2023 Goose Summary

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2023 was a pretty standard year for goose management.  There was light activity for most of the spring with occasional pairs trying to establish.  Once the weeds filled in, the geese came to eat.  We peaked around 2 dozen for a couple of weeks, but once the weeds were knocked down, the geese left.  We did not get goslings.

The summer and fall were almost completely goose free.  The year ended with rain and warmth, so the goose population should thrive if the winter stays mild into 2024.  

Dog patrols will become more formalized next year.  They were effective in helping keep the goose surge to the south end in 2023.