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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So I actually work at Fish and Wildlife Service. Canada geese are a federally protected species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (ridiculous in the case of these nuisance birds!) It is illegal to harm or kill these birds. You actually can be arrested. I would definitely lay low, don't admit fault and if confronted say it was an accident. Cry a little.

https://www.fox19.com/story/14531161/man-arrested-for-deliberately-killing-canada-goose/  [/quote]

Oh, wow! I can't believe they're protected![/quote]

Resident geese though...different rules. [/quote]

So you tagged each goose and know which are resident and which are migratory? Yeah, didn’t think so. [/quote]

That’s not how it works. Do some research before making an asshat of yourself. Tagging has zero to do with it. [/quote]

Stop making stuff up. All Canada geese are protected under the MBTA, resident and migratory. From the FWS website:

Q. Are Canada Geese migratory?

Yes and no. Some migratory Canada goose populations are not going as far south in the winter as they used to. This northward range shift has been attributed to changes in farm practices that makes waste grain more available in fall and winter, as well as changes in hunting pressure and changes in weather.  Resident Canada geese have increased in urban and suburban areas in recent years; just a decade or two after people intentionally introduced or reintroduced “giant” Canada geese to various areas, they are often considered pests. [b]All species of Canada geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act;[/b] however, if you are a landowner, homeowner’s association, public land manager, or local government in the lower 48 states or the District of Columbia, you may be able to  register for federal authorization to destroy resident Canada Goose nests and eggs on property under your jurisdiction.

It also gives a number where people can call to report OP....[/quote]

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