Canada Goose Damage Management Workshop

In case you haven't heard, but Canada geese numbers have increased dramatically over the past 15 years. From a time when their future was a matter of concern, the actions of wildlife managers and changes in environmental policy combined to bring Canada geese numbers back to what they are today. Not to be outdone, but changes to the habitat, such as urban sprawl and the human propensity to have green grass on gentle slopes surrounding lakes, have created a veritable Garden of Eden for geese. All three elements are the answer to the question, "Why do we have so many geese?"

The School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln along with the National Wildlife Control Operators Association have combined to create a training program to educate people interested in managing conflicts with Canada geese. This workshop will provide hands-on training, demonstrations, and lecture to help students become familiar with the variety of tools, along with their limitations, presently available to control geese.  No hype, just solid training so that you can resolve geese issues in your area.

If you would like to learn more or perhaps even participate, visit Goose Damage Management Workshop. Act fast, as the workshop will be taking place, June 29-July 1, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Stephen Vantassel, CWCP, ACP