How can I keep geese off my property, They leave so much waste behind you cant walk without stepping in some.?
First, it goes without saying that you need to use non-lethal methods. All native migratory birds in the US are protected by federal law, and it is illegal to kill any protected birds. The exception to this would be the killing of a game species, such as the geese, by a licensed hunter in the proper season in the approved manner. Keeping the birds off your property when you live on a lake – which is a major part of their habitat – is difficult but not impossible. Make sure no one is feeding the geese on your property. If any neighbors are feeding them on their property, check and see if it is legal to feed waterfowl in your municipality. The feeding of wild water fowl has been banned in many places because of the mess and the potential for disease. If it is illegal, ask your neighbors to stop feeding the geese. If they do not, report them. Then you need to make your property less attractive to the geese, while not making it less attractive to you. There are many ways to do this. You ca
