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Council splits on 2025 goose‑management hunt; motion to approve hunt in September fails
Summary
After a lengthy debate on Aug. 4 about Canada goose control, the Alpena City Council failed to approve a city‑sponsored goose hunt for September 2025, following concerns over effectiveness, alternatives such as egg‑oiling and public perception.
The Alpena City Council on Aug. 4 considered whether to authorize a city‑sponsored Canada goose harvest in September 2025 as part of a multifaceted goose‑management program and ultimately declined to approve the hunt.
City staff reviewed management measures used locally, including egg‑oiling performed under USDA APHIS guidance, harassment measures (decoys, dogs, audio deterrents), habitat modification and limited hunts coordinated in specific locations. The city’s Department of Public Works reported oiling 122 eggs from 15 nests in late April and early May this year as part of…
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