Manuscript Report 173

173. Ziemann J. 2007. Tibbitt Lake to Contwoyto Winter Road Monitoring Station Report. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3S8, Canada

Abstract

Since 2003, questionnaires have been given out at the Ross Lake check station to non-commercial users of the Lupin winter road. The questionnaire provides the Department of Environment & Natural Resources with information on reasons for winter road use, breakdown of winter use by community, and the amount of wildlife harvested along the winter road. Overall, the last three years show a decline in all aspects of the survey.  The decline in numbers reported can be attributed to a shorter operating season, reduced numbers of caribou along the winter road resulting in a decreased harvest, and the occasional missed vehicle.