PR (Wolf 2020): 047 - Inuvialuit wildlife studies: Western Arctic wolf research project progress report, 1987- 1988. Part A

The Wildlife Management Advisory Council (WMAC-NWT) and the Inuvialuit Game Council (IGC) approved a wolf-prey research program because wolves in the area prey predominately on caribou (Rangifer tarandus), which is an important food species for Inuvialuit. Wolves are also an Important fur resource used in the communties or sold for economic benefit. The Inuvialuit are interested in maintaining a wolf population that is a part of the natural environment and can meet their needs, yet not jeopardize their opportunity to harvest caribou.