To determine the seasonal habitat use and movements, to assess the area's potential for habitat enhancement and protection activities, and to estimate the current population size of elk that are present on the north side of the Peace Arm. These elk, in a large part, are the result of transplants that occurred between 1985 and 1987.

North side of Peace Arm, Williston Reservoir

Five cow elk were fitted with VHF radio-collars in March 1991. Monthly fixed-wing radio-telemetry flights were conducted from March 1991 through May 1994. Prescribed burns were used to enhance pockets of winter range along the north side of the Peace Arm (see Prescribed Burning). A stratified random block survey was conducted by Bell 206 helicopter in February 2000 to determine the herd's population status.

March 1991 - February 2000

Completed

• Habitat Use and Movements 1991-1994 (PDF 739KB)
• Peace Arm Winter Elk Survey 2000 (PDF 853KB)