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.
Fundraiser for badly injured Manx TT rider hits £28k
A fundraiser to help a Manx rider who was badly injured in the TT has reached over £28,500.
Breaking park's speed limit endangers children, say commissioners
Commissioners in the north of the Island have issued a plea to motorists speeding through a park where children play.
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
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