Manitoba Conservation is currently conducting an investigation following a discovery made by a grader operator in Garson, Manitoba. Scott Peluk, employed by the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, came across a group of deceased Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson while working on Road 33 E. Peluk described seeing approximately 15 to 20 geese carcasses that appeared intact, without signs of being gutted for meat.
Peluk, who refrained from inspecting the geese up close, noted the presence of blood spots on some of the carcasses. Speculating on the cause, he suggested the possibility of the geese being shot in excess of legal hunting limits, leading to their disposal to avoid potential penalties. According to Manitoba’s 2026 hunting guide, licensed hunters in designated game bird hunting zones are permitted to harvest up to eight Canada geese in a day and possess up to 24.
Expressing his disapproval of wasteful behavior, Peluk emphasized the importance of utilizing harvested meat effectively, especially considering the cost of food. He took a photo of the geese carcasses and shared it on social media in hopes of raising awareness and potentially identifying those responsible for the incident.
Manitoba Conservation has since collected the carcasses, with the agency confirming its awareness of the situation and ongoing investigation in response to inquiries from CBC News.