The Geese plague

[John Mercier]

That is what I took the information from.
You are just not reading the whole thing.

You have to register. Report the number of nests destroyed.
It cannot be done if it is a violation of State or Tribal law (NH RSA 209:10)
And you have to show that you have attempted non-lethal management techniques to get NH F&G to sign-off.

[tis]

But whatever, Mike is right. The state is going to lose the lake if they don't do something. I have heard of lakes in Pa. and other states that have been lost to the geese.

[BroadHopper]

Opechee Park in Laconia has two beaches on Opechee, both destroyed by the geese. Beaches are close due to how fecal bacteria counts. Time to kill the geese by killing the eggs!

[garysanfran]

So you destroy the eggs.

Who's going to know? Unless you post the act on some forum for all to see.

[SAMIAM]

Hesky park lawns and even some of the docks are filthy with goose poop.
Something really needs to be done.
In the past I’ve kept them away my staking strings of flags from the party store across the beach and lawn but it’s a bit of an inconvenience to have them there. Also, when they appear, we release my daughters golden retriever and he loves to chase them away.
Maybe that’s the solution for Meredith. In the past we have tried fake coyote’s, fake swans and even a fake owl, Good try but the geese are laughing at us.

[tis]

I have never seen an egg or seen them roost. Sam, you are right, everything is filthy with their poop --what must be in the lake?? Yes, they are very persistent and get used to everything, that is why I have fence and or string tied to little posts around most of my property. But it is a pain when you want to go in the water. They still poop on the outside of the string on the beach when the water goes down. We have a flat lot which makes it easy for them to get on shore and a lot of frontage which makes it hard to keep them out. I did have the "used car lot flags" for a while but didn't exactly like the look. I need to borrow a big dog. My little ones won't chase them.

[fatlazyless]

From the Chicago greater area, Wisconsin, and Indianapolis ...... click on the video to see a Border Collie attack the Canada goose from a drone video ..... http://www.wildgoosechasers.com/bird...e-dog-service/

Anyone know ...... would a Dachshund .... www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dachshund .....be good to chase away the Canada goose? The small Dachshund seems to be good to go to chase down the goose, but I am just guessing on this?

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by tis

I have never seen an egg or seen them roost. Sam, you are right, everything is filthy with their poop --what must be in the lake?? Yes, they are very persistent and get used to everything, that is why I have fence and or string tied to little posts around most of my property. But it is a pain when you want to go in the water. They still poop on the outside of the string on the beach when the water goes down. We have a flat lot which makes it easy for them to get on shore and a lot of frontage which makes it hard to keep them out. I did have the "used car lot flags" for a while but didn't exactly like the look. I need to borrow a big dog. My little ones won't chase them.

Yes--the thing that geese love as a habitat is broad flat beaches and/or lawns with no vegetation. Very similar to what humans love, haha. Those with mostly natural shoreline have no geese. For those who are able, planting blueberry berry bushes or similar stuff along your shore will discourage nesting. We were lucky with our house in this regard--the previous owners left us with lots of bushes and stone steps into the water

[tis]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Yes--the thing that geese love as a habitat is broad flat beaches and/or lawns with no vegetation. Very similar to what humans love, haha. Those with mostly natural shoreline have no geese. For those who are able, planting blueberry berry bushes or similar stuff along your shore will discourage nesting. We were lucky with our house in this regard--the previous owners left us with lots of bushes and stone steps into the water

One of the things I wanted was a flat lot, I guess now it's a trade off- but there were no geese around when we bought our land. Yes, the one place I don t have the fence is where the blueberry bushes are. They are too thick for them to get through. They do reach up from the water and grab the blueberries.

