Manitoba Conservation is currently conducting an investigation following the discovery of a group of deceased Canada geese in a roadside ditch just north of Garson, Manitoba. Scott Peluk, a grader operator for the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, came across the carcasses while working near Road 33 E. Peluk estimated there were around 15 to 20 dead geese, intact and not harvested for meat.
Peluk, who refrained from approaching the geese closely, observed some of them had bloodstains. While the cause of the geese’s deaths remains unverified, Peluk speculated that the geese might have exceeded legal hunting limits, prompting individuals to dispose of the excess to avoid penalties.
According to the 2026 hunting guide of Manitoba, licensed hunters in the game bird hunting zones are permitted to harvest up to eight Canada geese in a day and can possess 24 geese.
Expressing his disapproval of wasteful practices, Peluk emphasized the importance of utilizing all parts of the animal for consumption, especially considering the cost of food. He captured a photo of the carcasses and shared it on social media to raise awareness and possibly identify those responsible.
Manitoba Conservation has since collected the geese carcasses, and they have confirmed their awareness of the incident, stating that an investigation is underway.