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secondcurve · 06-09-2014, 07:19 PM

Please note the paragraph below about scaring birds away. This from NY state but maybe it is the same in NH?

The circumstances when federal or state permits are needed to address a problem with Canada geese can be complex; however, here are some general guidelines:

No federal or state permits are needed to scare, herd, or chase away geese by any means, including dogs or noisemakers, as long as no birds are physically harmed.
If you only want to destroy goose nests or treat the eggs with corn oil (or puncturing) to prevent hatching, simply visit the USFWS's Resident Canada Goose Nest and Egg Registration Site to register on-line (see the Offsite Link in the right-hand column). You do not need any special authorization or permit from DEC.
If you are the manager of an airport or military airfield, determine your eligibility to conduct lethal control of geese between April 1 and September 15 by reviewing the requirements of the control order for resident Canada geese at airports and military airfields (see the Offsite Link in the right-hand column). If you qualify you do not need any special authorization or permit from DEC; to take geese at other times of the year a Federal permit is needed.
If you are a farmer or manager of a beach or drinking water supply, and you want permission for the lethal removal of geese between April 1 (manager of a beach or drinking water supply) / May 1 (farmer) and August 31, you do not need a federal permit but need written authorization from your local DEC Wildlife office.
In most other situations, including areas where geese are a general nuisance (parks, golf courses, residential or commercial properties, etc.), or to kill geese at other times of the year, you need a specific Federal permit. To apply for a federal permit, contact the New York State office of USDA Wildlife Services at (518) 477-4837.
DEC generally does not allow relocation of geese with or without a permit.
For more information, view, print, or download the document below or contact your local DEC Wildlife office.

06-09-2014, 07:19 PM	#15
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	Please note the paragraph below about scaring birds away. This from NY state but maybe it is the same in NH? The circumstances when federal or state permits are needed to address a problem with Canada geese can be complex; however, here are some general guidelines: No federal or state permits are needed to scare, herd, or chase away geese by any means, including dogs or noisemakers, as long as no birds are physically harmed. If you only want to destroy goose nests or treat the eggs with corn oil (or puncturing) to prevent hatching, simply visit the USFWS's Resident Canada Goose Nest and Egg Registration Site to register on-line (see the Offsite Link in the right-hand column). You do not need any special authorization or permit from DEC. If you are the manager of an airport or military airfield, determine your eligibility to conduct lethal control of geese between April 1 and September 15 by reviewing the requirements of the control order for resident Canada geese at airports and military airfields (see the Offsite Link in the right-hand column). If you qualify you do not need any special authorization or permit from DEC; to take geese at other times of the year a Federal permit is needed. If you are a farmer or manager of a beach or drinking water supply, and you want permission for the lethal removal of geese between April 1 (manager of a beach or drinking water supply) / May 1 (farmer) and August 31, you do not need a federal permit but need written authorization from your local DEC Wildlife office. In most other situations, including areas where geese are a general nuisance (parks, golf courses, residential or commercial properties, etc.), or to kill geese at other times of the year, you need a specific Federal permit. To apply for a federal permit, contact the New York State office of USDA Wildlife Services at (518) 477-4837. DEC generally does not allow relocation of geese with or without a permit. For more information, view, print, or download the document below or contact your local DEC Wildlife office.