What
Species:
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm very confident
Observation Method(s):
Tracks Observed
Count:
1
Count Type:
Absolute
Sex:
Unknown
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Unknown
Species Account:
Observer took several photos of tracks in snow. High quality snow tracking conditions. Photos strongly indicate wolverine based on size (~4-5 inches in length), imprint of metapodial pad on front track, and splayed toes with claw prints. Tracks followed meandering path, heading uphill. Observation is about 5 miles south of known wolverine maternal den in upper Carmen Creek drainage.
Photo(s):
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 45.3,-113.7
Location Precision:
±50 meters
Location Resource:
Transformed Location
Location Use:
Unknown
Habitat Description:
Subalpine conifer forest community with whitebark pine component; within 1/2 mile of alpine treeline. Steep topography, south-southwest aspect, 8,264 ft. elevation.
Region:
Game Management Unit:
County:
When
Date Time:
April 12, 2015 (All day)
Date/Time Precision:
Day
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
The observer showed photos to and consulted with IDFG Salmon Region Wildlife Diversity Biologist Beth Waterbury for track identification.
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
SA code (IDFG Reference Code):
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Verified