Wildlife Loadforms
Collecting and Submitting Wildlife Data
The information you collect is an important contribution to the knowledge base for fisheries and wildlife management.
Collected data are to be entered into a FWMIS loadform (Microsoft Excel workbook) according to the type of survey. Please
check back periodically for FWMIS Loadform updates.
How to Complete and Submit FWMIS Loadforms
- Review the FWMIS Data Submission Guide for information and tips for using the FWMIS loadforms.
- Email completed FWMIS loadforms to the Fish and Wildlife representative responsible for the area of your data collection.
For area contact maps and information, see:
FWMIS Wildlife Loadforms
For wildlife surveys associated with pre-construction, well sites, pipelines, etc. Area searches constitute generic searches
for species that are encountered within a finite survey area. There are no specific target species and all species or signs
of wildlife incidentally encountered are recorded.
Accommodates aerial survey data conducted from both fixed wing and/or rotary aircraft.
Accommodates ungulate aerial survey data conducted from both fixed wing and/or rotary aircraft. Used primarily by government
organizations to inventory ungulate populations for establishing regulatory harvest targets.
For grizzly bear and black bear surveys when physical tags (collars, ear tags, tattoos, transmitters, etc.) are used. Unlike
Telemetry methods, active efforts to relocate tags are not accounted for.
Accommodates wildlife movement data collected utilizing both GPS and/or VHF (radio) and/or PTT relocation devices, specific
for grizzly bears and black bears.
Accommodates wildlife movement data collected utilizing both GPS and/or VHF (radio) and/or PTT relocation devices, specific
for grizzly bears and black bears.
For surveying wildlife populations primarily during breeding seasons. Typically relies upon species that are readily 'countable'
as a result of conspicuity or concentration.
Species that are particularly secretive are often very difficult to observe. The use of electronically recorded calls can
prompt a visual or auditory response from a particular species.
For surveys when physical tags (bands, collars, etc.) are used, for example, bird banding. Unlike telemetry methods, active
efforts to relocate tags are not accounted for.
Mistnetting employs the use of thin strand mesh to create a net of minimal visibility. This light duty net is used primarily
for the capture of smaller fauna.
Point Count surveys rely on pre-established survey locations (stations). The locations are objectively selected to ensure
equal habitat sampling and are often monitored for equal time periods to ensure unbiased efforts.
For random observations collected under a non-structured methodology, or by ‘chance'. The observations are often collected
with no adherence to time or area limitations.
Examples of random observation surveys are backyard birders and naturalists with a keen interest in local fauna. Conversely,
incidental observations are secondary observations collected in association with another primary survey.
Accommodates species sample data collected by museums, universities and other researchers for anatomical studies.
Accommodates wildlife movement data collected using both GPS and/or VHF (radio) relocation devices.
If your survey type does not fit the methodologies listed above, obtain an appropriate FWMIS loadform by email:
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Updated: Feb 23, 2012