrated step selection function; habitat selection; anti-predator behavior;

    Abstract : Habitat selection and movement are considered important factors for survival of game species when they are hunted by humans. To reduce their risk of predation, animals can adapt their behavior to their most abundant predator over time through experience. READ MORE

  3. 2. Slaughter weight in relation to calving date : can area quality compensate for being born late?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Sanna-Maja Breiman Wistbacka; [2020]
    Keywords : moose; slaughter weight; birth timing; area quality;

    Abstract : The interaction between wildlife and environmental properties such as climate, water and forage availability and competition is a fundamental part when studying wildlife. In ungulates, mortality rates and reproductive success are closely linked to body condition. READ MORE

  4. 3. Leverförfettning – förekomst hos älg i norra Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Emma Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : älg; alces alces; leverförfettning; metabolism; reproduktion; hepatit;

    Abstract : Leverförfettning är ett syndrom som kan orsakas av flera olika faktorer och är vanligast beskrivet hos mjölkkor kring kalvning, men även hos andra domesticerade djur. Leverför-fettning innebär att ett ökat antal lipider ackumuleras i levern på grund av bristande förmåga hos levern att oxidera lipiderna eller att utsöndra dem. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analysis of the successfulness of wolverine (Gulo gulo) depredation control in Västerbotten County

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Fredrika Vretling; [2016]
    Keywords : wolverine; Gulo gulo; depredation control; quota harvest; hunting methods; semidomesticated reindeer husbandry; qualitative interview;

    Abstract : During the last five years, permitted quota of wolverine to be removed by depredation control have not been filled in the County of Västerbotten. Few hunting attempts have been successful. Because of this, issues regarding the depredation of reindeer may not be solved. READ MORE

  6. 5. The economic impact of wolves on the moose harvest in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Lea Eggemann; [2015]
    Keywords : habitat factor; harvest; marginal impact; moose hunt; production function approach; wolf predation;

    Abstract : In Sweden hunters and wolves both have an interest in hunting moose. This thesis is therefore a contribution to the current carnivore-game conflict resulting from this interest. The use of a production function approach is applied in order to value the impact of wolves on hunting values. READ MORE