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Program Evaluation – Alaska Moose Federation . By: Kimberly Swiantek, Kristin Schubert, & Susan Lundgren PADM 628, Dr. Protasel April 13, 2012. Introduction. AMF has been around since 2002 Wildlife harvest decreased 23% from 2001-2008 Cow meat worth $8,500 Worth 30 animals
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Program Evaluation – Alaska Moose Federation By: Kimberly Swiantek, Kristin Schubert, & Susan Lundgren PADM 628, Dr. Protasel April 13, 2012
Introduction • AMF has been around since 2002 • Wildlife harvest decreased 23% from 2001-2008 • Cow meat worth $8,500 • Worth 30 animals • Total - $250,000
AMF Programs • Moose Salvage Program • Calf Rescue and Relocation Program • Diversionary Trail & Feeding Program • Moose Education
Moose Salvage Program • Removes moose from roadways after vehicle/moose collisions • Volunteer Based Program; on call 2-3 days • Operates 24/7 • 14 flatbed trucks • Located in Mat-Su, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai Peninsula
Moose Salvage Program • All salvaged moose are delivered to local charities or private citizens; database is kept by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers • Save respondents 2.5 hours per collision • Average number of collisions each year is 270 • This year they have had over 455 • Between February 1st and 2nd (a 24 hour period) they retrieved 16 moose
Moose Salvage Program • The average cost of each collision is approximately $35,000 • This year property damage is estimated to be more than $15.9 million
Moose Salvage Program • Received $573,800 appropriation from the Alaska State Legislature • Asked for $2,224,500 in FY2013 that would continue the program over the next 5 years
Calf Rescue & Relocation • Feb 2012 – Mar 2012 • Holding facility • Acres in Palmer • Released in Kenai Peninsula • Moose repopulate quickly • 50% collisions are calves • Cow is hit, calf hangs by roadway
Calf Rescue & Relocation Comparable Studies Utah to Colorado Moose Relocation 1973-2008 • Copper River Delta Moose Relocation Program • 1949-1958 • 5,000 harvested since 1960
Calf Rescue & Relocation • Received $1,304,500 from the FY 2011/2012 Alaska State Legislature • Asked for $3,260,000 for FY2013 that would enable the program to continue next 5 years
Diversionary Trails and Feeding Program Short Term Long Term Expected Activity Expected results Funding Challenges and Opportunities • Actions Feb – Apr 2012 • Expected results – Norway study • Funding
Education Program • Goals • Expected results • Future plans • Funding • Challenges and Opportunities
Sustainability of Funding • USDA NRCS decreased funding 46% • 90% from State grants • Building capacity
Future Implications & Sustainability • Funding Sources • Appreciation of Volunteers • “Snowy Day” Fund • Public Awareness • Additional Research