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Sep 1, 2009 10:58 pm US/Eastern
Officials Allow Controlled Hunts For Canada Geese
NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) ―
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One official estimates as many as 300 to 400 geese have taken up residence in the popular park, creating a health hazard because of the goose droppings they leave on grass, running path and even in the lake itself.
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In Westmoreland County, North Huntingdon Township officials have given approval to goose hunting six days this month in hopes of reducing the Canada goose population in Indian Lake Park.
On Tuesday, the September goose hunting season officially began for hunters who have a state license and a federal duck permit.
Goose hunting in the park will start September 9th.
One official estimates as many as 300 to 400 geese have taken up residence in the popular park, creating a health hazard because of the goose droppings they leave on grass, running path and even in the lake itself.
There was mixed reaction the hunting approval tonight from park-goers.
"This place has got to be really cleaned up because it's a health hazard," Tom Smith of Grapeville said.
"There's filth that's on this track from them birds, I mean you've got to do something about it," Tom Fike of North Huntingdon said.
Paula Hall of Rillton disagreed, saying the mess the Canada geese leave if a pain in the neck, but, she comes to the park to exercise, and is willing to put up with the problem.
Some people are skeptical about the controlled hunts.
"I don't think it's going to work," Gary Hall, from Rillton, said. "I think they tried it before and I don't think it worked – it's not going to work."
Rod Ansell, with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, told KDKA-TV that the goose problem in the park may have been exacerbated by well-intentioned people feeding the geese.
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