1. 2004 - Squirrel Declines and Camp Expansions Squirrel Workshop November 20-21, 2004

2. Cone Abundance

3. Spring Densities

4. Fall Densities

5. Overwinter Survival

6. May Females

7. Breeding Females

8. Age of Breeding Females

9. Yearly Julian Birthdates of 1st Litters

10. Litter Sizes

11. Daily Growth Rates

12. Emerging Juveniles

13. Yearly Core Data Collected Trapping –March-August; December (not 98, 03) –Weights, reproductive conditions Behaviour –SU territory mapping (A-J, 1-10) –Focals (10 breeding females,once/week, 1 obs every 30 sec for 10 min) –Bequeathal information –Casual observations

14. Nests –Parturition dates –Growth rates –Genetic samples –Sex ratio –Nest locations and types Middens –Ownership census (May, August) –Condition, defense, activity Yearly Core Data Collected

15. Other –Cones –Buds –Mushrooms Files –Trapping –Behaviour –Juv –Midden –Admums –Flastall Yearly Core Data Collected

28. Costs To Run Squirrel Camp Salaries –$2200/month x 2 months x 2 people = $ 8,800 –$2000/month x 4 months x 4 people = $32,000 Food & Accommodation –$200/month x 2 months x 2 people =$ 800 –$200/month x 4 months x 4 people =$ 3,200 Vehicle Fuel, Maintenance and Repairs =$ 6,500 Airfare to/from Whitehorse = $ 1,500

29. Equipment Purchases and Repairs –Refurbish 60 collars = $ 3,650 –Purchase 15 collars =$ 2,875 –Repair and service 7 receivers = $ 900 Miscellaneous –Satellite phone =$ 280 –Trapping kits = $ 260 –Peanut butter = $ 200 –Other = $ 400 Total cost for 4 person crew for 1 year = $61,165 Costs To Run Squirrel Camp