Hunters are not allowed to target duskies, which are similar in appearance to several legal subspecies of geese. The 9point plan addresses agricultural depredation problems associated with these wintering canada geese. Taverners are geese of coastal tundra, nesting just inland of cackling canadas on the yukonkuskokwim delta and extending north to the arctic slope. When emailing, please include your full name, gender, date of birth, resident and mailing address, telephone number and note if you are a resident or nonresident. Canada goose agricultural depredation control in oregon. Now instead of one subspecies of canada goose, the dusky, there are seven. Besides the obvious difference in size, the richardsons goose shows a stubbier bill and broader pale fringing on the wing coverts and scapulars. Only two north american subspecies are listed by ely and dzubin 1994, four by pyle 2008, but five welldefined population units have occurred in north america, and there may be more. Use of strict identification parameters can result in the inclusion of geese that are not duskys in the dusky category. Goose hunters need to observe the shooting hours on page 23 of the oregon game bird regulations and in the table below. The oregon and washington fish and wildlife commissions have approved permitting requirements for northwest oregon and southwest washington goose hunters, which include passing a written examination. Nowhere else in the united states are so many different subspecies of canada geese mixed together on wintering grounds. Goose management in northwest oregon and southwest washington is one of the most challenging aspects of our state waterfowl programs. With stan tekielas famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative.
Differences between canada goose and cackling goose audubon. Washington state status report for the aleutian canada goose state of washington november 2005 by donald kraege washington department of fish and wildlife wildlife program the washington department of fish and wildlife maintains a list of endangered, threatened, and sensitive species washington administrative codes 23212014 and 23212011. Cackling goose is a rare fall migrant through massachusetts and i usually see a couple of them each fall among the hundreds of canada geese around concord. Cackling goose left and western canada goose right. In 1964, the northern prairie wildlife research center was built near jamestown, north dakota. Our dominant canada geese are lessers, cacklers and taverners.
The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Goose depredation permit info for farmers oregon farm bureau. In the 1950s, this subspecies was considered extinct. The giant canada was believed to be extinct but was rediscovered in the 1960s.
Oregon department of fish and wildlife announces goose. Ridgeways have dark, iridescent breasts on adults and stubby little bills. Seven subspecies of canada geese are found in the region during the fall and winter. Distribution canada goose branta canadensis birds of the world. Jan 22, 2015 seven different species of canada geese the good and bad news editors note. Size varies in a complex manner across the species geographic range, with.
Winter population estimates of dusky canada geese in oregon and washington. They are a smaller gosling and due to some wild genetics need to be moved from the incubator to the brooder rather quickly. This book provides definitive answers to how goose hollow got its name and how tanner creek gulch was filled. Mario friendy of sherwood, oregon, is in charge of all western sales and the zink calls pro staff in canada and is the mossy oak pro staff regional manager for waterfowl for the pacific flyway. They are not like other domestic breeds of geese that hatch out nice and plump and can survive in transit for two days without food and water. A complete guide to raising the home flock, of holderreadswaterfowl farm and preservation center in corvallis, oregon. A subspecies of canada goose is defined by scientific authorities as a distinct taxonomic entity based on many physical and geographical factors. The zone is now called the northwest permit zone and includes all of benton, clackamas, clatsop, columbia, lane, lincoln, linn, marion, multnomah, polk, tillamook, washington and yamhill counties. Some subspecies are below population objectives while others are above objectives resulting in a complex management problem. Identification field guide to the geese of the willamette valley and lower columbia river, 2nd edition 65 4. And now farmers, wildlife officials, scientists and politicians are making changes in hopes of decreasing the soaring goose. For example, the ridgways goose, a cackling subspecies found mainly in western oregon during winter, has a peaked head thats similar to that of a canada goose. Atlantic, hudson bay or interior, giant, moffitts or great basin, lesser, dusky and vancouver. In general, the subspecies nesting farther north are smaller in size and darker in color to the west.
Our home base is the city of klamath falls, oregon which is located approximately 6 hours north of californias bay area and 5 hours south of portland oregon. But vice versa, some duskys are classified as other subspecies. The test focuses entirely on identification and all test questions are covered in this study guide. General hunting regulations oregon game bird seasons. If you have never had a number assigned to you by purchasing an oregon hunting or fishing license, please email license. Another unique characteristic of hunting the northwest zone in oregon is that it is home to seven subspecies of canada goose. Breed spotlight on tufted roman, chinese geese, canada geese and egyptian geese. Distilled spirits price changes csv next months distilled spirits prices. References canada goose branta canadensis birds of the world.
Seven different species of canada geese the good and bad. They called these smaller whitecheeked geese the cackling goose branta hutchinsii. Identification field guide to the geese of the willamette valley and lower columbia river, 2nd edition 72 5. Lesser canadas parvipes, related to larger subspecies to the east, nest in cook inlet and throughout river drainages between western. The lesser snow goose stands 64 to 79 cm 25 to 31 in tall and weighs 2. The bible for raising geese remains dave holderreads the book of geese. Goose management in nw oregon and sw washington is one of the most complex wildlife issues in north america. Unfortunately, some lines among the subspecies in nature are blurred. Two subspecies are distinguished by overall size, but there is considerable overlap and identifying an individual out of range usually cannot be done with a high degree of confidence. To hunt this zone a hunter has to pass a goose identification test. When emailing, please include your full name, gender, date of birth, resident and mailing address, telephone number.
