The giant Branta canadensis maxima is one of seven recognized subspecies of Canada goose. While there are some other differences, it is largely its size that sets it apart.

The giant Canada goose is the largest of the seven recognized Canada goose subspecies. With an average adult weight of more than 12 pounds, there are records of some weighing over 20 pounds.

The sound of gunshots early Saturday reminded me of one of our government's most successful undertakings: the re-establishment of the giant Canada goose. A flock of geese settled into a field near ...

Since I wrote about Canada geese for this column about 13 years ago, there has been a pretty big change in the Canada goose world. At that time, there were 11 recognized sub-species of Canada ...

When North Dakota's early Canada goose season starts Aug. 15, hunters who find themselves in the right situation will likely have a limit of 15 birds a day, up from eight last year and five in 2010.

MILWAUKEE - When you see flocks of giant Canada geese in just about every park and golf course these days, it's hard to believe that just 50 years ago, the ...