Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region
Tags: biology, wildlife, wildlife management, grizzly bear
| Principal Investigator: | Clark, Douglas A. (3) |
| Licence Number: | 14012 |
| Organization: | Dept. of Geography, Wilfrid Laurier University |
| Licensed Year(s): |
2006
2003
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| Issued: | Jun 30, 2006 |
Project Description: Government agencies responsible for grizzly bear management have made significant investments in biological studies; however, wildlife management programs based solely on biology, without understanding the human side of grizzly bear management, run the risk of creating conflicts. People who share the land with bears are especially affected by these decisions. These conflicts can waste time and money, and reduce trust among the people involved. The goal of the research is to understand how such conflicts arise in order to help people involved in wildlife management to resolve or prevent such situations. Knowing what leads to successful natural resource management in different social or cultural settings will be of value to a broad range of people in the north and elsewhere, particularly in understanding the important roles and actions of local people. This may benefit management efforts for other species as well. The aim of this year’s work is to present the findings of the 2003 interviews to study participants and organizations in Inuvik and Aklavik. Validation of preliminary results will take place during informal meetings with previous study participants. Community input will determine the most effective means of sharing the results of the research on a local level. The study will be conducted from June 30 to December 31, 2006 within the municipal bounds of Aklavik and Inuvik.
