2021 Goose Roundup

Friday, June 18, 2021

DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

As part of the 2021 Goose Roundup the Missouri Department of Conservation gathered the more than 200 Canada Geese. The geese were released back to the lke after they were banded and data recorded.

The agents and volunteers who participated in the 2021 Goose Roundup.
A Canada Goose runs back to the water after the banding was completed..
A previously banded goose is held in place while the number on the band is recorded.
Pam Ward with the Missouri Department of Conservation places a band on the leg of a goose.
Olivia Pind prepares to release a goose after the goose was banded.
Olivia's twin sister Isabella prepares to release a goose. The sisters celebrated their birthday by participating the Goose Roundup. The girls also volunteer at Otter's Slough Conservation Area..
Allison Arnold carries a goose to a safe area to be released.
Natural History Biologist Kevin Brunke determines the gender of a goose before placing a band on its leg.
Keith Cordell, Wildlife Management Biologist at New Madrid, adjusts a band on the leg of a goose before releasing back to the lake.
A band is placed on the leg of a goose.
The band on the leg of the goose just prior to release.
Dave Knuth and his son Liam prepare to release a Canada Goose back to Dexter City Lake.