State of current knowledge on survey methods to monitor Alberta’s feral horse populations

Describes the advantages and disadvantages of minimum count surveys and distance sampling as the two methods used to determine feral horse populations in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.