How to Prepare for Goose Roundup Season
Goose roundups are only offered in a brief window in the life cycle of Canada geese where problem populations can be safely and legally removed.
It begins during molting, a short period of time when geese shed their primary wing feathers and are flightless. In Indiana this period lasts about five weeks beginning in early June.
A goose roundup is an effective process for problem populations occupying your property during molting season.
Like other methods of Canada goose control, a roundup requires a state permit and is governed by federal, state and local laws as part of the birds’ protected status under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.
Molting geese often congregate in large open spaces where there is plenty of food and water. Unfortunately, such spaces typically include golf courses, school and business courtyards, landscaping areas and office parks, where geese can be quite aggressive in defense of their young and leave behind a prodigious amount of waste, which can carry disease-causing parasites and other health risks.
Golf course goose roundup in action.
Look to Professionals for Help with Canada Goose Conflicts
Roundups take advantage of this brief period of flightlessness to corral goose flocks and load them into trucks for relocation or euthanasia.
Corralling geese is not a job for amateurs. Even in their flightless state, geese are large and capable birds and prone to attack in defense of their goslings. Wildlife professionals are experienced and trained to ensure the safe and humane removal of geese populations.
Professional goose management services also ensure that goose control efforts comply with all legal requirements, including permitting.
Schedule Professional Goose Roundup Services Today
If you’re dealing with a troublesome goose population, now is the time to consult with professional wildlife experts who can begin the process of obtaining the necessary permits and scheduling your roundup.
At Rusty’s Animal Control, we have conducted countless goose roundups over the years, across every variety of landscape in Indiana. Our team of certified Waterfowl Control Operators is experienced, professional and well-trained.
To learn more about our solutions for your Canada geese conflicts, including dog services, egg addling and aggressive geese removal, contact a member of our team today.