The ACCWM has developed the Taking Caribou of Caribou management plan for the Cape Bathurst, Bluenose-West, and Bluenose-East barren-ground caribou herds, addressing the needs to: develop a cooperative approach to managing for the herds; protect the habitat in the herds’ range; and make decisions on the shared harvests in an open and fair manner. The plan was developed in consultation with most of the communities that harvest from the three herds. The ultimate goal was to ensure that there are caribou today and for future generations. The Management Plan is a working document used in developing specific management tools such as Action Plans. This report presents the recent scientific knowledge and status of the Cape Bathurst, Bluenose-West, and Bluenose-East Caribou Herds and gaps in knowledge. Research suggestions are presented for consideration by the co-management boards responsible for managing these herds.
