With the city's rapid growth, many developments and homes are encroaching into natural areas inhabited by wildlife. This can lead to many problems for residents. Many animals like Canadian geese, squirrels, woodchucks, snakes, raccoons, and deer thrive on the habitat created by suburban sprawl and the fragmentation of woods and forests. These animals can create problems for local residents as a result of their habits that normally do not create problems in an undeveloped natural area.

Trumpeter swans, mallards, and Canada geese swimming in the Memorial Park ponds.

Living with Nuisance Wildlife

Please contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources South Regional Office at 507-359-6000 or the Central Regional Office at 218-828-2561 if you have questions regarding removal of nuisance species.

Helpful Mammal Identification Information

If You Love Us, Don't Feed Us: Why You Shouldn't Feed Geese

Living with Geese: Tips for Keeping Geese off Yards and Waterfront Areas