Ross’s geese and western Arctic lesser snow geese declared overabundant in Canada
In 2014, Ross’s Geese and western Arctic lesser snow geese were declared overabundant in Canada and included within special measures.
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Correspondence following Evaluation of Special Measures publication
In follow-up to the distribution of the Evaluation of Special Management Measures for Midcontinent Lesser Snow geese and Ross’s geese publication, several letters of correspondence ensued among the Arctic Goose Joint Venture, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Canadian Wildlife Service, the Central Flyway Council, and the Mississippi Flyway Council regarding the most appropriate…
Special Measures Implemented in Ontario
In Canada, special measures were implemented in southeastern Ontario in 2012.
10th NAAG Conference and Workshop
At the 10th North American Arctic Goose Conference held in April of 2001, a special session was held to discuss overabundant light geese. 10 papers were presented.
Special Measures implemented in Saskatchewan and Nunavut
In Canada, special measures were implemented in Saskatchewan and Nunavut in 2001.
Special Session at 9th NAAG Conference and Workshop
At the 9th North American Arctic Goose Conference held in January of 1998, a special session was held to discuss overabundant light geese. Ducks Unlimited previewed their ‘Snow Geese in Peril’ video, which was followed by a full color photo book.
First Nesting Ross’s Geese Colony Discovered
On 30 June 1938 Angus Gavin (1947) recorded the first nesting colony of 100 Ross’s Geese at a small lake (now called Discovery Lake, at 67˚ 33′ N, 101˚ 49′ O) 14 miles southeast of the Perry River estuary.
Surveys of Nesting Lesser Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese in Arctic Canada
Surveys of Nesting Lesser Snow Geese and Ross’s Geese in Arctic Canada, 2002 – 2009 was published by the AGJV
Light Goose Studies, Karrak Lake, QMG 1991 to Present
Light goose studies at Karrak Lake, Queen Maud Gulf Migratory Bird Sanctuary were initiated in 1991 and continue to present