Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Performance and utility of satellite telemetry during field studies of free-ranging polar bears in Alaska

  • Reference: Garner, G. W., S. C. Amstrup, D. C. Douglas, and C. L. Gardner. 1989. Performance and utility of satellite telemetry during field studies of free-ranging polar bears in Alaska. Pages 67-76 [In] C. J. Amlaner, editor. Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Biotelemetry, 31 July-5 August 1988, Fayetteville, Arkansas. University of Arkansas Press, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Audiences: General Public, Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Steven C. Amstrup, David C Douglas, Craig L. Gardner, Gerald W. Garner
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  • Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, distribution, Platform Transmitter Terminals (PTT), Alaska
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  • Primary Authors: Gerald W. Garner
  • Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED)
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Polar Bear
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Performance and utility of satellite telemetry during field studies of free-ranging polar bears in Alaska
  • Topics: Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Population Abundance and Trends (Survey Inventory), Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Population Composition and Demographics
  • Year: 1989

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