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Grower's Guide Page 5 of 6 Crop Management Practices Minimizing the amount of time grain remains on the ground will lower the risk of geese locating the crop. Straight combining and mechanical drying reduces the risks associated with swathing. *POPULATION MANAGEMENT The major drawback of the methods discussed in this brochure is that they may cause geese to move to other crop fields. Consequently, goose population control is essential. Hunting is the most effective method of controlling goose populations. Methods described in this brochure are designed to supplement, not replace, hunting. In response to expanding goose populations, the DNR has created and expanded Special Goose Seasons in recent years in addition to the regular waterfowl season to, in par, provide the opportunity to take Canada geese causing problems (See the current issue of Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations for details on seasons and bag limits). Growers and their neighbors control the access for hunters to take geese. Growers who experience goose damage are encouraged to provide hunters access, and work with their neighbors to do the same. this does not imply that you or your neighbors allow every goose hunter on your property. The landowner reserves the right to decide who will be allowed to hunt. Hunters who do not cooperate or follow your instructions should not be allowed to hunt. EMERGENCY MATERIALS ASSISTANCE The DNR can loan emergency equipment, such as the energized fence materials described in this brochure, to growers experiencing goose damage problems. These materials are available to growers on a short -term loan through a Cooperative Damage Management Agreement (CDMA). A CDMA is and agreement between the DNR and the grower to establish a long -term plan to reduce goose damage problems. The CDMA outlines what each party will contribute. Because each grower's situation is different, CDMA's are customized to provide effective solutions to reduce goose damage problems. If you are interested in emergency materials assistance, please contact your local DNR Area Wildlife Office for details. Listings of company names and products are for the reader's convenience and are not comprehensive. The state of Minnesota neither recommends nor endorses specific products or companies. For more information, contact: Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 -4040 296 -6157 (Metro Area) 1 -800- 766 -6000 (MN Toll Free) Telecommunication Device for the Deaf 296 -5484 (Metro Area) 1- 800 - 657 -3929 (MN Toll Free) ©Copyright 1996, State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is available to all individuals regardless of race, color creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age sexual orientation or disability. Discrimination inquiries should be sent to MN -DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 -4031; or the Equal Opportunity Office, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. This information is available in an alternative format upon request. -27- http: / /www.fw.umn.edu /research/ goose /html /growgd /grwguide.html 4/7/00