The snow goose anser caerulescens, consisting of both a white morph and dark morph blue goose, is a north american species of goose, collectively with rosss goose often referred to as white geese or light geese. In july 2004, the american ornithologists unions committee split them up into two separate species based on genetic studies and differences in size, voice and breeding habitat. Conservation assessment for the dusky canada goose branta. Before you goose hunt in oregon, you have to take an identification test to hunt geese in the permit zone.
The video pacific northwest goose management is intended to supplement this information. The dusky is darker chested than the other geese, and its wings are a somewhat wider than the other canada geese. Distribution of greater whitefronted goose subspecies. Dear oregon waterfowl hunters we are currently in the process of interviewing several of the top oregon waterfowl hunting outfitters. Some birders attempt to identify these field identifiable subspecies, or races, when they can. Darkeyed juncos are unique sparrows that nest on or near the ground in forests.
The bad news is that you cannot shoot the dusky canada goose, since its protected in oregon. However, in 1962, a small flock was discovered wintering in rochester, minnesota, by harold hanson of the illinois natural history survey. In july 2004 the american ornithologists union officially separated the small forms of canada geese. Its a goose field guide produced by kelly warren of wild spirit resources. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Banks 2011 recognizes four of distribution of greater white. This book features species of oregon birds, organized by color for ease of use. As a whole, the species is widely distributed throughout oregon, with the exception of mountainous and desert areas lacking reservoirs, lakes, or large rivers. The geese vary in size, bill length and chest color. Within oregon, where the bulk of the dusky geese winter, the northwest oregon permit goose zone is defined closely in the oregon game bird regulations pamphlet. One of the biggest challenges of identifying a cackling goose is just finding one, especially in the east where the species is rare and occurs mostly as single birds of the relatively large and pale richardsons subspecies among big flocks of canadas. Taverners are larger, with pale breasts and slightly longer bills. They are small geese, bred to weigh four to ten pounds, in white, splashed, belted, saddleback and solid varieties.
For example, some goose subspecies vary greatly in size, such as the cackling and western canada goose. Order it online, by calling 5416025951 or by email to. In the past, the cackling goose was considered to be either the same species conspecific or a subspecies of the canada goose. The following guide to canada goose sub species is copied nearly word for word from pacific northwest goose management the publication produced by odfw and wdfw and given to goose hunters during their course in goose identification, now required to get a goose. Sep 29, 2010 within oregon, where the bulk of the dusky geese winter, the northwest oregon permit goose zone is defined closely in the oregon game bird regulations pamphlet. John metzer of metzer farms keeps a blog of duck and. Serum proteins of canada goose branta canadensis subspecies. In our zone, we have seven different species of canada geese vancouver, western, lesser canada goose, greater whitefronted goose, taverner, dusky and cackling. Knappa is an unincorporated community located on the south bank of the columbia river in clatsop county, oregon, united states, approximately 12 miles directly east of astoria. Other goose species in the willamette valley and lower columbia river greater whitefronted goose. Now, instead of the 25,000 geese that wintered in oregon, there are 250,000, an increase of 50,000 from last year.
My book, how to raise poultry, includes color photos of goose breeds in the chapter on geese. Excess snow goose populations across the continent wreak havoc on tundra nesting grounds, so hunting is an effective management tool. The giant canada goose subspecies was believed to be extinct in the 1950s until, in 1962, a small flock was discovered wintering in rochester, minnesota, by harold hanson of the illinois natural history survey. Ganders can reach to the size of 23 pounds or more and both sexes may also have a full or partial white band above the bill. I look forward to the challenge of sorting through the flocks and picking these birds out, and once a candidate is located the identification has usually been straightforward cacklingish geese read more. Lesser canada geese have thinner necks and slightly longer bills.
Please check back soon for information on our new exclusively endorsed oregon waterfowl hunting outfitter that will be able to offer you a fantastic waterfowl hunt for this upcoming hunting season. For a complete copy of all state laws and federal regulations consult oregon administrative rules, the oregon wildlife code and federal migratory bird hunting regulations. Serum proteins of canada goose branta canadensis subspecies article pdf available in the condor 79. The pacific birds migrate south down the pacific coast, staging primarily in the klamath basin of southern oregon and northern california and wintering. They winter primarily in the willamette valley and along the lower columbia river of oregon and washington. Get your permit to hunt goose in the northwest corner of oregon part of the pacific flyway for migrating waterfowl. Oregon and washington host seven subspecies of cackling and canada geese as well as other species of geese. Not every cackling goose will have all these featuresthe species can show a lot of variation. The management of mixed subspecies of canada geese on wintering grounds. In the heart of the pacific flyway, the area is famous for its goose and duck hunting. The greater whitefronted goose is divided into five subspecies.
