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The effectiveness of goose removal will be predicted using the model and <br />evaluated by monitoring population growth. Population level objectives <br />will be established in consultation with cooperating city and agency <br />personnel. Selected target populations will be reduced by capturing and <br />removing young and adults during the summer flightless period (Martz et <br />al. 1982). Growth in these populations will be measured by 1) <br />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 />(Cooper, In Press). <br />Chronology of Research Activities: <br />1999 <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 June -7 July -- coordinate and conduct goose removal. <br />1 August -31 December -- conduct population counts and read markers at <br />goose concentration sites. <br />2000 <br />1 January-15 April -- summarize data and prepare annual report. <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 />Page 61 <br />