It's called a Conservation Order. After all other waterfowl seasons are closed it takes effect. Here in Arkansas it starts around the first of February and goes to around the middle of March (time to start scouting for TURKEYS).

Yes, it is for light geese only. The anti's don't like it. Guess they'd rather the geese have a major die off from disease and their bodies go to waste. At least skillet shooting them someone at gets some good jerky meat.

Romans 8:28