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2015-CWMP-Remote-Camera-Field-Season-Report

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24 Two wolf detections were documented at Chiwaukum. The first detection, of an un-collared individual, was in early 2015. The second detection was in November 2015, and according to our advisory council, documented a collared female from the Teanaway pack. Two level two species, cougar and marten, were detected at three and seven of the eight wolverine survey areas, respectively (Table 8). Seven level three species, including black bear, bobcat, coyote, elk, mule deer, snowshoe hare and smaller mammals, and human (non-volunteer) were seen at the wolverine survey areas (Table 8). Black bear, mule deer, and snowshoe hare and smaller mammals were the most frequently detected across all eight wolverine survey areas (Table 8). CANADA LYNX Results from the four lynx monitoring installations in British Columbia, including detection of lynx and collection of a genetic sample are summarized in a separate report prepared by David Greaves, of Selkirk College. His report can be found in Appendix II. Neither installation at our Hope Mountain site in Washington's Kettle River Range detected the presence of lynx.

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