Growth of the Lesser Snow Goose Population: Consequences and Control Efforts

Beginning in the mid-1990’s, waterfowl biologists became increasingly alarmed at the persistent and rapid growth of the mid-continent population of Lesser Snow Geese. This species nests in sub-arctic and arctic regions of Canada, migrates through the prairies, and winters in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. This presentation will  summarize the changes which released this population from historical controls, describe the ecological consequences of too many geese, provide an update on the effectiveness of population control efforts and discuss considerations for future management.