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agency personnel. Selected target populations will be reduced by <br />capturing and removing young and adults during the summer flightless <br />period (Martz et al: 1982). Growth in these populations will be measured <br />by 1) ascertaining nest densities using methods similar to that of Cooper <br />(1978 ), 2) by conducting brood counts prior arrival of migrants in mid- <br />September, and by doing population counts from .August to December. <br />Chronology of Research Activities: <br />1992 <br />15 May -5 June -- identify brood concentrations, model populations and <br />estimate goose removal levels; participate in public hearing and attain <br />permits. <br />5 dune -7 July -- coordinate and conduct goose removal. <br />1 August -31 December -- conduct population counts and read markers at <br />goose concentration sites. <br />1993.-95 <br />January-15 April -- summarize data and prepare annual report. It <br />15 April -5 June -- conduct nest density surveys and brood counts; estimate <br />goose removal using population model. <br />5 June -1 July -- coordinate and conduct goose removal. <br />15 August -31 December -- conduct population counts and- read markers at <br />goose concentration sites. <br />Literature Cited: <br />Barry, C.T. 1977. The mortality of Yorkshire Canada geese. Wildfowl <br />28:35 -47. <br />Cooper, J.A. 19750 Estimating Canada goose survival in an urban <br />environment from neckband. observations. 37th Midwest Fish and <br />Wildlife Conference, Toronto, Ontario. <br />