11.17.2005

USF&WS - Environmental Impact Statement on Resident Canada Geese Management



"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the release of a final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that outlines various alternatives to reduce, manage, and control resident Canada goose populations and reduce related damages. Of the alternatives, the Service's proposed action will allow state wildlife agencies, landowners, and airports more flexibility in controlling resident Canada goose populations."

Link: Full Text from USF&WS

Feds develop plans to kill Canadian(sic) geese

"Wildlife officials estimate there are more than 3.2 million Canada geese in the United States. The plan, designed to cull that number to about 2 million during the next decade, will provide states with the option of assuming control over goose-reduction methods."

Link: Full Article from United Press International

Canada Geese image © 2005 Michael McDowell