Abstract
 Satellite Mallard Tracking Using ArcIMS Track: Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management Author(s): Hanna Ford, Brian Culpepper, Robert James The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) Satellite Mallard Tracking program allows biologist to collect valuable information relating to migration routes and breeding locations of mallards in the Mississippi Flyway, while also providing a new, exciting way for the public to be involved in waterfowl management. Mallard ducks are captured in Arkansas during February and March and are fitted with a Platform Type Transmitter (PTT). These PTTs acquire and transmit locations according to pre-programmed intervals. These location transmissions are processed and reliable locations are automatically posted to an IMS site where users may track the ducks as they migrate. This paper will disseminate the paths taken to get the AGFC Satellite Mallards off the ground. Hanna Ford Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Management Division 2 Natural Resources Dr. Little Rock , AR 72205 US Phone: 501-223-6366 Fax: 501-223-6452 E-mail: hlford@agfc.state.ar.us Brian Culpepper CAST, University of Arkansas 12 Ozark Hall Fayetteville , AR 72701 US Phone: 4795756159 Fax: 4795755218 E-mail: brian@cast.uark.edu Robert James Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Wildlife Mangement Division 2 Natural Resources Drive Little Rock , AR 72205 US Phone: 501-978-7318 Fax: 501-223-6452 E-mail: rajames@agfc.state.ar.us |
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