Dear Virginia Waterfowlers,
Each year the Virginia DGIF bands roughly 2,000 resident Canada geese across Virginia. Geese are captured during their annual molt cycle when they are flightless in late June and early July. This annual banding program is important in the monitoring and management of this resource. Each year, the DGIF tries to incorporate volunteers and educational activities into their banding activities. It is also an excellent opportunity for volunteers to participate in wildlife research, work with wildlife, meet the DGIF staff and other volunteers, and learn a little about resident Canada goose biology and management on the way. If you would like to participate or know of any one interested in assisting on any of the dates below please email Tom Bidrowski or telephone at 804-829-6698.

2008 Goose Bandings Schedule
June 23 - Virginia Beach
June 24 - Southampton, Isle of Wight, Sussex
June 25 - Southwest Virginia (VDGIF Region III- Blacksburg to Marion)
June 26 - Southwest Virginia (VDGIF Region III- Blacksburg to Marion)
June 27 -Southwest Virginia (VDGIF Region III- Blacksburg to Marion)
July 1 - Albemarle, Louisa, Fluvanna
July 2 - Orange/Green