Low riskEdible
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
Black stocking head, white chinstrap. River and pond meat, greasy and dark.
- Marks
- White chinstrap
- Size
- 8–14 lb
- Habitat
- River, flooded fields, golf ponds.
- Season
- Year-round residents plus migrations.
- Frequency
- common
Large goose. Resident flocks stay on the Ohio and farm ponds; migrants pass in March and November.
Uses
Breast like steak; legs confit or stew. Render fat. Age a few days in the cold if you can.