An innovative new option to manage the invasive geese population in Vernon is being explored.
Guardians of our Salish Estuaries (GooSE) presented to city council Monday, March 11 to look at harvesting geese for food.
An “ethical” approach to harvest adult Canada geese was suggested by Garreth Ashley, a wildlife biologist with GooSE.
“We’ve partnered with quite a few First Nations groups throughout the years, as they help with the meat processing,” Ashley said. “At the end of the day, the goal is to generate a high quality food source and to lower those targeting invasive Canada goose population.”
If eventually approved, GooSE would look to conduct the harvest in 2025.
Administration will bring a report to council at a future meeting, although it wasn’t specified exactly when.
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