Data Forms and Coding Instructions s1

Inventory Dataforms for Bears

Standards for Components of British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 21 [Forms]

Prepared by Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks Resources Inventory Branch for the Terrestrial Ecosystems Task Force Resources Inventory Committee

May 1998

Version 2.0

Table 1. Types of inventory surveys, the data forms needed, and the level of intensity of the survey. Survey Type Forms Needed Intensity Bear Sign & Sightings  Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form  PN  Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form-General  Animal Observation Form- Bear Sign & Sightings  Ecosystem Form Bear (Aerial & Ground)  Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form  RA Counts at Seasonal  Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form-General Concentrations  Animal Observation Form- Bear Counts at Seasonal Concentrations  Ecosystem Field Form (for ground counts) DNA Mark-Recapture  Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form  RA  Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form-General  AA  Capture Form - Bear Stations  Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair Collection  Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair DNA Analysis  Ecosystem Form  Animal Observation Form - Bear Relocation by Radio-telemetry (may be used for demographic closure check) Aerial Capture - Mark-  Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form  AA Resight (CMR)  Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form-General  Capture Form - Bear Stations  Animal Handling Form - Capture: Bear  Animal Observation Form - Bear Relocation by Radio-telemetry *PN = presence/not detected (possible); RA = relative abundance; AA = absolute abundance Using RIC Dataforms:  See Table 1 to determine what forms are necessary for the survey type chosen.  Ensure forms are filled out correctly by checking the coding instructions provided with each form (it will also indicate which fields are mandatory and which are optional). Dataforms and codes that are generic to all surveys are found in the Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms] (previously referred to as the Dataform Appendix).  Some forms have more than one part (e.g. A and B). All sections of a form must be filled out. In many cases, forms will be double-sided and both sides will be the same.  Computer Buttons that appear next to groups of fields correlate to the Data Form Hierarchy and are used to assist Digital Data Entry.

DC = Design Component Section DCV = Design Component Visit Section OBS = Observation Section Animal Observation Form - Bear Sign & Sightings Page ___/___

Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______

DC Transect Label ______Stratum ______Transect Comment ______Trans: Lgth _____ Width _____ Bearing _____ UTM: Start ___/______/______End ___/______/______# Person-mins Search Time ____

DCV Obs Date ______/______/______Obs Day Time CC Wind Temp Precip Start End Surveyors ______Obs Spp Activity/Sign Dectections Detection UTM Ecosystem Comments / Voucher Label OBS # Activity Des No Sex Age Cl Zone/East/North Form: Type / # M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

OBS_BEAR_SIGN_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Sign & Sightings Page ___/___

DC Transect Label ______Stratum ______Transect Comment ______Trans: Lgth _____ Width _____ Bearing _____ UTM: Start ___/______/______End ___/______/______# Person-mins Search Time ____

DCV Obs Date ______/______/______Obs Day Time CC Wind Temp Precip Start End Surveyors ______Obs Spp Activity/Sign Dectections Detection UTM Ecosystem Comments / Voucher Label OBS # Activity Des No Sex Age Cl Zone/East/North Form: Type / # M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

OBS_BEAR_SIGN_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Counts at Seasonal Concentrations Page ___/___

Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______Obs Date ______/______/______Aircraft / Boat / Ground Food Concentration: At Seasonal Peak? Y / N ; Salmon / Berry Crop DCV Obs Day Time CC Wind Temp Precip Meas Tech: ______Start Meas ______End Availability: ______Surveyors ______

OBS Detections Bear Classification Ecosystem Comments Obs Spp Grp UC Adult COY Young > 1 year Form # # M F UC M F UC M F UC Type # M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

OBS_BEAR_COSC_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Counts at Seasonal Concentrations Page ___/___

DCV Obs Date ______/______/______Aircraft / Boat / Ground Food Concentration: At Seasonal Peak? Y / N ; Salmon / Berry Crop Obs Day Time CC Wind Temp Precip Meas Tech: ______Start Meas ______End Availability: ______Surveyors ______

OBS Detections Bear Classification Ecosystem Comments Obs Spp Grp UC Adult COY Young > 1 year Form # # M F UC M F UC M F UC Type # M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

OBS_BEAR_COSC_2.0 Capture Form - Bear Stations -Part A Page ___/___ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______DC Grid Label ______Grid: Dim ______UTM ____/______/______Grid Cell Dim ______Interstation Dist ______OR Transect Label ______Trans Comment ______DC Trans: Lgth ______Bearing _____ UTM: Start ____/______/______End ____/______/______Interstation Dist ______

DC Capt Sta Grid Stratum Sta UTM Ecosystem Comments Label Cell # Zone/East/North Form Type / #

[* This form may be used to describe stations for capturing bears or their hair. Use this form to list all Stations from one Grid or Transect. Record Capture Session information associated with the stations listed above on copies of the reverse side of this form.]

