Gary, Canada geese are protected by the Migratory Bird Act of 1918. They eat 2-3 pounds of grass
and deposit potentially contaminated ( disease and parasites) droppings of 1-2 pounds every day.
The problem now is many of these birds no longer migrate. They find food and safety in inhabited
areas like residential neighborhoods with ponds and parks and riversides, andstay all year round.
They are a terrible nuisance where they decide to take up residence.

Resident goose populations nearly double in size every five years. Even so, they cannot be hunted.
It is a federal offense to harm them. Someone should have reported that lawn mower, if the story is
true.


http://www.wildgoosechasers.com/law.php


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