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Canada Goose Hunting Tips and Strategies
from:Understanding a bit about the many different habits and behaviors will help in Canada goose hunting. While geese will behave slightly different depending on where and when you are hunting, there are some general tips or strategies that will work no matter where or when you are hunting. To plan your next Canada goose hunting trip remember to keep the following in mind:
• Canada geese are large birds that need frequent food. They will usually stop and rest in their migrations near areas that both food and clean water is available. Canada goose hunting will always be best close to larger bodies of clean water. Geese will not stay in swampy or sludge filled water, rather they will travel further without stopping for food to find good water.
• Canada geese will usually always fly or be found in large groups, but occasionally the breeding pairs will split off. In the migration times the largest groups will be found, often flying in flocks of thousands. Canada goose hunting can be made challenging at this time due to the mixture of other waterfowl that may be present, so always be careful to know what you are shooting at and avoid shooting into large flocks of mixed birds.
• Canada goose hunting strategies can capitalize on the geese returning to the same spots to feed, especially in three to four day cycles. Usually they will feed one area until all the grain or cereal crop is gone before moving again. As they are hunted they will become more leery of decoy placements, calls and even blinds. Consider hunting from different locations and leaving one or two area undisturbed until later into the hunt in one particular area. This will ensure the Canada geese will feel safe in these areas and will often use them as a default location later in their stay.
• Use calls judiciously. Canada goose hunting guides are experts at knowing how and when to use calls. If you use the incorrect call you are likely to drive off the geese, rather than bring them in. There are different calls for feeding, returning to the water, and for alarm or distress.
• Scout the area in advance of Canada goose hunting. Look for natural areas that the geese will land to feed, return for the evening, and for signs that they have been present. A large flock of Canada's will leave debris and waste behind both on the ground and on the water.
In addition talk to other hunters that are familiar with the area. The weather will also play an important role as geese are likely to stay closer to safe, large bodies of water in cloudy or overcast weather while they will fly farther away on clear, warmer days.
Goose Hunting In Illinois News
Illinois Hunting Report for 12-03-08 - Chicago Sun-Times
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'Tis the season (for deer hunting) - Aurora Beacon News
'Tis the season (for deer hunting) Aurora Beacon News, IL - "We offer some of the best deer hunting opportunity in the world here in Illinois," DNR acting Director Sam Flood said last week when releasing preliminary ... |
Sarley: Great way to bag some geese - Northwest Herald
Sarley: Great way to bag some geese Northwest Herald, IL - Kane County is the best goose hunting spot in Illinois, and every year it just gets better and better. “There were over 2000 birds eating in the fields to ... |
Weather the rut for the opener: Illinois Hunting Report 11-18-08 - Chicago Sun-Times
Weather the rut for the opener: Illinois Hunting Report 11-18-08 Chicago Sun-Times, United States - During the hunting seasons, the extended online version of the Illinois hunting report, which comes at the end of the Midwest Fishing Report in the ... |
Waterfowl hunting looks good in state - Kentucky.com
Waterfowl hunting looks good in state Kentucky.com, KY - That would normally spell poor hunting for Kentucky waterfowl seasons, which opened Sunday for Canada goose and will open Thursday for ducks, but this could ... Fowl season shaping up nicely in Western Kentucky |