CAP_BEAR_STAT_2.0 -Part A Capture Form - Bear Stations -Part B Page ___/___ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______DCV Surveyors ______Capt Sess Capt Sta Capt Set-up Bait / Lure Sprung Mech / Comments DC Label Label Mech Date

CAP_BEAR_STAT_1.5 -Part B Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair Collection Page __ /__ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______

DC Grid / Transect : Label ______Capt Sta Label ______Stratum ______CS Capt Sess Label ______Obs Date ______/______/______Surveyors ______DCV Sample Label /Samp # Spp? Comments Sample Label /Samp # Spp? Comments

Note: Label the envelope containing all the smaller samples of hair found during one visit at one station by referencing the Study Area, Grid, Cell #, Capture Station and the numbers of the individual samples contained in it. Example: VN5a: #1-9 = Valley Study Area, North Grid, Cell # 5, Capture Station label ‘a’, individual samples #'s 1-9.

OBS_BEAR_HAIR_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair Collection Page __ /__ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______

DC Grid / Transect : Label ______Capt Sta Label ______Stratum ______CS Capt Sess Label ______Obs Date ______/______/______Surveyors ______DCV Sample Label /Samp # Spp? Comments Sample Label /Samp # Spp? Comments

Note: Label the envelope containing all the smaller samples of hair found during one visit at one station by referencing the Study Area, Grid, Cell #, Capture Station and the numbers of the individual samples contained in it. Example: VN5a: #1-9 = Valley Study Area, North Grid, Cell # 5, Capture Station label ‘a’, individual samples #'s 1-9.

OBS_BEAR_HAIR_2.0 OBS_BEAR_HAIR_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair DNA Analysis Page __ /__ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______DC Grid / Transect : Label ______Stratum ______Lab Samples Date: Sent ______/_____/_____ Results Returned ______/_____/_____ Lab Name Contact Person Street Address City Province Postal Code Telephone - - Fax - - Emai l

Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 Marker 5 Marker 6 Marker 7 Marker 8 OBS Marker/Locus Name Marker Range Sample Label # Record allele length for each Marker listed above in the columns below. Spp Sex Bear Identifier Label / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

OBS_BEAR_LDNA_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair DNA Analysis Page __ /__ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______DC Grid / Transect : Label ______Stratum ______Lab Samples Date: Sent ______/_____/_____ Results Returned ______/_____/_____ Lab Name Contact Person Street Address City Province Postal Code Telephone - - Fax - - Emai l

Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 Marker 5 Marker 6 Marker 7 Marker 8 OBS Marker/Locus Name Marker Range Sample Label # Record allele length for each Marker listed above in the columns below. Spp Sex Bear Identifier Label / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

OBS_BEAR_LDNA_2.0 Animal Handling Form - Capture: Bear (Part A) Page ___ /___ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______DC Capture [Capture Sta ______] Capt Mech ______Capture UTM ____/______/______BEU ______

CS Capt Sess Label ______Obs Date ______/____/____ Time: Start ______End ______DCV Surveyors ______

OBS Spp ______Obs # ______Sex ______Age Class ______Age (Actual / Est) ______Reprod Cond ______Young: # ______Age(s) ______

Mark ID Mark Meth Model / Type Mark Location Mark ID Serial # Radio Freq Comments

Morphometric Measurements Zygo Width Front Foot Length Skull Length Front Pad Width Ear Length Hind Foot Length Neck Girth Hind Pad Width Chest Girth Nipple Length Total Length Baculum Length Tail Length Canine Length Shoulder Height Canine Width Weight Canine Span Animal Condition Tooth Wear (min, mod, heavy) Vulva Condition (normal, slightly swollen, swollen) Evidence of Nursing (rubbed, lactating, normal) Pelage/Fur Colour ______Pelage/Fur Condition ______Scarring ______Comments

HAN_BEAR_CAPF_2.0 Part A Animal Handling Form - Immobilization Data (Part B)

Immobilization & Reversal Information* Drug Vial # Exp Date Conc Vol Time Hit / Miss Range Injection site Method Comments (mg/ml) (ml)

*Include any treatment drugs (antibiotics, anthelmintics, etc.) administered.

