
PACIFIC FLYWAY 
Most of the major goose producing areas of the State showed a 
marked increase over the 1955 production. However, the production was 
about equal to 1954, which would indicate that the population had only 
recovered from the serious decline of 1955. 
Conclusions - 
It is estimated that the fall flight of both ducks and Canada geese 
from Utah will be somewhat larger than in 1955. 
NEVADA 
Weather and Water Conditions - 
Weather conditions through the early months of the nesting season 
were comparatively mild throughout west-central Nevada. Winds and 
occasional rain storms were common but did not effect any delay in the 
nesting season in this part of the State. Most reservoirs and important 
marsh areas were well supplied with water at the start of the breeding 
season. This being a desirable condition from the standpoint of nest 
lost due to flooding. 
Water conditions in the reservoir trend areas of northeastern 
Nevada are excellent with all reservoirs near maximum capacity due to 
a heavy spring run-off. Weather conditions in this area were such as 
to delay duck nesting approximately two weeks. The Humboldt-Toulon 
Sink was of no value this year for production. All available run-off was 
held in the supply reservoir to insure enough water for lateriirrigation 
practices. Water conditions are excellent in the Franklin Lake area of 
northeastern Nevada and at Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. 
Production Data - 
Ducks: Despite a late hatch in northern Nevada, brood surveys 
taken in this area to date indicate an increase in production of 75 percent 
over last year. It is anticipated that later brood counts will show pro- 
duction back up to that of the base year of 1950. 
In west-central Nevada production appears to be up about 10 percent 
over last year. Food and water conditions are better than they have been 
for the past two years. Increases in production of redheads and cinnamon 
teal are again in evidence for this year. Pintail and ruddy ducks show a 
slight increase whereas gadwall and mallard have declined slightly. 
Geese: Canada geese production at the Stillwater Wildlife Manage- 
ment Area is down 50 percent from last year. Other areas of the State 
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