Yes Geese are highly protected in the state of Colorado as well as any other wild birds or wildlife.
In Colorado it's illegal to kill Geese or mess with or move any Geese or Wildlife Eggs.
In the State of Colorado it's illegal to tamper with or move the eggs of waterfowl without written permission the Colorado Department Of Parks and Wildlife.
Doing so without written permission can get you some hefty fines and possible jail or prison time.