Immobilization - Animal Observations** Time Resp Rate Heart Rate Rectal Behaviour/Comment (RRPM) (BPM) Temp

**The time should be noted, and observations made: at capture (if physical capture is used); at injection; when the animal is affected by drug (down); periodically while the animal is down; when treatment or reversal drugs are administered (if used); when the animal recovers (head up, standing up, fully recovered); and time of release.

Biological Samples Collected Tooth Fecal Blood Parasites Other

HAN_BEAR_CAPF_2.0 -Part B Animal Observation Form - Bear Relocation by Radio-telemetry Page ___/___

DC Block Label ______Stratum ______UTM ____/______/______

DCV Obs Date ______/____/____ Time: Start ______End ______Surveyors ______Ground / Air ; Remote Y /N # Marked Animals Available (in Study Area) ______; Total Marked Animals______OBS Obs Spp Grp Vis Sex Bear CMR Class Activ Mark Mark ID / Radio Relocation UTM BEU # # Class A Y I Meth Mark On Freq Zone/East/North M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

Obs # Comments Obs # Comments

OBS_BEAR_RADT_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Relocation by Radio-telemetry Page ___/___

DC Block Label ______Stratum ______UTM ____/______/______

DCV Obs Date ______/____/____ Time: Start ______End ______Surveyors ______Ground / Air ; Remote Y /N # Marked Animals Available ______; Total Marked ______OBS Obs Spp Grp Vis Sex Bear CMR Class Activ Mark Mark ID / Radio Relocation UTM BEU # # Class A Y I Meth Mark On Freq Zone/East/North M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

Obs # Comments Obs # Comments

OBS_BEAR_RADT_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Bear Sign & Sightings

Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Bear Sign & Sightings Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Transect Label The label of the transect within which animal Mandatory observations are made. Transects must be labelled so that each transect is unique within a project. A reused transect within a project takes the original label given to that transect, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. Trans Comment A description of the area in which the transect occurs Mandatory (freeform text). e.g. road; railroad; seismic line. Trans Lgth [km] The distance from the start to the end point of the Mandatory: RA/AA transect (km). Optional: PN Trans Width [m] The fixed-width of the transect being sampled (m). Mandatory Trans Bearing The orientation of the transect (degrees, values 0 to Mandatory if 360). transect is a straight line. Transect UTM: The start/end location of the transect using UTM grid Mandatory Start/End location. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the transects delineated must accompany this data form. # Person-mins The total time spent searching for sign/sightings of the Mandatory for Search Time focal species group (min.). e.g. 2 people search for 60 search counts. min. = 120 person minutes search time. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. CC The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds (<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken clouds.

OBS_BEAR_SIGN_2.0 1 Animal Observation Form - Bear Sign & Sightings

Field Name Description Requirement Wind The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey Mandatory using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h); 1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle (6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze, small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 = fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 = strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling (40-50 km/h). Temp The temperature at the start and end of the survey Mandatory (degrees Celsius). Precip The type of precipitation at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard Rain; S = Snow. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a Transect/Study Area. For each new Transect/Study Area, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible. Activity / Sign The activity of the animal when it was first detected or Mandatory the sign of activity. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Des The descriptor that best describes the activity/sign of Mandatory: RA/AA activity of the animal observed. Codes: refer to Optional: PN Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. No The number of sign elements. Mandatory if sign observed. Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory UC = Unclassified. Age Class The age class of the animal. Codes: J = Juvenile; A = Mandatory Adult; UC = Unclassified. Detection UTM The UTM grid location of the detected animal. Record Mandatory: RA/AA UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or Optional: PN aerial photograph) must accompany this data form that shows the location of the detected animal(s).

OBS_BEAR_SIGN_2.0 2 Animal Observation Form - Bear Sign & Sightings

Field Name Description Requirement Ecosystem Form The type of habitat form used to record environmental Mandatory Type / # attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form; OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional observation (freeform text). Voucher Label A unique label (within a project) assigned to a Mandatory if voucher specimen. This label should be meaningful collection made. with respect to the Design Component in which it was found. e.g. a mouse found on grid A, station A, with an observation # could be recorded as A/A/#.

