Comment on FR Doc # E8-20100

Please consider the following changes to the proposed framework for 2008-09 late Migratory Canada Goose Season: *Consider all of Virginia predominantly effected by the Southern James Bay Population and allow a season with similar recomendations (i.e. longer season and higher bag limit). *Expand the Bag limit from 2 per day to at least 3 per day for all or part of the season in the Atlantic Population (Eastern) Zone in Virginia. *Allow the counties divided by zone boundary (Interstate 95 and Rt. 460) to select the most liberal season for the entire county. *Extend the season in the Eastern Zone into February and March when the most crop damage is done in Virginia. Any of the of the above or combinations thereof will provide relief to our small grain (barley, wheat, etc.) producers from the damage sustained by Canada Goose populations. Expanded seasons or more timely seasons will allow for hunting when these grain crops are most vulnerable Nov. to March. Virginia has nearly 7500 grain producers in the Atlantic Population zone that suffer from crop damage each and every year. Many have to resort to Kill Permits to minimally protect their crops. Please make these changes now. Eventhough mating pairs are slightly down we understand the the hatch is good and the population will be up and therefore crop damage will be up. I appreciate the opportunity to provide comments.