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An embarrassment of riches: Too many geese
Author
Ankney, C. D.
Publication Year
1969
Body

This invited paper presents the theory that populations of several goose species in North America have grown to levels where they have become an economic and ecological problem. This is based on studies from Ontario, Quebec, Alaska, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Missouri.

Language
en
Keywords
hunting
overpopulation
Branta canadensis
Canada geese
Chen caerulescens
Chen rossii
Ross' geese
snow geese
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