How long will the area that is closed to Canada goose hunting have to remain closed?
Some part of the area that is presently closed to Canada goose hunting will very likely have to remain closed because Canada goose biology and behavior makes them susceptible to over harvest given current hunting pressure. All Canada goose closed areas are eventually reduced from their original size. Some closed areas have been reduced to less than 40 square miles in size. Protection from over harvest, however, is critical to sustaining Canada goose populations and providing long-term recreational opportunities. For additional information regarding Iowa’s Canada goose management Click here.
