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!

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                                                      An incredible number of snows in the air

 

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.

 

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                    A nice variety of the different color phases of snow geese...the white snow and the blue goose

 

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.

 

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        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.

 

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  Seven year old banded blue goose

 

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!

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                                                Actually 116 for the day, but who's counting...

 

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!

Arkansas spring snow goose hunt
                                   185 snow geese for the trip

 

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!