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existing data (Cooper, unpubl.), the effect of the lowering the density <br />can be determined. Survival and dispersal of will be ascertained <br />from neckband reobservation (Cormack 1964; Cooper 1975). The <br />model will be based on the Jolly method as modified Barry (1977) <br />except that neckband observations will be employed instead of <br />legband recaptures. <br />Removal - -The effectiveness of goose removal will be predicted using <br />the model and evaluated by monitoring population growth. <br />Population level objectives will be established in consultation with <br />cooperating city and agency personnel. Selected target populations <br />will be reduced by capturing and removing young and adults during <br />the summer flightless period (Martz et al. 1982). Growth in these <br />populations will be measured by 1) ascertaining nest densities using <br />methods similar to that of Cooper (1978), 2) by conducting brood <br />counts prior arrival of migrants in mid - September, and by doing <br />population counts from August to December. <br />Chronology of Research Activities: <br />1997 <br />15 May -5 June -- identify brood concentrations, model populations <br />and estimate goose removal levels; participate in public hearing and <br />attain permits. <br />5 June -7 July -- coordinate and conduct goose removal. <br />1 August -31 December -- conduct population counts and read markers <br />at goose concentration sites. <br />1998 -2000 <br />1 January -15 April -- summarize data and prepare annual report. <br />15 April -5 June -- conduct nest density surveys and brood counts; <br />estimate goose removal using population model. <br />5 June -1 July -- coordinate and conduct goose removal. <br />Page 21 <br />