Too many geese

We have deer. South Carolina has Canada geese.
Okay, we have Canada geese, too. When I first took note of them years ago, they were kind of pretty. That was before I knew then as rats with wings. They took over large areas of public parks near the Ohio River and other waters. Their droppings rivaled cow patties in size.
And they just won’t leave.

South Carolina imported thousands of Canada geese from 30 to 20 years ago to provide a sufficient population for hunters. But their numbers have grown faster than expected. Now, according to The Associated Press, state officials are looking at ways to reduce the flock. Possibilities include an extended hunting season.

I really wish they would do the same thing with deer here. We have too many deer. Drive along any two-lane country road and you’ll see what I mean. At certain times of the year, I can’t make the 20-minute drive home from work without seeing a dozen deer close to the road.

We have too many deer, just as South Carolina has too many Canada geese. We can’t manage wildlife populations solely for the benefit of hunters.