State Agency Contacts and Information

State Wildlife Agency Contacts and Information on Resident Canada Goose Nest and Egg Destruction

The following information is being compiled to provide potential Registrants with State contact information and other preliminary information about State requirements relating to Resident Canada Goose Nest and Egg destruction. In most instances, States which have “No” in the "State Accepts Federal Registration?” column either do not allow any take of Resident Canada goose nests or eggs in the State (making Federal registration irrelevant) or the Federal authorization is already covered by a permit issued to the State wildlife agency. In all such instances, all locations in these States are blocked on the site and thus may not be registered. Contact the State agency for further information in these States. 

This list is a work in progress. We will update it as we receive information from the States. It is your responsibility to comply with any State requirements.

Last updated: (03/17/2026)

1. The State does not recognize the Federal nest and egg depredation order registration but rather authorizes nest and egg destruction under its Federal Special Canada Goose Permit. Contact State for additional information.
2. The State allows online registration only for urban situations, such as golf courses and homeowners associations. Federal registration is invalid without concurrent State authority. Agricultural applicants or those in rural settings may not register and must continue to work through the State.
3. The State allows online registration only within incorporated cities or urban growth boundaries. Registration may also occur for golf courses, parks, and other highly developed recreational areas outside of incorporated cities or urban growth boundaries. All other take within other rural settings is prohibited.
4. State authorization is required in addition to Federal registration except in the following 18 counties where State permits for control activities are not required: Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Orange, San Benito, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Ventura counties. 
   
   Requests for permits to destroy nests and eggs of Canada geese from the counties not listed above must be submitted to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Waterfowl Program, Attention Caroline Brady (Caroline.Brady@wildlife.ca.gov). These requests must include:
   1. Name and address of applicant
   2. Location and number of nests and/or eggs to be destroyed.