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New Innovations in Goose Hunting Gear
from: Maxx Sports GuidesTo those who are paying attention, it seems as if every year marketers come up with a complete selection of new and improved goose hunting gear. Though some of these new ideas are great, a lot of traditional goose hunting gear is just as good -- if not better and much cheaper as well.
The basics in goose hunting gear include having a good blind, a reliable and properly calibrated shotgun, good ammunition, lifelike decoys and warm, water resistant clothing for those long, damp morning waits. A goose call may also be added, but many hunters consider this an extra, usually because, unless you know how to use the call, you're likely to scare off as many geese as you attract.
Once you have the basic in gear, you can advance to newer, innovative goose hunting gear. One of the newest applications is moving decoys. Traditional decoys are simple, plastic goose replicas that, by the end of a couple of days, are no longer fooling the smarter flocks. Goose decoys are now mounted on weighted stands that have a spring and swivel attachment giving the appearance of the decoy bobbing and moving in the wind. This addition to your goose hunting gear could help bring in even late season geese who are very decoy wary.
Another added bonus to goose hunting gear is a decoy that offers wing movement, just like a goose stretching its wings, something they often do when feeding. They're far more effective than traditional use of flags to simulate a goose's wing movement on the ground. Flags are all right when the flock is far away, but the movement can also be a deterrent to landing when they get closer.
Electronic goose callers are an ideal addition to standard goose hunting gear and take the pressure off having to use a manual caller. If you're using an electronic goose caller, be sure to check hunting regulations to make sure they're legal in the area where you're hunting. Some states and hunting areas ban the use of these devices.
Laydown blinds are also something to keep in mind. These low to the ground, minimal profile blinds are terrific for hunting on very flat terrain which is too difficult to dig a pit in. In addition to being very easy to put up and take down, they're also some of the lightest blinds to carry with you. Laydown blinds are a great idea as a "go to" blind in situations where other blinds are not practical.
Choosing a few additions to your goose hunting gear every year will allow you to have gear for every occasion and hunting venue. Remember, many hunting clubs offer swap meets or hunting equipment sales or online auctions that are ideal for picking up new gear or unique items at a fraction of the cost of retail or hunting specialty shops. Be sure to buy from reputable websites and to understand if you're buying new or used goose hunting gear.
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