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6. Monitor populations to determine additional removal <br />level (University). <br />7. Conduct additional removal as needed under contract. <br />The services provided by me include design of the removal <br />program, public hearing participation, answering technical questions <br />on goose ecology and management, humane and professional removal <br />of problem geese, coordination of permits and bird disposal via the <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and evaluation of the <br />effectiveness of the program. <br />Based on our experiences elsewhere, the cost will beSlOOO per <br />goose concentration site per year. It is my understanding that you <br />wish to control the summer population at Long Lake, thus the cost <br />would be $1,000 per year. These funds cover salaries for a crew of 6 <br />University students, transportation, and equipment maintenance <br />costs, etc. Capture and removal is done during the flightless period, <br />extending from the second week of June to the first week of July. <br />Because we have only three weeks to do removal, crews and <br />equipment needs must be plan in advance, therefore, steps 1 and 2 <br />should be completed by 1 May, 1989. <br />Based on previous research, I recommend a 4*year adult and <br />young removal program to reduced the flock, followed by removals <br />at two-year intervals to maintain low numbers. <br />An alternative control method would be hunting by licensed <br />hunters during the special early Canada goose hunting season or <br />during the regular season. I recommend you contact Jon Parker, <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (445-9393) for details. <br />Sincerely yours. <br />James A. Cooper <br />Associate Professor <br />cc.Roger Johnson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />Jon Parker, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />Richard Wetzel, U. S. Department of Agriculture