PACIFIC FLYWAY 
UTAH 
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On the basis of a wire from Donald A. Smith, Utah State Depart- 
ment of Fish and Game, the waterfowl situation in state is as follows: 
The 1958 breeding ground survey in Utah was confined to a 
breeding pair count of ducks and a brood count of geese. Both aerial 
and ground counts show increase in breeding pairs of ducks. The greatest 
increase noted was in pintails. There was an increase in Canada goose 
broods observed on nearly all areas other than Bear River Refuge. There 
were 90 less broods counted on this area as compared to last year which 
affected the state total to the extent that total goose production was 
down 181 young as compared to 1957. Weather and water conditions. have 
been excellent. There is an apparent increase in duck broods from 1957 
but no actual count has been made. 
Conclusion: 
There will be an increase in ducks in Utah as compared to last 
year but the number of geese will remain about the same or decrease 
slightly. 
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