The Federal Special Canada Goose Permit is a permit issued to State wildlife agencies only. The Special Canada Goose Permit authorizes certain resident Canada goose management and control activities that are normally prohibited. The management and control activities conducted under the permit are intended to relieve or prevent injurious situations only.
Who Needs It
Permits are only issued when it will contribute to human health and safety, protect personal property, or allow resolution or prevention of injury to people or property. If you are a landowner, homeowner’s association, public land manager, or local government in the lower 48 states or the District of Columbia, you may register at the Resident Canada Goose Registration site for federal authorization to destroy resident Canada goose nests and eggs on property under your jurisdiction. If your activity requires a Federal Depredation Permit, please see information about our Depredation Permit.
Process
To Submit an Application
To submit an application online or through the mail, follow the instructions on our ePermits site.
Please Note: There is no fee for this permit application.