OBS_BEAR_SIGN_2.0 3 Animal Observation Form - Bear Counts at Seasonal Concentrations

Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Bear Counts at Seasonal Concentrations Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Aircraft / Boat / Indicate which method of transport was used to Mandatory Ground conduct the survey by marking the appropriate box. Food Concentration Indicate whether bear food concentrations are at their Mandatory seasonal peak by marking the appropriate box. Codes: Y = Yes; N = No. Indicate what type of food concentration is in the area by marking the appropriate box. Record food quantity (e.g. average number of berries per 1x1 m plots), and comment on the availability of this food to the bears (freeform text). Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. CC The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds (<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken clouds. Wind The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey Mandatory using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h); 1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle (6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze, small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 = fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 = strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling (40-50 km/h). Temp The temperature at the start and end of the survey Mandatory (degrees Celsius). Precip The type of precipitation at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard Rain; S = Snow.

OBS_BEAR_COSC_2.0 4 Animal Observation Form - Bear Counts at Seasonal Concentrations

Field Name Description Requirement Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a Study Area. For each new Study Area, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible. Grp # Groups together individuals (thus observations) that Mandatory when were found at the same location. Groups must be individuals are numbered so that they are unique within a Study Area. found together. Bear Classification The number of observed bears in each class. Codes Mandatory and Classes: UC = Unclassified; Adult; COY= Cubs Of the Year; Young >1 Year (subadults); M = Male; F = Female. Ecosystem Form The type of habitat form used to record environmental Mandatory Type / # attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form; OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional observation (freeform text).

OBS_BEAR_COSC_2.0 5 Capture Form - Bear Station

Coding Instructions for the Capture Form - Bear Station Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Part A Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Grid Label The label of the grid within which animal Mandatory observations are made. Grids must be labeled so that each grid is unique within a project. A reused grid within a project takes the original label assigned to that grid, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Grid Dim [m x m] The dimensions (X by Y) of the grid used in the Mandatory when survey (m x m). grids used. Grid UTM The UTM grid location of the Grid at its NW corner. Mandatory when Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map grids used. (and/or aerial photograph) delineating the Design Component must accompany this data form. Grid Cell Dim The dimensions (X by Y) of the grid cells used in the Mandatory [m x m] survey [m x m]. Interstation Dist [m] The standard distance between stations (m). Note: Mandatory record the distance between stations in both the X and Y dimensions when grids are used. Transect Label The label of the transect within which animal Mandatory observations are made. Transects must be labelled so that each transect is unique within a project. A reused transect within a project takes the original label given to that transect, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Trans Comment A description of the area in which the transect occurs Optional e.g. road; railroad; seismic line, or more detail about how the capture stations are set-up along the transect (freeform text). Trans Lgth [km] The distance from the start to the end point of the Mandatory: RA/AA transect (km). Optional: PN Trans Bearing The orientation of the transect (degrees, values 0 to Mandatory if 360). transect is a straight line. Transect UTM: The start/end location of the transect using UTM grid Mandatory Start/End location. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the transects delineated must accompany this data form.

CAP_BEAR_STAT_2.0 6 Capture Form - Bear Station

Field Name Description Requirement Interstation Dist [m] The standard distance between stations (m). Note: Mandatory record the distance between stations in both the X and Y dimensions when grids are used. Capt Sta Label The label of the station at which animal observations Mandatory are made. Stations must be labelled so that each station is unique within a project. Grid Cell # The number of the cell (within the grid) within which Mandatory animal observations are made. Cells must be numbered so that each cell is unique within a grid. A reused cell within a project takes the original number assigned to that cell, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. Sta UTM The UTM grid location of the Station. Record UTM Mandatory as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the station location must accompany this data form. Ecosystem Form The type of habitat form used to record environmental Mandatory Type / # attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form; OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional Station (freeform text). Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Part B Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Capt Sess Label The label of the Capture Session. This label must Mandatory correspond to one of the previously assigned Capture Session labels entered on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form. Capt Sta Label The label of the station at which animal observations Mandatory are made. Stations must be labelled so that each station is unique within a project. Capt Mech / # The type(s) of mechanism(s) used to try to capture the Mandatory

CAP_BEAR_STAT_2.0 7 Capture Form - Bear Station

Field Name Description Requirement target taxa. Record the type(s) of capture mechanism(s) and the number of each type that is set- up along the Transect, within the Grid, or at a particular Capture Station. Capture Mechanism Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Set-up Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory Capture or Detection Mechanisms were set-up in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Bait / Lure The type of bait/lure used to attract the species to the Mandatory Scent Station (freeform text). e.g., FAS (Fatty Acid Scent), Urine. If bait/lure was not used record N/A. Sprung Mech Comments on the Capture Mechanisms. This may Mandatory Comments include whether any had been set-off (sprung/not functioning) during the capture session. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional Capture Session (freeform text).

