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may even be helping restrict growth.
When bands are reported with
detailed information about where
they were recovered, it also provides
important information about
movements of geese, both into and out
of Nebraska. Currently, most geese in
Nebraska do not leave the state on their
fall migration. In fact, banding data
show that most geese from Nebraska
are harvested in Nebraska.
Decisions based on data and
evidence are the hallmark of wildlife
management in North America.
Banding programs help to provide that
data. But because it's not until a band is
reported that it tells managers anything,
it's really hunters and others who
report bands who are collecting the
data necessary to monitor changes in
abundance, set harvest regulations, and
ensure managers have the information
they need to make the most informed
decisions they can. ■
Estimated population size of Canada
geese in Nebraska 2010-2016 obtained
from banding data.
Locations of band recoveries across North
America and within Nebraska from Canada
geese banded in Nebraska since 2011.
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Estimated Population Size of
Canada Geese in Nebraska 2010-2016
Estimated
population
size
(thousands)
230
190
150
110
70
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
