Destroying nests and eggs to control Canada geese would require which permit?

Destroying nests and eggs to control Canada geese would require which permit?

• A. A federal permit
• B. A state permit
• C. No permit
• D. Local permit only

Answer: (A)

Nesting and egg destruction for migratory birds like Canada geese is regulated nationwide, so it requires federal authorization. These birds are protected by federal law, and actions that disturb nests or eggs are not allowed without a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A depredation permit from the federal level is the mechanism that legally allows this work (often in coordination with state wildlife agencies). State or local permits alone do not override the federal protections, and doing this without federal approval would be illegal.

Nesting and egg destruction for migratory birds like Canada geese is regulated nationwide, so it requires federal authorization. These birds are protected by federal law, and actions that disturb nests or eggs are not allowed without a permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A depredation permit from the federal level is the mechanism that legally allows this work (often in coordination with state wildlife agencies). State or local permits alone do not override the federal protections, and doing this without federal approval would be illegal.