Not sure which tag is best for your study? Start by considering the following:
- What data are desired? Your study objectives and research goals will dictate what technology and sampling parameters are most appropriate for your application.
- How will the tags be attached? The attachment technique best suited for your research will depend on your species’ physiology and behaviors, the habitat characteristics, and whether animals are restrained or not during attachment.
- Is remote data access required? If you plan to physically recover tags, archival instruments can be used. However, if your animals cannot be recaptured satellite transmitting tags are necessary.
- What is your target deployment duration? There is a trade-off between tag size and battery capacity. Think about what resolution you need and your target deployment length. Remember, duty-cycling can be used to extend the tag life.
- What is your budget? Wildlife Computers supplies a range of tags that vary in price. In general, cost increases with additional tag sensors and complexity of data collected.
Do you have an immediate need for tags or want to increase your sample size at a reduced price?
Wildlife Computers offers a limited and variable stock of “bargain” tags.
What are “Bargain” Tags?
Bargain tags are inactive models, often more than two-years old, or tags experiencing modest failures. These tags are tested, calibrated, and deemed eligible to deploy. Bargain tags are not covered under warranty. You cannot hold or reserve bargain items. Supply is limited and once they are gone, they are gone. Bargain tags perfect for students, early-career researchers, or anyone needing just a few tags for pilot projects or new hypotheses. Bargain tags offer an affordable way to expand your research or try something new*.
How it Works
Contact tags@wildlifecomputers.com to learn what is in stock and make your order.
*Bargain tags should not be used for high-profile projects or projects with low risk tolerance. While we are confident the bargain tags will work as expected, there is more inherent risk when deploying these tags.
If you still aren’t sure where to start or what tags you need, contact Wildlife Computers and speak to one of our technical sales consultants. Our team uses knowledge gathered over the last 30 years on best practices, techniques, and procedures to make recommendations for getting the data you need to meet your objectives. Fill out the form and we will get back to you.