Minnesota Duck Numbers Up, Canada Goose Numbers Down
by TBC Press on 06/28/16Population counts are up for several species of ducks that breed in Minnesota, according to the results of the annual Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spring waterfowl surveys. Despite fairly dry conditions, duck numbers seemed good across all species, said Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist. This year’s Canada goose population was estimated at 202,000 geese, lower than last year’s estimate of 250,000 geese. An additional 17,500 breeding Canada geese are estimated to be in the Twin Cities metropolitan area... READ MORE
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