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Table 8: Number of detection events by species at wolverine survey areas.
Both wolverine and gray wolf were detected at wolverine-targeted survey areas this season. Wolverines were
detected at Blackjack Ridge, Chiwaukum, and Ice Lakes, and there were gray wolf detections at Chiwaukum.
Blackjack Ridge recorded one wolverine. Chiwaukum recorded two unique wolverine detection events but it is
unclear if this was the same individual or two different animals. We recorded one photo of a wolverine's
distinct chest blaze at Chiwaukum, and according to our Forest Service advisors, this individual has visited the
survey area multiple times, beginning in April 2014. Unfortunately, no genetic samples have been collected
successfully so we are unable to determine whether this is a wolverine with an existing DNA profile or a new
individual. Ice Lakes recorded eight wolverine detections during the 2015 season. Ice Lakes installation 1 had
five detection events, but again, identifying the number of individuals was not possible from the photos. Ice
Lakes installation 2 had three detection events, but it was not possible to make a positive identification or
distinguish between the animals in the three detections.
Wolverine Camera Survey Areas
Species Priority Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Survey
Area
Camera
Type
Wolverine Wolf Cougar Marten Black
bear
Bobcat Coyote Elk Mule
deer
Snowshoe
hare and
smaller
mammals
Human
(non-
volunteer)
Blackjack
Ridge
Vicinity 1 1 3 1 8 5 34
Chiwaukum Vicinity 1 1 1 51 60 3 7 43 47 10
Run-
pole
3 2 1 101 65 3 8 44 265 7
Chiwawa Vicinity 3 13 16 2
Run-
pole
2 13 3 5
Ice Lakes Vicinity 6 3 10 11 4
Run-
pole
2 2 3
Johnny
Creek
Run-
pole
48
Lookout
Mountain
Vicinity 8 4 3 5 6
Run-
pole
3 5
Mt. Baker Vicinity 44 4 1
Run-
pole
10 4 2
Summer
Blossom
Ridge
Union Gap Vicinity 1 5 5
Run-
pole
51 1
