Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Velocity of tranquilizer darts and capture mortality of caribou calves

  • Reference: Valkenburg, P., R. W. Tobey, and D. Kirk. 1999. Velocity of tranquilizer darts and capture mortality of caribou calves. Wildlife Society Bulletin 27(4):894–896.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Don Kirk, Robert W. Tobey, Patrick Valkenburg
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  • Keywords: carfentanil citrate, dart penetration, darting, immobilizing, naltrexone, Ranifer, xylazine, yohimbine hydrochloride
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  • Primary Authors: Patrick Valkenburg
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Caribou
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Velocity of tranquilizer darts and capture mortality of caribou calves
  • Topics: Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Vital Rates, Wildlife Capture
  • Year: 1999

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