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1. Steven Flagstad

   

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   1/7/2012 2:01 PM

   Just wondering thoughts on if I should trim grasses around ponds to help keep geese out?

   
   
   
   
2. Keith Pegg

   

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   1/7/2012 2:01 PM

   Will not help, but.. a nylon fishing line about 6" off the water every 50' or so will do wonders for them, they will not land very often. This is the best way I have ever seen.
   Keith
   Zama Japan

   
   
   
   
3. David Brandenburg

   

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   1/7/2012 9:01 PM

   You can leave the grass grow for aesthetics, to slow golf balls or for environmental reasons but I don't think it does much for keeping geese away. Geese live in marshes so a bit of tall grass does not really matter to them.
   
   In the spring we harass geese constantly with bird bangers and chasing them until they leave. They nest early is we often need to start on them before we open for the season.
   
   In fall for the migratory geese we use fishline around the ponds, milorganite applications, coyote decoys, scarecrows, alligator decoys and we run short random irrigation sets near the ponds to keep the geese uncomfortable at night.
   
   I think geese bring geese so I assume they can smell their own crap and are attracted to areas they have been so its important to keep them away early in the fall.

   
   
   
   
4. Neidhardt John J

   
   1/8/2012 5:01 AM

   "Geese are like cows. They like lots of manicured grass and lawns," Balkcom explained. "Goose heaven is a golf course with water hazards!"
   
   
   
   http://www.gameandfishmag.com/2010/10/0 ... aa121204a/

   
   
   
   
5. Sam Welch

   

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   1/8/2012 4:01 PM

   Get some black 1/4" nylon braided rope and stake it to each side of your ponds, across the water. When they're on the water, pick it up and slap it down on the water. Has worked great for me.

   
   
   
   
6. Fauble Christopher

   
   1/14/2012 8:01 AM

   Vegetative buffers have seemed to work for me. When I started this current job 6 years ago geese were a major problem. The ponds were mowed to the water with no buffer. After the first year I started letting all the pond banks grow up. The most successful areas are where there was enough room to let a substantial "native area" grow. The geese really like to be able to see to feel safe. If you can disrupt this I think you will be able to see a decrease in their population.
   
   Stay after them! Bird Bangers, dogs, golf carts, rocks, golf balls... anything to keep them from getting comfortable. Also try a laser pointer... you know, the thing all the lecturers use during their presentations. Before sunrise you can use the laser pointer on them while they are still roosting on the pond. If it gets too light out it won't work.
   
   A 12 gauge is pretty affective too!

   
   
   
   
7. James Schmid

   

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   1/14/2012 10:01 AM

   Steven Flagstad said: Just wondering thoughts on if I should trim grasses around ponds to help keep geese out?

   
   
   The longest grass anywhere on this course is 1.5 inches. Geese love it here. Cutting grass shorter probably wont help

   
   
   
   
8. Murdock Greg

   
   1/15/2012 7:01 AM

   We have tried everything. Here's what work's for us. A man with his 3 dog's at night and early morning.
   
   We hired a retired gentleman who brings his dog's late at night until sunrise. He lives right next to the 16 hole so it's convenient for him. We also gave him a laser that he shines on the geese to make them fly away. I have seen a big reduction in geese droppings.
   
   Greg Murdock
   Asst Supt. of Hempstead Golf and CC

   
   
   
   
9. Corp Chad B

   
   1/15/2012 7:01 AM

   Has anyone tried the Away With Geese lights from Par Aide?? I see they have a money back warranty if they don't work, sounds like, what do you have to loose???

   
   
   
   
10. Nowakowski Michael J

    
    1/16/2012 10:01 AM

    We have seen a fox population here go from a couple to at least a dozen and they do wonders for eliminating geese. I don't even worry about geese anymore because the foxes harass them enough they move on quickly. Not sure how you would go about adding foxes to your course, though. Now if there was a way to thin out the number of mule deer...

    
    
    
    
11. Troyer Adam

    
    1/30/2012 1:01 PM

    Chad Corp said: Has anyone tried the Away With Geese lights from Par Aide?? I see they have a money back warranty if they don't work, sounds like, what do you have to loose???

    
    
    
    We use them and we have seen a reduction in the amount of geese...the ducks don't mind them though.

    
    
    
    
12. Fischer Austin J

    
    2/7/2012 2:02 PM

    When dealing with these beasts, humane is no longer an option. So, I'll just leave you all with this:
    
    Scrambled eggs don't hatch.

    
    
    
    
13. Smith Kerry L

    
    2/7/2012 3:02 PM

    Good point but i understand you have to have a permit for that.

    
    
    
    
14. Fauble Christopher

    
    2/8/2012 8:02 AM

    I have a Migratory Bird Depredation Permit issued by the US Dept. of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. The permit allows me to kill several geese a year and destroy any nest found on the property. The permit also states that..."Active hazing, harassment, or other non-lethal techniques must continue in conjunction with any lethal take of migratory birds". You have to complete several forms. http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/mbpermits.html would be a good place to start. You could also call 1-866-487-3297 and they might be able to help you get started. Ask for Sean Orndoff, he has been very helpful to me.