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Location
Ithaca, New York
Start Date
27-9-1983 12:00 AM
Description
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).
Recommended Citation
Cleary, E., & Reynolds, K.. (1983). Canada goose numbers and goose damage in northeastern Indiana. In Decker, D. J. (Ed.), The First Eastern Wildlife Damage Control Conference (pp. 237-238). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University.
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Canada Goose Numbers and Goose Damage in Northeastern Indiana
Ithaca, New York
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).