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December
1, 2008
Game
Management Division
2008/09 SW Washington Goose Season Area 2a: The initial Canada goose
hunting season closed November 23rd in Area 2A. The first hunt period offered
average success among those choosing to participate in the hunt. Collectively
the State-operated hunter check stations located in Vancouver, Ridgefield, Woodland
and Cathlamet reported a total of 341 hunters having harvested a total of 687
geese during the first hunt period (Wednesday, Saturday, and Sundays only, November
8 through 23). This makes an average of 2.0 birds per hunter among those who
brought birds to the check stations. Cackling Canada geese are the primary sub-species
within the harvest summary, with Taverner's Canada geese comprising the second-highest
portion of the take.
Goose season will re-open on December 3rd and continues on the 3-days per week schedule until January 25th 2009. Those interested in participating in the Area 2A goose hunt are encouraged to review the special requirements that are detailed in the Waterfowl Hunting Pamphlet. The special seasons in 2A are designed to protect populations of the Dusky Canada goose. Additionally, new for 2008-09, those hunters that harvest "light" geese (greater white-fronted or snow geese) in Area 2a, are required to report to State goose check stations with these birds as well.
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