Where: New Paltz, NY Exit 18 off of Rt 87.
At: 87 Motel New Paltz, 403 Main Street, New Paltz, New York, 12561. 1-845-255- 9220.
When: Monday-Tuesday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 PM July 30-31, 2012.
Cost: includes lunches, snacks (both days) and training materials.
NWCOA Members $225.00 (by July 13, 2012) otherwise $300.00
Non-members $350.00 (by July 13, 2012) otherwise $425.00
Registration
Online
http://www.nwcoa.com/gooseclass.html Phone Maureen Lederer NWCOA Executive Director 571-205-8818
E-mail maureenlederer@gmail.com
Alternative Area Lodging:
Super 8 Motel New Paltz, 7 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz, New York, 12561. 1-845-255-8865.
About the Workshop
The Goose Damage Management Workshop is offered by NWCOA and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources. The goal is to provide practical real-world training to individuals and organizations interested in learning about all aspects of goose damage management. Workshop participants will be certified by the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, whose training is accepted by Indiana and Connecticut Wildlife Departments.
The 2 day workshop will be held in New Paltz, New York, Monday-Tuesday (July 30-31).
Contact Stephen Vantassel svantassel2@unl.edu 402-472-8961. Central Time
Planned Outline of Resident Canada Geese Workshop
Agenda subject to Change, revised 6-28-2012
Topics covered by lecture, demonstration, or hands-on. Bring work clothes, rubber boots, gloves, insect repellent, hat, sun glasses, and a readiness to learn.
Planned instructors include:
Dr. Paul Curtis of Cornell University
Vikki Rawe-Out of Control Wildlife
Charles Parker-Parker Wildlife Control
Biology Dr. Paul Curtis Monday Afternoon (Lecture)
Taxonomy
Demographics
Physiology
Food Habits
Habitat Selection
Behavior
Damage Identification
Property
Disease
Collisions
Attacks
Legal Issues
Public Relations
Business Considerations
Proposal Writing
Equipment Recommendations
Control Techniques Dr. Paul Curtis Monday Afternoon (Lecture)
Habitat Modification Tactics
Ban Feeding
Grass Cultivars
Shoreline walls and Riprap
Exclusion
Fencing (Jay Ciccione) Hands on
Lines
Frightening Devices/Methods
Pyrotechnics Vikki Rawe (need shells)
Effigies Vikki Rawe
Lasers/Lights
Dogs
Mechanical hazing (boats, planes, helicopters)
Biological
Swans
Repellents & Chemical Safety
Methyl Anthranilate
Anthraquinone
Turf Applications
Area Applications (Fogging)
Capture & Goose Handling
Netting
Round Ups
Proper handling techniques for individual birds and captured flocks
Alpha-chlorolose
Translocation
Euthanasia
Carcass Disposal
Food Use
Shooting Jay Ciccione (note Equipment needs shells, ear plugs, eye protection for appropriate number of people.
Targets (Stephen)
Shotgun
Sharp Shooting
Please sticky this topic until the class date .
