Canada Goose Numbers and Goose Damage in Northeastern Indiana

Any wild animal can be both hero and villain, and Canada geese are no exception. They can and do cause damage. Goose numbers are increasing and present data indicate a positive relationship between goose numbers and goose damage. In Northeastern Indiana, Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima and B....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cleary, Ed, Reynolds, Ken
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 1983
Subjects:
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Life Sciences
Canada
Branta canadensis
Canada Goose
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/wdmconference/1983/all1983/44
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1487&context=wdmconference
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Summary:Any wild animal can be both hero and villain, and Canada geese are no exception. They can and do cause damage. Goose numbers are increasing and present data indicate a positive relationship between goose numbers and goose damage. In Northeastern Indiana, Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima and B. c. interior) damage agricultural crops and cause esthetic damage to lawns, boats, docks and beaches. Indiana is not the only midwestern state with a goose damage problem. During the last year, Wisconsin registered 235 goose damage complaints, Ohio 160, Michigan over 100, Minnesota 46 and Illinois 31 (personal communications with state officials).

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