The greater whitefronted goose anser albifrons is a species of goose related to the smaller. Northwest permit goose zone oregon game bird seasons. By marie gadotti, chair of the ofb goose depredation committee and president of columbia county farm bureau. Oct 23, 2015 on october 16, the oregon department of fish and wildlife odfw formally announced the parameters for the states popular northwest permit zone goose hunt. Hunting the northwest goose permit zone oregon department. Weights and measurements of dusky canada geese wintering in oregon. Oregon hours are also onehalf hour before sunrise to sunset, except in the northwest oregon permit goose zone where you can shoot from 8 a. In 2004 the american ornithological union aou split canada goose into two full species, i. It provides identification aids and images for most of the 7 known species and subspecies. The goal is encourage hunters to identify the subspecies before pulling the trigger and avoid shooting duskys.
Here is a close look at a taverners cackling goose, the subspecies. Focal species action plan for the dusky canada goose branta. Northwest oregon southwest washington canada goose agricultural depredation control prepared for the. Larval and juvenile stages and hybrids are also illustrated for some groups. Mar 24, 2011 the greater whitefronted goose anser albifrons occurs throughout much of north america, but is found in largely disjunct populations. Oregon book award for creative nonfiction 9 oregon book award for fiction 9 oregon book award for general nonfiction 9 young readers choice award 9 gold dagger award 8 ignatz awards 8 the morning news tournament of books 8 american horticultural society book award 7 penrobert w. Dave holderread explained to me why he wouldnt ship oregon mini goslings. Canada goose branta canadensis and cackling goose b.
Cackling goose, branta hutchinsii, and its subspecies. Theres no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that dont live in your area. Cackling goose, beaverton, oregon on 17 february 2009 by greg gillson. Any canada goose branta canadensis or cackling goose branta hutchinsii including but not limited to the following subspecies. Many taxonomic authorities placed this species and the other white geese in the genus chen. Oregon and washington use the same test and testing material requirements for getting a goose permit. Northwest oregon southwest washington canada goose. It differs from the barnacle goose branta leucopsis by the lack of a mostly white face and by having plain dark. Washington state status report for the aleutian canada goose. The following guide to canada goose sub species is copied nearly word for word from pacific northwest goose management the publication produced by odfw and wdfw and given to goose hunters during their course in goose identification, now required to get a goose hunting license. On a recent trip to commonwealth lake park in beaverton, i had the opportunity to observe taverners and ridgeways cackling geese sidebyside. The photos below show one richardsons cackling goose among canadas. The dusky is a subspecies of canada goose that breeds only in the copper river delta area on the southcentral coast of alaska and on islands in the prince william sound and gulf of alaska. Cackling goose aleutian branta hutchinsii leucopareia.
Giant canada goose branta canadensis maxima delacour, 1951 history. The canada goose differs from the brant branta bernicla in having a broad white chin strap rather than a small whitish patch on either side of the neck. As canada goose populations recover, northwest farmers pay. Nov 11, 2017 here is a close look at a taverners cackling goose, the subspecies most likely to be confused with lesser canada goose. Knappa is situated 6 miles southwest of goose island. Canada and cackling goose subspecies ocean wanderers. The giant canada goose is the largest goose in the world, with some individuals weighing more. The eastern or common subspecies is the one recognized for exhibition, but many color variations exist. Comparing goose subspecies the following set of photographs is included so that comparisons can be made among the various goose subspecies. A northwest oregon goose permit must be purchased annually. Pacific flyway management plan for the dusky canada goose.
And now farmers, wildlife officials, scientists and politicians are making changes in hopes of decreasing the soaring goose population. All about light and ornamental goose breeds backyard poultry. Description highpitched call, sounds like a laugh or yodel. The northwest permit zone and northwest general zones were combined in 2015. Systematics cackling goose branta hutchinsii birds of the world.
Last year, washingtons early season bag limit was three in unit 2a and five in unit 2b. Most questions are multiplechoice where you are shown a photo, illustration, or silhouette of a goose from one of the 9 different possible goose subspecies. They mature early and are attracting an enthusiastic following. All goose hunters in the northwest permit zone are required to have taken the northwest oregon goose test. Basically, it encompasses the lower columbia river valley downstream of portland and the willamette valley west of interstate 5 south to eugene. Stories are also told of the great plank road, city parks slowmoving landslide, and famous residents such as daniel lownsdale, c. In winter, they typically form flocks and often associate with other. Oregon where canada geese were almost exclusively duskys. The management of mixed subspecies of canada geese on wintering grounds can make decision processes very complex.
Oregon and southwest washington goose hunters, which include passing an. This conservation issue came to the forefront in the late 1990s as midcontinent snow geese damaged vital tundra habitat for a variety waterfowl and wildlife. A guide to freshwater fishes of oregon is the first authoritative guide to the native and nonnative freshwater fishes found in oregon. Seven different subspecies of the canada geese travel along a metaphorical superhighway, called the pacific flyway, from summer nesting grounds in alaska down into washington, oregon and.