Can I keep a goose as a pet?

Can I keep a goose as a pet?

yes! Geese can make great pets, and yes, they can sometimes be aggressive. When keeping any animals as pets it is important that humans learn as much as possible about their instincts, behavior, and needs, so that we can respond to them appropriately and provide them optimal care. Sebastopol geese can make good pets.

Is it illegal to hit a goose in Ohio?

It is illegal for any person, agency, or organization to take or attempt to take (pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect), any bird, nest, or egg outside of the regular hunting season without a special permit from the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

How much is the fine for hitting a goose in Ohio?

In Ohio, it’s against the law to hurt migratory game birds, like geese, by means or aid of, among other things, a motor-driven conveyance or motor vehicle. An offense that is punishable by up to $250 or 30 days in jail, per bird, according to ODNR.

Can you own a goose in Ohio?

Canada geese are protected under both the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Ohio state law. This protection extends to the geese, goslings, nests, and eggs. Non-lethal scare and hazing tactics, which do not harm the geese, are allowed.

Is chasing geese illegal?

Federal law protects Canada geese. It is illegal to harm geese, their eggs, or their nests in the United States without permission from the U.S. Fish and Wild Service (USFWS). Geese may be harassed or scared away without a permit as long as the geese, goslings, eggs, and nests are not harmed.

What scares geese away?

Certain decoys such as a plastic dead goose or fake alligator heads can scare geese away. Swivels are also a good option as they appear more lifelike. Keep in mind that geese will get used to these decoys over time, but they are a quick way to frighten geese who have recently appeared in your yard.

Can you shoot geese all year round?

Shooting to support scaring While non-lethal shooting to scare can be carried out throughout the year, lethal shooting during the close season or on a Sunday is only permitted under the authority of a licence (see ‘Protected Status’ section for guidance on licences).

What is the best shot size for geese?

SPECIES	IDEAL RANGE	SHOT SIZE
Small Ducks	15-40 yds	4, 5, 6
Large Ducks	10-40 yds	BB,1, 2, 3
Geese	10-45 yds	T, BBB, BB