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Tuktoyaktuk the Numbers of Grizzly EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 404 Tuktoyaktuk The numbers of grizzly bear, moose and muskox harvested in the Tuktoyaktuk area have fluctuated over time for (Figure 3.2.8-5), from six or fewer of each species per year to a high of 10 moose in 1993. Muskoxen are typically harvested between April 1 and May 31 within the Tuktoyaktuk Planning Area (Community of Tuktoyaktuk et al. 2000). Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-5 Estimated Annual Big-game Harvest, Per Species, Tuktoyaktuk, 1988-1997 More recent big-game harvest estimates for the ISR region were not available. EIS Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.doc EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 405 Inuvik Moose hunting typically occurs between February 1 to March 31 and August 1 to 31 each year in the Inuvik Planning Area (Community of Inuvik et al. 2000). As indicated in Figure 3.2.8-6, between 1988 and 1997 the Inuvialuit annual moose harvest near Inuvik declined from 41 in 1988 to 8 in 1997. The sharpest decline followed the 1988 hunting season of 41 moose to 18 moose the following year. Between 1989 and 1997 the moose harvest near Inuvik fluctuated from 8 to 15 animals. Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-6 Estimated Annual Big-game Harvest, Per Species, Inuvik, 1988-1997 As indicated in Figure 3.2.8-6, based on the Inuvialuit Harvest Study (Joint Secretariat 2003) the Inuvialuit from Inuvik harvested seven grizzly bears between 1988 and 1997, including four that were harvested in 1989. No grizzly bears were harvested in the Inuvik area during the years 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, or 1997. However, GNWT ENR records indicate the grizzly bear harvests recorded in the study were biased low. More recent data indicate that between July 2005 and June 2010, one grizzly bear was harvested (GNWT ENR 2010h). Near Inuvik, it is estimated that less than five black bears were harvested during 1988 and 1989 (Figure 3.2.8-6). Furbearers and Small Mammals Active trapping by the Inuvialuit near Inuvik has also been in decline. High-value, furbearing species trapped in the region include fox, American mink, hare, wolf (also classified as big-game), marten, wolverine and muskrat. Hare are also considered an important food source (Community of Tuktoyaktuk et al. 2008; Community of Inuvik et al. 2008). EIS Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.doc EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 406 Tuktoyaktuk Active trapping by the Inuvialuit near Tuktoyaktuk has fluctuated over the period from 1988 to 1997 (Figure 3.2.8-7). In the Tuktoyaktuk Planning Area, furbearers are typically harvested between January 1 to April 15 and November 1 to December 15 of each year (Community of Tuktoyaktuk et al. 2000). Muskrat are harvested between March 5 and May 31 each year (Community of Tuktoyaktuk et al. 2000). As indicated in Figure 3.2.8-7, mink and hare harvest rates have decreased between 1988 and 1997. Other species have generally fluctuated over this time period (Figures 3.2.8-7 and 3.2.8-8 (Joint Secretariat 2003). Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-7 Estimated Annual Furbearers/ Small Mammals Harvest, Per Species, Tuktoyaktuk, 1988-1997 EIS Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.doc EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 407 The number of Arctic fox and marten harvested near Tuktoyaktuk fell substantially between 1988 and 1990 and then rose steadily again until 1996 (Figure 3.2.8-8). Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-8 Estimated Annual Furbearers/ Small Mammals Harvest, Per Species, Tuktoyaktuk, 1988-1997 Inuvik In the Inuvik area, furbearers are typically harvested between January 1 to May 15 and November 1 to December 31 of each year (Community of Inuvik et al. 2000). Muskrat are harvested from March 5 to June 15 each year (Community of Inuvik et al. 2000). As shown in Figures 3.2.8-9 and 3.2.8-10, harvest rates have decreased between 1988 and 1997. An exception is the hare harvest in 1990, which increased sharply in 1990. Wolf and wolverine were the least harvested each year (Joint Secretariat 2003). EIS Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.doc EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 408 Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-9 Estimated Annual Furbearers / Small Mammals Harvest, Per Species, Inuvik, 1988-1997 Muskrat harvesting has declined between 1988 and 1997, and the sharpest decline was from 1988 (38,136 animals) to 1989 (6,305 animals) (Figure 3.2.8-10). Between 1989 and 1997 the muskrat harvest fluctuated from a low 698 in 1993 to 6,314 in 1997. Figure 3.2.8-11 shows the winter harvesting areas for wolverine. Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-10 Estimated Annual Muskrat Harvest, Inuvik, 1988-1997 EIS Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.doc Q:\Vancouver\GIS\ENVIRONMENTAL\V232\V23201322_TukRoad_EIS\Maps\EIS\V23201322_EIS_Map012_Trad_WolverineHarv.mxd 136°0'0"W 132°0'0"W 128°0'0"W 124°0'0"W Liverpool Bay 70°0'0"N Cape Bathurst 70°0'0"N Franklin Beaufort Sea Bay Kugmallit Bay Tuktoyaktuk Big Lake Mackenzie Husky Lakes Bay Mackenzie River Parsons Lake Jimmy Lake Sitidgi Noell Lake Lake Inuvik Aklavik 68°0'0"N 68°0'0"N 136°0'0"W 132°0'0"W 128°0'0"W Scale: 1:2,250,000 PROPOSED INUVIK-TUKTOYAKTUK HIGHWAY LEGEND 20010 20406080 Regional Study Area (15 km buffer) 314C-Winter Wolverine Harvesting Area Watercourse ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Primary 2009 Route Waterbody Kilometres PROJECTION DATUM Alternative 1 (2009 Minor Realignment) UTM Zone 8 NAD83 Wolverine Harvesting Areas Alternative 2 (Upland Route) FILE NO. Winter Alternative 3 (2010 Minor Realignment) V23201322_EIS_Map012_Trad_WolverineHarv.mxd Navy Road PROJECT NO. DWN CKD REV NOTES V23201322 SL TS 0 Base data source: National Atlas OFFICE DATE Figure 3.2.8-11 Wolverine Harvest Areas: Joint Secretariat, Tuktoyaktuk CCP April 2008 ISSUED FOR USE EBA-VANC May 2, 2011 EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 410 Waterfowl Waterfowl are an important food source for the Inuvialuit during the spring and fall and the down from these birds is traditionally used in pillows and quilts (Community of Inuvik et al. 2008). Figure 3.2.8-13 shows the spring, summer and fall goose harvesting areas. Tuktoyaktuk Birds are harvested in the Tuktoyaktuk Planning Area from May 1 to June 30 and August 1 to September 30 each year (Community of Tuktoyaktuk et al. 2000). As shown in Figure 3.2.8-12, the annual harvest rates of the greater white-fronted goose, snow goose and ptarmigan near Tuktoyaktuk have fluctuated considerably between 1988 and 1997 (Joint Secretariat 2003). Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-12 Estimated Annual Bird Harvest (Goose and Ptarmigan), Tuktoyaktuk, 1988-1997 As shown in Figure 3.2.8-14, the annual harvest rates of eider and mallard ducks near Tuktoyaktuk have fluctuated considerably between 1988 and 1997 (Joint Secretariat 2003). According to the available records, no mallards were harvested near Tuktoyaktuk between 1993 and 1997. EIS Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.doc Q:\Vancouver\GIS\ENVIRONMENTAL\V232\V23201322_TukRoad_EIS\Maps\EIS\V23201322_EIS_Map010_Trad_GooseHarv.mxd 136°0'0"W 132°0'0"W 128°0'0"W 124°0'0"W Liverpool Bay 70°0'0"N Cape Bathurst 70°0'0"N Franklin Beaufort Sea Bay Kugmallit Bay Tuktoyaktuk Big Lake Mackenzie Husky Lakes Bay Mackenzie River Parsons Lake Jimmy Lake Sitidgi Noell Lake Lake Inuvik Aklavik 68°0'0"N 68°0'0"N 136°0'0"W 132°0'0"W 128°0'0"W Scale: 1:2,250,000 PROPOSED INUVIK-TUKTOYAKTUK HIGHWAY LEGEND 20010 20406080 Primary 2009 Route Regional Study Area (15 km buffer) Watercourse ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Alternative 1 (2009 Minor Realignment) 304C-Spring Goose Harvesting Area Waterbody Kilometres PROJECTION DATUM Alternative 2 (Upland Route) 308C-Summer Goose Harvesting Area UTM Zone 8 NAD83 Goose Harvesting Areas Alternative 3 (2010 Minor Realignment) 312C-Fall Goose Harvesting Area FILE NO. Spring, Summer, Fall Navy Road Area Where Geese Congregate V23201322_EIS_Map010_Trad_GooseHarv.mxd NOTES PROJECT NO. DWN CKD REV Base data source: National Atlas V23201322 SL TS 0 Goose Harvest Areas: Joint Secretariat, Tuktoyaktuk CCP April 2008 OFFICE DATE Figure 3.2.8-13 Area of Geese Congregation: Community Consultation, October 2009 ISSUED FOR USE EBA-VANC May 2, 2011 EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 412 Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-14 Estimated Annual Bird Harvest (Eider and Mallard), Tuktoyaktuk, 1988-1997 Inuvik As shown in Figure 3.2.8-15, the annual harvest rate of the greater white-fronted goose, snow goose and mallard near Inuvik have fluctuated considerably between 1988 and 1997 (Joint Secretariat 2003). Overall, harvest numbers declined between 1988 and 1995 but increased in 1996 and 1997. The harvesting seasons for birds in the Inuvik Planning Area are May 1 to June 30 and September 1 to 30 (Community of Inuvik et al. 2000). Source: Joint Secretariat (2003) Figure 3.2.8-15 Estimated Annual Bird Harvest (Goose and Mallard), Inuvik, 1988-1997 EIS Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.doc EIRB File No. 02/10-05 May 2011 ISSUED FOR USE 413 Fish Fish are an important food source for the Inuvialuit. The main fish-bearing lakes along the proposed Highway alignment are shown in Figure 3.2.8-16 while fish harvesting areas are shown in Figure 3.2.8-17. Fish-bearing lakes were identified by Rescan (1999a) and IOL et al.
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