Record #:

29968

Author(s):

Midgett, David; Patrick, Amy

Abstract:

Waterfowl need nesting habitat to reproduce, resting and feeding area, and wintering range. To assure this happens and the populations remain substantial, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service use a computer system to develop the bird banding program. Each year a percentage of is determined for the daily bag limit for hunters, ensuring that species have years in which the populations can rebuilt.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 2 Issue 1, 1982, p22-25, por, map

Subject(s):

Waterfowl management

Record #:

36023

Author(s):

Midgett, David; Patrick, Amy

Abstract:

Among the feathered residents in the Island’s refuge were Canada Geese. In addition to the practice of branding, ways to keep an avian population intact included suitable breeding ground and sustainable food supply.

Source:

Sea Chest (NoCar F 262 D2 S42), Vol. 2 Issue 1, Fall/Winter 1982, p23-25

Subject(s):

Bird refuges; Birds--Collection and preservation; Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge; Canada geese