CAP_BEAR_STAT_2.0 8 Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair Collection

Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair Collection Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Grid / Transect The label of the grid within which animal Mandatory Label observations are made. Grids/Transects must be labeled so that each grid/transects is unique within a project. A reused grid/transects within a project takes the original label assigned to that grid/transects, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Capt Sta Label The label assigned by the surveyor(s) to identify a Mandatory particular Capture Station within a survey. Capture Stations must be labelled uniquely within a project. Note: more than one Capture Mechanism (trap) may be used per Capture Station, especially in high strata. Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. Capt Sess Label The label of the Capture Session. This label must Mandatory correspond to one of the previously assigned Capture Session labels entered on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Sample Label The label on the front of the envelope containing Mandatory multiple bear hair samples from one capture station. Note: This label must be unique within a project and kept the same for each capture station. It must reference the Study Area, Grid, Cell #, Capture Station and the numbers of the individual samples contained in it. Example: VN5a: #1-9 = Valley Study Area, North Grid, Cell # 5, Capture Station label ‘a’, individual samples #'s 1-9.

OBS_BEAR_HAIR_2.0 9 Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair Collection

Field Name Description Requirement Samp # The number of one of the individual hair samples Mandatory contained in the group sample envelope. For each new capture station (and new group sample envelope label) number individual samples sequentially starting with 1. Spp ? The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional collection (freeform text).

OBS_BEAR_HAIR_2.0 10 Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair DNA Analysis

Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Bear Hair DNA Analysis Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Grid / Transect The label of the grid within which animal Mandatory Label observations are made. Grids/Transects must be labeled so that each grid/transects is unique within a project. A reused grid/transects within a project takes the original label assigned to that grid/transects, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. Lab Samples The complete mailing address of the lab that Mandatory processed the bear hair for DNA analysis. Also include the name of a contact person and a telephone/fax number and/or email address. Date: Sent The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory Results Returned bear hair samples were sent to a lab for DNA analysis and the date when the results were received. Markers: Marker Record the name of each microsatellite marker, or Mandatory name; Primer microsatellite loci (i.e. the name given to the location Name; Range on the DNA, e.g., G10B), as well as its range. In the column below this information, record the length (measured in base pairs) of each pair of alleles at each microsatellite loci. Sample Label The label on the front of the envelope containing Mandatory multiple bear hair samples from one capture station. Note: This label must be unique within a project and kept the same for each capture station. It must reference the Study Area, Grid, Cell #, Capture Station and the numbers of the individual samples contained in it. Example: VN5a: #1-9 = Valley Study Area, North Grid, Cell # 5, Capture Station label ‘a’, individual samples #'s 1-9. Samp # The number of one of the individual hair samples Mandatory contained in the group sample envelope. For each new capture station (and new group sample envelope label) number individual samples sequentially starting with 1.

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Field Name Description Requirement Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal. Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory UC = Unclassified. Bear Identifier This is the unique label of the individual bear hair Mandatory Label sample assigned by the lab after DNA analysis. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional collection (freeform text).

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Coding Instructions for the Animal Handling Form - Capture: Bear Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Capt Sta Label The label assigned by the surveyor(s) to identify a Mandatory if particular Capture Station within a survey. Capture Capture Stations Stations must be labelled uniquely within a project. used. Note: more than one Capture Mechanism (trap) may be used per Capture Station, especially in high strata. Capt Mech The mechanism or technique used to capture an Mandatory animal. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Capture UTM The UTM grid location of the Capture location. Mandatory Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the Capture location must accompany this data form. BEU The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the animal Mandatory observations are being made. Codes: refer to “Broad Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.) available on the FTP site; ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc Capt Sess Label The label of the Capture Session. This label must Mandatory correspond to one of the previously assigned Capture Session labels entered on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC.

