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USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA board said it re...
Key takeaway Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.
Why this matters in The Midland
The recent cull of over 500 geese in an Alabama neighborhood due to overpopulation has implications for Midland 's own community. As a city situated in the Permian Basin, Midland is no stranger to dealing with wildlife management issues. The USDA's involvement in the Alabama cull highlights the importance of addressing wildlife overpopulation in a proactive and humane manner. In Midland, residents and homeowners associations may face similar challenges with local wildlife, such as deer or coyotes. The USDA's recommended steps to prevent overpopulation, including strict "no feeding" enforcement and harassing wildlife to discourage them from staying, could be applied to Midland's own wildlife management strategies. By learning from the experiences of other communities, Midland can develop effective and compassionate approaches to managing its own wildlife populations, ultimately reducing the risk of overpopulation and its associated health and safety concerns.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA board said it re...
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