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Bromley,
R.G. 1993. Comparison of results from
two waterfowl harvest studies in three Inuvialuit communities,
Northwest Territories, 1988-1990. 20 pp.
ABSTRACT
Results
of two waterfowl harvest studies conducted in 3 Inuvialuit communities
in the Western Arctic from 1988 to 1990 were compared to assess
reliability of data, explain inconsistencies and make recommendations
for methodological improvements if needed. one study, the Inuvialuit
Harvest Study (IHS) , relied on interviews of hunters conducted in
communities at monthly or longer intervals, whereas the Northwest
Territories Department of Renewable Resources (DRR) study relied on a
combination of hunter interviews conducted on the hunting grounds during
the hunt and at intervals of 2 weeks or less, and on direct
observations.
Hunter population size, and total harvest estimates were
considerably greater for the DRR study for Tuktoyaktuk and Sachs
Harbour; however, results were very similar for Paulatuk.
In the latter case, both studies achieved 100% coverage of the
hunter population.
Trends in harvest patterns between years were similar between the
two studies for all communities.
The IHS estimate of hunter population size and proportion of
hunters that was active was unrealistically low in Tuktoyaktuk and Sachs
Harbour and needs to be improved.
Harvest studies in small communities with complete and frequent
coverage of all hunters can yield consistent and reliable data; however,
studies in large communities will require a more complex design
involving stratification of hunters on some meaningful basis to reflect
their different levels of activity. |