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Field Name Description Requirement Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a capture session. For each capture session, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory UC = Unclassified. Age Class The age class of the animal. Codes: J = Juvenile; A = Mandatory Adult; UC = Unclassified. Age Record the age of the captured animal (years). Optional Indicate whether this represents actual years or an estimation of the animal's age by circling one. Reprod Cond The reproductive condition of the animal, where one Optional of the pre-defined conditions is available. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Young: # The number of young the captured animal has. Mandatory Young: Age(s) Record the age of the captured animal's young (years). Mandatory Indicate whether this represents actual years or an estimation of the animal's age by circling one. Marking Method Indicate the method used to mark the animals. Codes: Mandatory refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Model / Type The model/type of the instrument/method used to Optional mark the animal (freeform text). Mark Location The location of the mark on the animal (freeform Mandatory text). Mark ID The mark ID of an animal that has been captured. e.g. Mandatory colour of left/right ear tags, collar number, etc. Note: Mark ID must be recorded every time the animal is caught, including the initial capture. Serial # The serial number found on the device used to mark Mandatory if serial the animal. e.g. on the back of a collar or ear tag. numbers used. Radio Freq [Hz] The frequency of the radio transmitter attached to the Mandatory if radio animal (Hz). telemetry used. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional marked animal (freeform text). Zygo Width [cm] The distance from the tip of one orbital bone to the tip Mandatory of the second orbital bone (cm). Calipers are necessary for this measurement. Skull Lgth [cm] The distance from the upper jaw gum line to the tip of Mandatory the occipital condyle (cm). Calipers are necessary for this measurement. Ear Length [cm] The distance from the base of the notch of the lower Mandatory part of the ear to the uppermost margin of the ear (cm). Neck Girth [cm] The distance around the neck (cm). Mandatory Chest Girth [cm] The distance around the chest (cm). Note: this Mandatory measurement is taken behind the shoulders. Total Length [cm] The distance from the tip of the nose to the tip of the Mandatory tail vertebrae along the contour of the body (cm).

Field Name Description Requirement Tail Length [cm] The distance from the base of the first caudal Mandatory vertebrae to the tip of the last tail vertebrae, exclusive of the hairs (cm). Shoulder Height The distance from the top of the shoulder above the Mandatory [cm] shoulder blade to the bottom of the front foot (cm). Weight [kg] The weight of the captured animal (kg). If this Mandatory measurement can not be collected for some reason (i.e. animal escaped), provide an explanation in the “Comment” field. Front Foot Length The vertical distance from the back of the front foot Mandatory [cm] pad to the tip of the toes, taken at the longest location (cm). Front Pad Width The horizontal distance across the front pad of the foot Mandatory [cm] of the bear, taken at its widest location (cm). Hind Foot Length The distance from the back of the hind foot pad (from Mandatory [cm] the end of the heel bone, calcaneum) to the tip of the toes, taken where the length is greatest (cm). Hind Pad Width The horizontal distance across the hind pad of the foot Mandatory [cm] of the bear, taken at its widest location (cm). Nipple Length [cm] The distance from the base of the nipple to the tip of Optional the nipple (cm). Baculum Length The distance from the base of the baculum bone to the Optional [cm] tip of the baculum bone (cm). Canine Length The distance from the base (at the gums) of the canine Optional [mm] tooth to the top (end) of the canine tooth (mm). Canine Width [mm] The distance from the front edge to the back edge of Optional the canine tooth (mm). Note: this measurement is taken at the gum line. Canine Span [mm] The distance between the tip of one canine tooth to the Optional tip of the other canine tooth (mm). Tooth Wear The condition of the teeth of the captured animal Optional (freeform text). Vulva Condition The condition of the vulva of the captured animal Optional (freeform text). Evidence of Record if there is any evidence that the captured Optional Nursing animal is nursing (freeform text). Pelage/Fur Colour Record the colour of the pelage of the captured animal Optional (freeform text). Pelage/Fur The condition of the pelage of the captured animal Optional Condition (freeform text). Scarring Record if the captured animal has scarring on it Optional (freeform text). Comments Additional information on the animal's condition, or Mandatory any injuries it may have. Also indicate the animal's condition at the time of release (freeform text). Drug The name of the drug administered to the animal Mandatory if a drug Part B being captured (for immobilization/ reversal was administered. purposes). Vial # The number on the vial containing the drug that was Mandatory if a drug

