10 Things Geese Hunters Should Know Before Heading for a Hunt Both experienced goose hunters and amateurs have experienced awkward days when they can’t figure out what’s happening with the geese and why they are constantly refusing to collaborate.
So, avoid making the same mistake next time and read through these 10 simple tips that will help you on your next goose-hunt:
Spread the decoys wider
The first thing that most goose hunters make is the simple act of not spreading out the decoys enough. If all decoys are put close to each other, you’ll just see the birds hovering around but not taking a stable position because they don’t have enough room to land, and because they never land alone. So, next time, remember to put some more space between the decoys …show more content…
And, you really shouldn’t always be looking at the geese, because if you can clearly see them, this can mean that they can see you as well. So, just keep calm and aim for your target.
Be more careful on windy days
Geese hunting on windy days has a few tricks. Finishing the geese on such weather might cause a problem because they often land shortly and out of the wind. In order to follow their game, you should also be positioned out of the wind, preferably in low areas, behind trees or upon hillsides. Also, on windy days, make sure that you always use the loud and aggressive goose call.
Get back to basics
If you have tried different ways to call in the geese and they don’t respond, always go back to basics. No matter how professional you have become in the field, try the simple call which very often has great impact. Simple calling seems to be the universal language that geese all over the world understand. The secret to using the simple calling is to be able to use a lot of volume and yet to use a softer voice when calling them. When playing with geese, act like a goose!
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