Capture and Transport

Last Review/Updated: June 21, 2006

Photo of the Helicopter used to transport female caribou from capture site Helicopter used for transport of female caribou from capture site to near fenced compound. Females are tested with a portable ultrasound machine to ensure they are pregnant before transporting them.
Photo of the Female bundled up in a harness Female bundled up in harness to make travel in helicopter safe and secure. She is carefully lifted from the helicopter that collected her from capture site.
Photo of the Female in a harness being gently lifted onto skidoo Female in harness gently lifted onto skidoo sled for comfortable transport to the fenced compound.
Photo of Tranquilized caribou being provided with oxygen Tranquilized caribou provided with oxygen for proper care during transport from helicopter to fenced compound.
Photo of a Caribou being kept secure on sled during transport Caribou kept secure on sled during transport to fenced compound, which is located inside Little Smoky herd range.
Photo of the skidoo Entering fenced compound with caribou on sled Entering fenced compound with caribou on sled.
Photo of a man injecting Reversal agent is injected into captured female Reversal agent is injected into captured female just prior to release to counteract the effects of the transquilizer. A wildlife veterinarian does this to ensure proper care.
Photo of Female leaving processing area Female leaves processing area to seek security in wooded part of fenced compound. Troughs are used for feeding.
Photo of A relieved female departing the processing area A relieved female departs the processing area to the familiar security of the wooded area.