Field Name Description Requirement administered to the animal being captured (for was administered. immobilization/ reversal purposes). Exp Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory vial of immobilization / reversal drug expire. e.g. 1995/04/17. Conc [mg/ml] The concentration of the drug that was administered to Mandatory if a drug the animal being captured (for immobilization/ was administered. reversal purposes), (mg/ml). Vol [ml] The volume of the drug that was administered to the Mandatory if a drug animal being captured (for immobilization/reversal was administered. purposes), (ml). Time The time at which the drug that was administered to Mandatory if a drug the animal being captured (for immobilization/ was administered. reversal purposes). Use the 24 hour clock. Hit/Miss When a drug is administered by darting the animal, Mandatory if a drug indicate whether it hit or missed the animal being was administered. captured by marking the appropriate box. Range [m] The distance from which the immobilization drug was Mandatory if a drug shot (m). was administered by using darts. Injection site The location on the animal where the drug was Mandatory if a drug administered. was administered. Method The method used to administer the drug to the animal Mandatory if a drug being captured (for immobilization/ reversal was administered. purposes). Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional drug or animal being captured during immobilization / reversal purposes (freeform text). Time The time at which the observation monitoring the Mandatory animal's behaviour (after being immobilized) was made. Use the 24 hour clock. Resp Rate (RRPM) The captured animal's respiratory rate at the time of Mandatory observation (breathes per minute). Heart Rate (BPM) The captured animal's heart rate at the time of Mandatory observation (heart beats per minute). Rectal Temp The captured animal's rectal temperature at the time of Mandatory observation (degrees Celsius). Behaviour/ Notes on the captured animal's behaviour and any Optional Comments other additional information that may be relevant to the animal (freeform text). Biological Samples For each biological sample taken, mark the Mandatory Collected appropriate box. Include a voucher label and comments on the line beside the box (freeform text).

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Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Bear Relocation by Radio-telemetry Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Block Label The label of the block being surveyed. Blocks must be Mandatory labelled uniquely within a project. For repeat surveys, use the block label assigned in the original project. Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. UTM The UTM grid location at the center of the Design Mandatory Component. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) delineating the Design Component must accompany this data form. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Ground/Air Indicate which method of transport was used to Mandatory conduct the survey by marking the appropriate box. Remote Indicate whether the radio-telemetry receiver was Mandatory used remotely (by marking the appropriate box). Codes Y = Yes; N = No. # Marked Animals Record the number of marked animals available for Mandatory if Available (in Study resight/relocation in the Study Area during that visit. required for Area) analysis. Total Marked Record the total number of animals that have been Mandatory if Animals marked in the Study Area. required for analysis. Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a block (or Study Area if blocks are not being used). For each new block, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory

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Field Name Description Requirement the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible. Grp # Groups together individuals (thus observations) that Mandatory when were found at the same location. Groups must be individuals are numbered so that they are unique within a Study Area. found together. Vis Indicate if the animal was sighted or if its location was Mandatory found by tracking alone. Codes: Y = Yes (animal was sighted); N = No (animal was not sighted). Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory UC = Unclassified. Bear Classification The number of observed bears in each class. Codes Mandatory and Classes: UC = Unclassified; Adult; COY= Cubs Of the Year; Young >1 Year (subadults); M = Male; F = Female. CMR Class Indicate the CMR class(es) that apply to the observed Mandatory for bear, by marking the appropriate box(es). Codes: A = CMR surveys bears of All Ages; Y = grizzly bears greater or equal to 2 Years old (and black bears greater or equal to 1 Year old); I = Independent bears. For more details see the field procedure section of the Capture-Mark- Resight protocol in the Bear manual (No.21). Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected. Mandatory: RA/AA Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 Optional: PN [Forms]. Marking Method Indicate the method used to mark the animals. Codes: Mandatory refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Mark ID / Mark on? The mark ID of an animal that has been captured. e.g. Mandatory colour of left/right ear tags, collar number, etc. Also record whether the mark found is still on the animal. Codes: Y = Yes; N = No. Radio Freq [Hz] The frequency of the radio transmitter attached to the Mandatory if radio animal (Hz). telemetry used. Relocation UTM The UTM grid location of the relocated animal. Mandatory Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) must accompany this data form that shows the location of the detected animal(s). BEU The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the animal Mandatory observations are being made. Codes: refer to “Broad Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.) available on the FTP site; ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a block. For each new block, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional

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Field Name Description Requirement observation (freeform text).

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