An evaluation of artificial nest sites for Canada geese in Saskatchewan -- progress report / D. Hooey and R. Boychuk
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TextPublication details: Regina,SK : 1977. Ducks Unlimited Canada,Description: 30 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: The destruction of habitat and overharvesting of Canada goose flocks on their native prairie-parkland breeding areas had resulted in the annihilation of the indigenous goose flocks as early as 1900 (Sterling and Eagles 1970 in Brace 1972). Alert naturalists throughout the continent were concerned about the future of the Canada goose and soon retaliated by playing a gamble that has since paid off in dividends far beyond the expectations of these pioneering waterfowl aviculturists. As early as 1906, Hans J. Jager began raising Canada geese in Minnesota. He found that the Canada goose adapted readily to domestic propagation with a minimum of effort and equipment. Geese adapted themselves to new surroundings; were gentle and easily managed. In 1937, Jager had increased his original flock to 332 Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) at the Senesy National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan. In 1949, two adults and 37 goslings were transferred to what is now the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 21).
The destruction of habitat and overharvesting of Canada goose flocks on their native prairie-parkland breeding areas had resulted in the annihilation of the indigenous goose flocks as early as 1900 (Sterling and Eagles 1970 in Brace 1972). Alert naturalists throughout the continent were concerned about the future of the Canada goose and soon retaliated by playing a gamble that has since paid off in dividends far beyond the expectations of these pioneering waterfowl aviculturists. As early as 1906, Hans J. Jager began raising Canada geese in Minnesota. He found that the Canada goose adapted readily to domestic propagation with a minimum of effort and equipment. Geese adapted themselves to new surroundings; were gentle and easily managed. In 1937, Jager had increased his original flock to 332 Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) at the Senesy National Wildlife Refuge in Michigan. In 1949, two adults and 37 goslings were transferred to what is now the Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge