Actually I've never shot a goose, but at the same time really don't like them. At sooner lake, several years ago some tree hugger decided that would be a great place to restart the giant canada geese as they don't migrate. We had a great swimming beach and picnic area with covered benches, and the geese have made that areal into one great big area of goose crap. You can't swim, walk around or eat on the benches unless you want swim in goose crap.