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- Category: Waterfowl
- Published: Friday, 12 February 2016 18:55
- Written by Greg
Go After Those Snows
If you've never been on a spring snow goose hunt, you need to get out there and give it a try. You'll likely witness the spectacular sight created by flocks of migrating snow geese that number in the thousands, not to mention that hunting these wary birds is fun!
In addition, hunting snow geese will help support the much needed effort to decrease the current snow goose population. And for those who are not familiar with the problems facing the arctic/subarctic waterfowl nesting grounds as they relate to the overabundance of snow geese, there are many articles online that detail the reasons why the Light Goose Conservation Order has been adopted by many states.
It is also worth noting that just because the snow goose population is at an all-time high it doesn't mean that snow geese are an easy mark. In fact, out smarting a flock of snows can be downright challenging.
Sunrise as we wait for waves of snow geese to arrive Early morning anticipation from our ground blinds
In order to be successful on a snow goose hunt, you must scout, obtain permission to hunt fields, procure an electronic call and acquire hundreds of decoys. And like most hunters, the enormity of putting together a do-it-yourself snow goose hunt was out of the question for us, so we again chose to book a hunt with Waterfowl Junkie Outdoors.
This year we met up with Bob and Garrett from Waterfowl Junkie Outdoors in Arkansas for a 3 day hunt. The weather was perfect as the unseasonably warm afternoon temperatures climbed into the mid 70's and the skies were thick with snow geese. Bob and Garrett had done their homework; they put us right in the middle of the geese every day! I can't say enough positive things about these guys, they definitely have a passion for their craft and it shows in the quality of the service they provide!
Depending on where you live getting to the mid-west to hunt snow geese may seem too difficult to consider, but I'd say don't let the distance deter you. Our 24 hour drive each way was worth the effort, from the unforgettable sights and sights to the tasty goose meat, the hunting was a blast!
Depending on where you live getting to the mid-west to hunt snow geese may seem too difficult to consider, but I'd say don't let the distance deter you. Our 24 hour drive each way was worth the effort, from the unforgettable sights and sights to the tasty goose meat, the hunting was a blast!