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Sustainable Moose Conservation Initiatives in Alaska

Explore the Program Evaluation of Alaska Moose Federation's impactful initiatives since 2002, including Moose Salvage, Calf Rescue, and Diversionary Trails. Discover how these programs mitigate collisions, save property damage, and ensure moose re-population, facing funding challenges and future implications.

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Sustainable Moose Conservation Initiatives in Alaska

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  1. Program Evaluation – Alaska Moose Federation By: Kimberly Swiantek, Kristin Schubert, & Susan Lundgren PADM 628, Dr. Protasel April 13, 2012

  2. 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

  3. AMF Programs • Moose Salvage Program • Calf Rescue and Relocation Program • Diversionary Trail & Feeding Program • Moose Education

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Education Program • Goals • Expected results • Future plans • Funding • Challenges and Opportunities

  13. Sustainability of Funding • USDA NRCS decreased funding 46% • 90% from State grants • Building capacity

  14. Future Implications & Sustainability • Funding Sources • Appreciation of Volunteers • “Snowy Day” Fund • Public Awareness • Additional Research

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