Table 2. Comparative Weighted Band-recovery Rates on a 
Management-unit Basis. 

Band-reeovery Rate (percent ) 



Adults Immatures Locals 
Eastern Hunting States 309 Sat 4.2 
Management 
Unit Nonhunting States Lel lel Let 
Average* 30 1 h, h. ae 5 
Central Hunting States 1.4 2.6 2.3 
Management 
Unit Nonhunting States 1.9 0.8 0.9 
< Average* | 1.6 1.9 . Lee 
Western Hunting States 2.8 3.6 2.0 
Management . 
Unit 

*The averages are weighted on the basis of the breeding indexes of 
the hunting and nonhunting zones of the management units (Kiel, 1959). 
