The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it doesn't have the power to control wild goats.
Minister Geoffrey Boot was quizzed by Garff MHK Daphne Caine about the animals in Tynwald this week.
Mr Boot said the goats in the north of the Island aren't protected by law, so could be culled by landowners if they object to them on their land.
But he added as they don't pose a significant threat, monitoring or controlling them isn't a priority.
Cabinet Office staff jumps 8% in a year
The number of people working in the government's Cabinet Office rose by more than eight per cent last year.
Yellow weather warning about high tides today
Ronaldsway Met Office has issued another weather warning today.
Northern lights tonight - or just clouds?
The Isle of Man could be in for a spectacular light show later, if the weather allows.
Teen's funeral to be held next week
The funeral of a teenager from Douglas who died last month will be next week.
Mum thanks firefighters after daughter cut from trolley
A mum's thanked the emergency services after her daughter had to be cut free from a shopping trolley.
Pandemic gowns company linked to Island baroness owes £188 million
The company linked to Island residents Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman which supplied gowns to the UK government during the pandemic owes a total of £188 million, according to its administrators.
Specialists needed to work out windfarm rates
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says specialists would be called in to figure out the rateable value of onshore wind farms.
Cricket club awarded £50k for nets
Crosby Cricket Club has been given a £50,000 grant to replace its nets.
