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Beyond 2000:
Realities of Global Wolf Restoration
23-26 February 2000
Duluth, Minnesota USA
J. Henry Fair
Lu Carbyn (far left), IUCN Wolf
Specialist, Canada with Laurie Schaefer, Dave Mech and Satish
Kumar.
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Ludwig Carbyn, Canadian Wildlife Service, 4999 98th Avenue,
2nd Floor, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3, Canada
Total number of wolves in Canada is estimated at 50,000 to 60,000,
and the species still occupies roughly 86% of its historical range.
Population estimates from a number of jurisdictions were calculated
on the basis of the modal density of one wolf per 110 sq. km. A
questionnaire was circulated to all provincial and territorial jurisdiction
in 1998 to see if there are major shifts in populations and to identify
potential problem areas. In addition, a survey was conducted with
all jurisdictions to summarize current areas in the country were
wolves receive either full or partial protection. Three specific
problem areas identified from these surveys were the taxonomic status
of the Alqonquin wolves, the numerical status of High Arctic wolves
and the potential vulnerability of Tundra wolves to hunting on snowmobiles.
All these items will be discussed in the presentation of this paper.
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