Manitoba Conservation is currently conducting an investigation following the discovery of a group of deceased Canada geese in a culvert just north of Garson, Manitoba. The incident was brought to light by Scott Peluk, a grader operator employed by the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, who spotted approximately 15 to 20 goose carcasses while working near Road 33 E. in the vicinity of Garson.
Peluk described the disheartening scene, noting that the geese appeared to be intact with no signs of having been harvested for meat. Although he did not approach the carcasses closely, Peluk observed some geese with apparent bloodstains on them.
While the cause of death remains unconfirmed, Peluk speculated that the geese may have exceeded the legal limit for hunting in a single day, prompting someone to dispose of the excess to avoid penalties. According to Manitoba’s 2026 hunting guide, licensed hunters in the province’s game bird hunting zones are permitted to harvest up to eight Canada geese per day and possess a maximum of 24 geese.
Expressing his disapproval of wastefulness, Peluk emphasized the importance of utilizing all parts of the animals for consumption, especially in a time when food costs are high. He took a photograph of the carcasses and shared it on social media in the hope of raising awareness and potentially identifying those responsible for the incident.
Manitoba Conservation has since removed the carcasses, and in a statement to CBC News, the department confirmed its awareness of the situation and indicated that an investigation is underway.