B--B--STATISTICAL CONSULTING TO THE AMBCC PROGRAM ON THE SUBSISTENCE HARVEST OF MIGRATORY BIRDS.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to award a sole-source contract to Solutions Statistical Consulting, led by Dr. J Reynolds in Anchorage, Alaska, to conduct specialized statistical consulting on the Migratory Bird Subistence Harvest Survey data. The primary objective is to develop a proposal outlining culturally sensitive, statistically rigorous, and cost-effective methods for monitoring the subsistence harvest of migratory birds in Alaska. This contract aims to address critical issues related to the statewide survey of migratory bird subsistence harvest through comprehensive analysis of existing data. Key tasks under this contract include researching background information related to subsistence harvest surveys, preparing and submitting a detailed proposal describing the analytical approach, delivering a written report on the statistical findings, and presenting the results to an ad-hoc committee. The award supports the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council (AMBCC) program and is intended to enhance the effectiveness and cultural appropriateness of harvest monitoring methods, facilitating better management and conservation decisions.