SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Canadaian geese will soon start migrating into Sioux Falls for the winter. As ponds freeze up geese search for open water which can found throughout the winter on the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls.
With that, starting Wednesday, November 16, Sioux Falls Animal Control and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks will begin using pyrotechnics and sound cannons to scare geese from quarry ponds east of the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and at Elmwood golf course.
The goal of this program is to reduce the number of geese flying in and out of the those areas, making it safer for airplanes which may be flying over the area.
Sound cannons are a humane method of scaring geese and they pose no danger to the public.
The cannons will go off several times during the day and will not be used at night.
If there are any questions concerning this operation, contact Animal Control at 367-7000.
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