Table 1.
Period | Adult harvest rate (%) | Population trends |
---|---|---|
1975–1984 | 11.5 | Stable |
1985–1997 | 6.1 | Increasing |
1998–2002a | 12.9 | Declining |
2003–2007a | 8. 6 | Increasing |
2008–2011b | 11.0 | Stable |
2012–2014b | 13.5 | Possibly declining |
aSpecial conservation measures in Canada
bConservation Order in the U.S. and special conservation measures in Canada