Metadata for Upper Clark Fork River Basin Elk Winter Locations (1984-2005) Metadata for Upper Clark Fork River Basin Elk Winter Locations (1984-2005)

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Identification Information:

Citation:

Originator: Blue Eyed Nellie Consulting, Inc.

Originator: Montana Fish, Wildilfe & Parks

Publication date: 12/04/2007

Title:

Upper Clark Fork River Basin Elk Winter Locations (1984-2005)

Publication place: Helena, Montana
Publisher: Montana State Library

Online linkage: https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Shapefiles/Wildlife_ClarkFork2007.zip

Larger Work Citation:

Title: Upper Clark Fork River Basin Wildlife Locations (1977-2007)
Online linkage: http://mslapps.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={4a76f7ca-78bf-11e3-a574-d231feb1dc81}

Browse graphic file name: https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Documents/Maps/Individual/20090402_342_09doj0001_elk.pdf

Abstract:

Data was acquired during aerial surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) between 1984 and 2005. The aerial surveys were conducted annually to count and classify elk in the area. Data are used by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in their management responsibilities to set hunting seasons, determine population trends, and identify critical habitats. Observations were recorded on data forms and locations either plotted on USFS Maps (Deerlodge National Forest) or recorded by specific location.

The data represents winter observations of elk. It is not intended to represent overall or annual distribution. Each individual observation represents one or more animals. Density of observations does not necessarily equal density of animals.

Purpose:

To provide wildlife data for use in the Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP). The data is intended to aid in NRDP project planning and implementation by identifying key wildlife habitats.

Time period of content:

Beginning date: 12/1984
Ending date: 12/2006
Currentness reference: ground condition

Access constraints: None

Use constraints:

The data represents winter elk locations. It is not intended to portray overall or annual distribution. Users must assume responsibility to determine the usability of this data for their purposes. This data set is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. FWP makes no representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to the accuracy or completeness of this data set and assumes no responsibility for the suitability of this data set for a particular purpose. FWP will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in this data set.

The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.

Point of contact:

Dan Hook
Blue Eyed Nellie Consulting, Inc.
13 Mountain View
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Telephone: 406-563-5612
E-Mail: dhook@bresnan.net

Data Quality Information:

Attribute accuracy report:

Excellent. Data was collected and digitized by the same local Biologist. Data was digitized on 1:100,000 Bureau of Land Management maps.

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report: The data were digitized on 1:100,000 BLM maps.

Vertical positional accuracy report: The data were digitized on 1:100,000 BLM maps.

Lineage:

Source information:

Originator: Blue Eyed Nellie Consulting, Inc.
Publication date: 04/07/2004
Title: Elk_Combo
Source scale denominator: 100,000
Type of source media: paper maps
Beginning date: 1984
Ending date: 06/01/2002

Process step:

FWP field data observation forms from 1984 through 2002 and maps were used to identify GIS locations on BLM 1:100,000 maps. Data was digitized on screen using Arcview 3.2 using the following 1:100,000 scale Digital Raster Graphics (DRGs) as base maps (Missoula East, Elliston, Philipsburg, Butte North, and Butte South). The DRGs were obtained from the Natural Resource Information System at http://nris.mt.gov/gis/.

Process date: 11/2004

Process contact:

Dan Hook
Blue Eyed Nellie Consulting, Inc.
13 Mtn View
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Telephone: 406-563-5612
E-Mail: dhook@bresnan.net

Process step:

FWP field data observation forms from 1988 through 2005 were used to identify GIS locations on BLM 1:100,000 maps. Data was digitized on screen using Arcview 3.2 using the following 1:100,000 scale Digital Raster Graphics (DRGs) as base maps (Missoula East, Elliston, Philipsburg, Butte North, and Butte South). The DRGs were obtained from the Natural Resource Information System at http://nris.mt.gov/gis/.

Process date: 11/2007

Process contact:

Dan Hook
Blue Eyed Nellie Consulting, Inc
13 Mtn View
Anaconda, MT 59711
Telephone: 406-563-5612
E-Mail: dhook@bresnan.net

Process step:

Merged elk.shp and elk07.shp to produce ElkWinter.shp. Added and populated TOTAL field.

Process date: 12/04/2007

Process contact:

Lydia Bailey
GIS & Natural Resource Data Manager
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East 6th Ave
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620-0701
Telephone: 406-444-5365
E-Mail: lbailey@mt.gov

Spatial Data Organization Information:

Point and vector object information:

SDTS object type: Entity point

SDTS object count: 2923

Spatial Reference Information:

Horizontal coordinate system definition:

Grid coordinate system name: State Plane Coordinate System 1983

SPCS zone identifier: 2500

Lambert conformal conic:

Standard parallel: 45
Standard parallel: 49
Longitude of central meridian: -109.5
Latitude of projection origin: 44.25
False easting: 600000.00000
False northing: 0.00000

Planar distance units: meters

Geodetic model:

Horizontal datum name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of flattening ratio: 298.257222

Entity and Attribute Information:

Entity type label: ElkWinter

Entity type definition: Shapefile Attribute Table

Attribute label: FID

Attribute definition: Shapefile sequence number

Attribute label: Shape

Attribute definition: Feature geometry

Attribute label: BULLS

Attribute definition: Number of adult bulls observed.

Attribute label: COWS

Attribute definition: Number of adult cows observed.

Attribute label: CALVES

Attribute definition: Number of young of year observed.

Attribute label: TOTAL

Attribute definition: Total number of elk observed.

Attribute label: UNCLASSIFI

Attribute definition: Number of unclassified elk observed.

Attribute label: OBS_DATE

Attribute definition: Observation date of aerial survey.

Attribute label: DEDIST

Attribute definition:: Deer/Elk/Lion hunting district. Note: hunting district boundaries and numbers are subject to change.

Distribution Information:

Distributor:

Montana State Library
PO Box 201800
Helena, MT 59620-1800
Telephone: 406-444-5354
Telephone: 406-444-5354
TDD/TTY telephone: Montana Relay 711
Fax: 406-444-0266
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov

Resource description: Downloadable Data

Distribution liability:

The Montana State Library provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.

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Metadata Reference Information:

Metadata date: 03/20/2014

Metadata review date: 08/14/2009

Metadata review date: 03/14/2008

Metadata contact:

Lydia Bailey
GIS & Natural Resource Data Manager
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
1420 East 6th Ave
PO Box 200701
Helena, MT 59620-0701
Telephone: 406-444-5365
E-Mail: lbailey@mt.gov