bird
Canada goose
Branta canadensis
Low riskEdiblecommon
Black stocking head, white chinstrap. River and pond meat, greasy and dark.
Large goose. Resident flocks stay on the Ohio and farm ponds; migrants pass in March and November.
- Habitat
- River, flooded fields, golf ponds.
- Season
- Year-round residents plus migrations.
- Size
- 8–14 lb
- Field marks
- White chinstrap
Use
Breast like steak; legs confit or stew. Render fat. Age a few days in the cold if you can.