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Originally Posted by Chubbs
We are in Wolfeboro. We also have an enormous problem with ducks and geese.
They have taken over our waterfront. Not only do they leave behind their "poop" but we have also discovered that they leave behind Ticks.
My family recognizes that we need to protect the beauty of our lake, however the consequences of protecting Canada Geese and ducks is what we have now. A lake full of fecal matter,closed beaches,duck itch and ticks.
It's time we demand the State of NH remove 50% or more of these birds before it's too late. Or is it already???
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I agree completely. The main problem is that Winnipesaukee is virtually impossible to hunt waterfowl on. Legally you cannot and should not (for common sense reason) take waterfowl when they are touching the water, only in flight. If I am not mistaken, that quailifies on land as well for waterfowl.
The resident population of these birds is growing at an alarming rate, but the state has little say, they are still (for some reason) considered migratory and therefore are under Federal protection.