[lakesregionguy]

Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Yes--the thing that geese love as a habitat is broad flat beaches and/or lawns with no vegetation. Very similar to what humans love, haha. Those with mostly natural shoreline have no geese. For those who are able, planting blueberry berry bushes or similar stuff along your shore will discourage nesting. We were lucky with our house in this regard--the previous owners left us with lots of bushes and stone steps into the water

I have a natural shoreline with many wild blueberry bushes at the waters edge. The geese come in 20 at a time to eat the berries so, not sure that idea could not be a problem.. the bang from a firecracker works real good

[ApS]

This video harnesses two awesome forces:



https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J6PjQQtE9tM

[MeredithMan]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Hesky park lawns and even some of the docks are filthy with goose poop.
Something really needs to be done.
In the past I’ve kept them away my staking strings of flags from the party store across the beach and lawn but it’s a bit of an inconvenience to have them there. Also, when they appear, we release my daughters golden retriever and he loves to chase them away.
Maybe that’s the solution for Meredith. In the past we have tried fake coyote’s, fake swans and even a fake owl, Good try but the geese are laughing at us.

Hi-

My name is Simba, and I would be happy to chase your geese, (or cats, or squirrels, or bouncing balls)!!

[Descant]

I don't know why Canada Geese are so special. F & G controls deer herds, our local conservation commission can hire somebody to "dispatch" beaver who cause flooding. We add or subtract numbers of fish limits. Anybody here from the RR & D (lake water quality) or F & G (wildlife) House committees? Time is approaching in September to file related legislation. I'm sure there are many here who would contribute to a fund for a goose bounty.

[garysanfran]

Originally Posted by Descant

I don't know why Canada Geese are so special. F & G controls deer herds, our local conservation commission can hire somebody to "dispatch" beaver who cause flooding. We add or subtract numbers of fish limits. Anybody here from the RR & D (lake water quality) or F & G (wildlife) House committees? Time is approaching in September to file related legislation. I'm sure there are many here who would contribute to a fund for a goose bounty.

Take out "Canada" and just call them geese. Probably alleviate any PC concerns.

[garysanfran]

There used to be signs in Hesky Park encouraging people to let their dogs chase the geese. Don't know if they're still there. I'm sure they created a bit of controversy.

[lakewinnie]

I agree with Garysanfran. Let's rename them "Russian Geese" - then we'll be able to kill them all we want!

Canada geese sounds way too nice.

[SAB1]

Originally Posted by Descant

I don't know why Canada Geese are so special. F & G controls deer herds, our local conservation commission can hire somebody to "dispatch" beaver who cause flooding. We add or subtract numbers of fish limits. Anybody here from the RR & D (lake water quality) or F & G (wildlife) House committees? Time is approaching in September to file related legislation. I'm sure there are many here who would contribute to a fund for a goose bounty.

Migratory birds are under control of the federal government not the state. That's part of the problem.

[tummyman]

Of course, Fed's in charge of migration everywhere and have it all screwed up. Who would guess...??????

[John Mercier]

Not really.
The federal government has for decades allowed with a permit the destruction of eggs.
Now it is allowing it with just a registration and reporting.
That makes it quite a bit easier.

The State of NH has the law that is the restriction... NH RSA 209:10

Non-lethal methods of deterrence... such as dogs... is considered a vital control method. And to violate NH RSA 209:10, best to ask NH F&G and make sure you document your efforts to use non-lethal methods.

But it is much easier to move geese from grazing momentarily than it is to remove a goose from her clutch. She will become aggressive rather than move away quickly. The gander is also prone to very violent behavior when this situation arises.

[tis]

Originally Posted by MeredithMan

Hi-

My name is Simba, and I would be happy to chase your geese, (or cats, or squirrels, or bouncing balls)!!

C'mon over Simba! I don't know when they'll come again but they will!

[Meredith AK]

About 5 years ago, I would take our Rottweiler down to Heskey Park, find the geese, make her sit and whisper in her ear about chasing them. She'd shake with anticipation until I released her and She'd chase them into the water. I realized that it would be quite the sh..show if she actually caught one, so stopped going down there with her.

[SAMIAM]

Will be trying bottle rockets…..neighbors are all ok with it
It’s safe to hold them using a heavy glove

[tis]

Our neighbors have set off a firework, keeps them away for a day or two.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by MeredithMan

Hi-

My name is Simba, and I would be happy to chase your geese, (or cats, or squirrels, or bouncing balls)!!

That one good looking dog! ;-)