Canada Goose Control: Legal and Practical Options

Canada geese are protected by federal and state law. Non-lethal options: let grass grow 20–30 inches tall in a 20–30 ft strip from the pond (geese avoid tall grass), use taste repellents (methyl anthranilate), or harass with dogs (Border Collies, Labs). Lethal control requires permits. USDA Wildlife Services (706-546-5637) offers trapping/relocation for a fee. Habitat modification (steep banks, fencing) also helps.