You Can’t Take that Wild Baby Goose
I’m not sure how many of you needed this reminder, but no matter how cute, furry, innocent, harmless, snuggly, and petable they may appear, you cannot take protected wildlife home in New York State.
This reminder comes from the New York State DEC after reports that someone near Syracuse did this on May 11th.
According to the New York State DEC, Environmental Conservation Officer Heather Scalisi responded to a report of an individual “getting out of a vehicle to catch a wild baby goose” in Syracuse.
Why Did They Do It?
According to the DEC report, the individual who took the goose said they wanted to add it to their flock. They may have gotten away with it had it not been for someone there to record it…