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AdamFoose1 · 02-05-2012, 06:35 PM

What is the best way to get the damn Canadian Geese out of my yard??? I don't want to resort to shooting the stupid things...

mudmixer · 02-05-2012, 08:30 PM

They are tough, independent and can be very mean and you never know when the will come back.

After a few golfers at a course I belonged to, were attacked and they had to fight off the critters to avoid problems. It got so bad that the golf course put in floating plastic swans (enemy of geese) that lasted long enough until the smart geese figured out the solution.

The geese are not at all "stupid" and are very smart and like to walk and graze on an area that has grass, insects and seeds. They just jump into any water for a cruise.

They can be a real challenge to control.

Dick

**TxBuilder** · 02-06-2012, 02:34 PM

Why not?

They are migratory, should be moving along soon.

mudmixer · 02-06-2012, 03:09 PM

They are not always migratory around here and the big ones do not necessarily go south because they have learned where to get good food year around.

There is the story about a golfer that was arrested for killing one with a putter out of season and he was released since his defense was self defense.

They are smart like the wild turkeys and somehow know the hunting regulations, areas and schedule dates.

Dick

**oldognewtrick** · 02-06-2012, 05:23 PM

We've got alot around here up on Old Hickory Lake that have taken up residence and the folks who live on the lake complain about the mess. I think I would put goose on the menu if it were me. Just my

AdamFoose1 · 02-06-2012, 05:29 PM

Has anyone used Goose repellent in there lawn?

nealtw · 02-06-2012, 05:35 PM

You know they are Canadian because they walk around saying ey, ey, ey! Actually they are Canada geese but if they don't leave they would be illegal alians.

**TxBuilder** · 02-07-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudmixer

They are not always migratory around here and the big ones do not necessarily go south because they have learned where to get good food year around.

There is the story about a golfer that was arrested for killing one with a putter out of season and he was released since his defense was self defense.

They are smart like the wild turkeys and somehow know the hunting regulations, areas and schedule dates.

Dick

Did they ask the other geese what happened?

mudmixer · 02-07-2012, 01:55 PM

The other geese did not do well on the witness stand because of the language problems.

I have heard that some people in the area are taking geese by bow now since the professional "thinners" did not do a good job. Maybe the professional deer hunters can do the job while they are there next year. Then they can start on the turkeys. - It is amazing what creatures the outer suburbs attract, but I haven't had a bear in the yard for 2 years when he destroyed and stole a bird feeder or two..

Dick

**TxBuilder** · 02-08-2012, 03:12 PM

Are they decent eating?

I could see making a trip up there if they are.