

Fig. 6 , - -Dr iving geese from temporary al leyway formed by pipe-weighted cord curtain into 

 chicken-wire passageway. From this passageway the desired number of geese are readily driven into 

 the holding box for banding. 



Into a wood- frame and chlcken-wlre passageway outside the trap, figs. 6 and 7; from this passageway 

 they can be driven .Tnto the holding box. The end of the holding box opposite Its entrance (the end 

 farther from the trap) Is covered with chicken wire rather than boards. In order that the geese will 

 see light at the farther end of the box and enter It more readily. The holding box Is equipped with 

 two vertical partitions that may be lowered and raised. One partition closes the end through which 

 the geese enter, and the second divides the box Into two sections to reduce congestion by keeping 

 the geese from crowding to one end. Once the geese are secured In the box, a weighted canvas cur- 

 tain Is dropped over the wire end to prevent any sudden movement by the operator from frightening 

 them. 



The holding boxes used at Horseshoe Lake were built on skids so that they could be hauled away 

 from the traps with a car or light tractor. When two boxes loaded with geese are to be moved, a 

 tractor, or similar means of conveyance. Is desirable, fig. 5. 



A layer of straw spread on the floor of the holding boxes aids In keeping the boxed geese clean 

 and dry for handling. 



CORD CURTAIN 



One person can readily handle a large catch of geese if he has the proper equipment. Vfhen a 

 large trap Is used, driving the geese Into the holding box can be a vexing matter. However, this 



Fig. 7, --Geese in wire passageway and holding box before being banded. 



