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Manuscript Report 138
Ashley
and Bruce. 2001. Edible Weights of Wildlife Species Used for Country Food
in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. 83 pp.
ABSTRACT
The
average edible weight (EW) of wildlife species used for country food in
Northern Canada is an important component used to estimate the economic
value of subsistence food production in Aboriginal communities.
This report compiles reported average edible weight estimates of
wildlife species in Northern Canada that have been used in economic
valuation and for other purposes.
Factors affecting edible weight generally, and for particular
species are discussed.
Large ranges in the reported average edible weight estimates of
species are also discussed.
This comprehensive listing of EW estimates of country food in
Northern Canada and related discussion is intended to provide guidance in
determining appropriate EW estimates for replacement value work.
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