2020 Kuskokwim River Moose Composition Survey

The Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge conducted compositional moose surveys within the Kuskokwim tributaries on November 4, 13, 16, 17, and 27 covering all major drainages in year 2020. In total, we observed 568 moose: 177 bulls, 280 cows, and 111 calves (9 sets of twins): Calculated ratios were 63 bulls: 100 cows and 40 calves: 100 cows. Compositional data coupled with population data helps managers determine harvest quotas.