Goose roundups
In an effort to provide more tools for alleviating resident (non-migratory) Canada goose problems in urban areas, the Connecticut State Legislature passed Public Act 03-192. This act allows for municipalities, private homeowner associations, and certain non-profit organizations to conduct lethal goose roundups. These operations, conducted during the flightless molting period, can immediately relieve an area of nuisance geese. Geese are herded into portable nets, euthanized, and the meat donated to soup kitchens and the needy. In order to pursue this option, a management plan will need to be prepared. Interested parties should contact the CT DEEP Migratory Bird Game Program biologists for more information:
- Min Huang — (860) 418-5959, min.huang@ct.gov
- Kelly Kubik — (860) 418-5960, kelly.kubik@ct.gov
