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Canada Goose Hunting Strategies and Techniques
from: Maxx Sports GuidesUnderstanding their many different habits and behaviors helps a lot when 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're hunting. When planning your next Canada goose hunting trip remember to keep the following in mind:
* Canada geese are large birds that need frequent food. They'll usually stop and rest in their migrations near areas where 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'll travel further without stopping for food to find good water.
* Canada geese will usually fly or are found in large groups, but occasionally breeding pairs will split off. During migration times the largest groups will often be found 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 and know exactly what you're 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 they've 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 who 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'll fly farther away on clear, warmer days.
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