Michigan Residents: Prevent Geese from Being Gassed 7 April 2025 Michigan Residents: Prevent Geese from Being Gassed Published by In Defense of Animals Michigan's geese are under threat. Across the state, permits are being applied for in order to authorize the mass killing of geese, with entire flocks rounded up and gassed in a cruel and unnecessary attempt to reduce their numbers. Michigan's geese are being scapegoated for human-caused environmental issues, despite the availability of humane, non-lethal solutions. With the May 16, 2025, deadline for residents to apply for goose gassing permits fast approaching, now is the time to act. Contact key officials to demand science-based, non-lethal solutions over mass killings, and attend the April 10th Natural Resources Commission Meeting in Lansing to make your voice heard. Decisions about Michigan's wildlife should not be left to a handful of lakefront homeowners with a vested interest in exterminating geese for convenience. The broader community deserves a say in how these situations are handled. Michigan's geese are being systematically targeted based on misleading claims, while the real threats to waterways — agricultural runoff, septic failures, and pollution—go ignored. Mass culls (killings) ignore these root causes while inflicting suffering on animals who are merely trying to exist in their natural habitats. The methods used to kill geese are both inhumane and irresponsible. Entire families are captured and painfully gassed to death. To make matters worse, the discarded bodies of these birds are thrown into landfills, raising concerns about the potential spread of disease, particularly bird influenza. If geese were truly a health risk, their carcasses would not be disposed of in a manner that allows scavengers to spread the virus further. Michiganders have the power to stand up for geese and demand ethical, non-lethal management solutions in their own communities. Humane deterrents, such as habitat modification and hazing, are not only effective but also sustainable long-term solutions. Join us in raising your voice against these cruel and unnecessary killings. You can also explore our goose resources for communities and decision-makers to learn more about how you can advocate for non-lethal solutions. The geese of Michigan deserve our protection. Speak up to ensure that they receive it. Let's make sure they get it. In March, we hosted a virtual panel discussion for Michigan residents with experts on water quality and non-lethal goose mitigation. Please watch and share the replay, along with these helpful resources, so you can advocate for geese with confidence. Take action now to protect Michigan's geese! Contact your officials to oppose mass-killing permits and demand humane, science-based solutions. Attend the April 10, 2025, Natural Resources Commission Meeting in Lansing to make your voice heard in person. 1. Make Calls. Call your local officials to oppose mass-killing permits and to demand humane, science-based solutions. Governor Gretchen Whitmer Phone: (517) 335-7858 Michigan DNR Director, Scott Bowen Phone: (517) 284-6367 Michigan Natural Resources Committee Phone: (517) 373-2426 / (855) 347-8014 DNR Wildlife Division – Sarah Thompson Phone: (517) 284-9453 Local USDA Office Phone: (517) 318-3471 2. Get Informed. Watch our goose mitigation virtual panel for Michiganders with experts on water quality and non-lethal options. Access speaker contacts, presentations, and resources in this helpful guide. Visit our website for more resources: www.stopgooseabuse.org 3. Make the Connection. Geese are being scapegoated for avian flu, yet the disease is primarily spread through the mass confinement of chickens in factory farms, where they are raised for their flesh. This not only threatens human health but also contributes to the abuse and suffering of chickens. Explore a compassionate alternative—check out our Vegan Starter Guide today! 4. Show Up In Person. Attend the Natural Resources Commission Meeting on April 10 and speak up for geese! Take a look at the agenda for more information, and read over the guidelines for public comments. When you arrive, please sign up to speak for up to three minutes. Where: Lansing Community College, West Campus Rooms M119-121 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI 48917 When: 9:30 a.m. 5. Send Your Comments. Send your comments to ask Michigan officials to stand up against cruelty to geese. Sign to immediately deliver your comments to: Scott Bowen — Michigan DNR Director Michigan Natural Resources Committee Michigan DNR Natural Resources Commission (NRC) Board Sarah Thompson — DNR Wildlife Division Local USDA Office Governor Gretchen Whitmer Your State Representative In Defense of Animals provides an easy to use for to send your comments. Look for the blue form on the right side of the page: Send Your Comments In Defense of Animals fully expects and strongly urges all people involved in this campaign to act responsibly and lawfully and to respect the personal interests and privacy rights and concerns of any individuals who may be affected by, or become the subject of, your protests or related efforts. United Poultry Concerns is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl. Don't just switch from beef to chicken. Go Vegan. www.UPC-online.org View this article online United Poultry Concerns | PO Box 150, Machipongo, VA 23405 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!