Snow Goose Hunt

Zach Mayhew · 01-07-2008, 11:23 PM

Hey I see that everyone is trying to get a fishing tournament or whatever to get some members together but what about a good ole snow goose hunt. I would love to get together with some people and pound some snow geese.

Alex T. · 01-08-2008, 11:52 AM

Sounds good. How many decoys,callers,blinds can you supply?? Got some good fields/water to hunt??

Alex

Zach Mayhew · 01-08-2008, 03:47 PM

Well I havent dug out the silos that I made yet but I have 70 shells a dozen full bodies one caller right now but have the stuff to make another one. If my silos are ok I could have up to up to 150 decoys. If I could get my friends to go we could have up to 500 more homemade decoys

**Ty Stromquist** · 01-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Ive always toyed around with this idea but man it never happens on the large scale. Id like to tear into some juvies but really dont think lots of dekes are needed.

If someone can find a good field strategically located in Nebraska im down.

Me and the boys have about 1200 sillosocks, some Deadly Decoys and GHG fullbodies. Also lots of other "garage sale" type decoys that dont get used anymore.

vizslaguy08 · 01-08-2008, 07:02 PM

I have no dekes or expierence, but have two capable hands to help set up. Ive always wanted to try sky carp.

BPbowhunter · 01-08-2008, 07:05 PM

I have a layout blind and a gun, but thats all I have for snow geese.

Chasin 'eyes · 01-08-2008, 07:19 PM

Looks like Alex is at it again, his standard question. I think it would be a good idea to get to know some guys and put out a huge spread with everybodies dekes. God knows it would help some days. I am in, I got northwinds, Jim Jones, silos, fullbodies,floaters,fliers, layout blind and working on some ground by my acreage.

I was told they use our lake as a roost pond in the spring, now I just have to get to know the neighbors/farmers and get on the corn fields.

Sorny · 01-08-2008, 07:40 PM

I can get on alot of fields in York county.
Sorny

fishman34 · 01-08-2008, 09:35 PM

I have a gun and hands capable of setting out dekes

Patrick Olson · 01-09-2008, 03:39 AM

I think the forum snow goose hunt gets brought up about every year, but has yet to actually happen. I am in and can supply plenty of stuff. Extra layouts, socks, FBs, etc. The thing is, more than 6 hunters makes snow goose hunting dang hard. To many bodies to hide unless you have some sort of special hiding situation like a pit.

The best thing to do is to have it somewhere where there is someone's barn, yard, etc. nearby where we can set up camp. Then have shifts of hunters every few hours or something. Back at camp we can have the BBQs going and fellas BSin. And a nice, leisurely snow goose hunt going on in the field close by.

We should plan this now. As soon as the snows are here, I (as well as most other snow hunters...) just don't have the time to visit the forums or to help get a hunt situated. I would be thinking around March 10 would probably be the best time to try. Better weather, better decoying, and usually a consistent migration throughout the day. Earlier and you will be dealing with spontaneous weather, more adults, more staging birds, etc... Putting a big hunt in the thick of things could spell out a messy jumble of frustrated first time snow goose hunters.

Good Hunting,
PATRICK OLSON

Patrick Olson · 01-09-2008, 03:43 AM

Another thing, we should aim to get a few guys together with a lot of dekes and have those fellas in charge of bring the decoys. Having everybody bring a few decoys spells a mess sorting out decoys and hunters and then you end up with a junk yard spread... Which is great if you want to shoot as many snows as folks with a junk yard spread do.

Good Hunting,
PATRICK OLSON

**Ty Stromquist** · 01-09-2008, 03:51 PM

Ya know I dont really think Ill have the time this year. Ill be guiding or already got hunts with buddies lined up on all my extra free time. Perhaps at the tail end of the migration. I got a field by Tekamah.

I was/did have one a couple years ago on the G&P page. I think we had 8 or 9 guys? We didnt see a ton. I think we shot 20. Had over 2000 dekes out. Really sucked setting up and taking down.

Zach Mayhew · 01-10-2008, 03:15 AM

March 9th sounds like a good day to me it is on the weekend so we might be able to get a couple more people in for this one. Maybe we should put a limit on it. Maybe try to get two fields set up in the same area and have like 6-7 people in each.

south of 41 · 01-10-2008, 07:12 AM

You will find that pickin a random date to hunt will not be to your advantage... Weather plays a key role in a good snow goose hunt.

Wind will be your key to success

you can pick the peak day but without wind well

Good luck

kaiserduckhelm · 01-10-2008, 09:05 AM

South is right, stack the deck in your favor and go when the time is best.

**Ty Stromquist** · 01-12-2008, 08:27 AM

We shot lots of birds on calm days last year. Just gotta use decoys that dont require wind.

Im not saying that wind doesnt help though.

Ya know what we need? A REAL foggy day. Man they are just plain retarded on those days! I had 12 year old kids shooting 40 geese them selves. AWESOME!

This was of course a pick after it cleared up. I believe Joshs crew almost shot 100 that morning.

muddy river · 01-12-2008, 04:43 PM

No Ty, tell me you didn't. I won't believe it's true. Tell me you didn't teach that boy on the right how to do the shocker.

brademan76 · 01-13-2008, 08:35 PM

Looks like a good ole 'peace' sign to me.

tc_topshot · 01-16-2008, 04:41 PM

well, I am capible of helping out with a hunt, ive got a gun and shells, what more do you need.......

jimbosan · 01-16-2008, 05:28 PM

Have gun will travel!

01-07-2008, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zach Mayhew Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Snow Goose Hunt Hey I see that everyone is trying to get a fishing tournament or whatever to get some members together but what about a good ole snow goose hunt. I would love to get together with some people and pound some snow geese.

01-08-2008, 11:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alex T. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the lids of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 3,409 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 35 Posts	Sounds good. How many decoys,callers,blinds can you supply?? Got some good fields/water to hunt?? Alex __________________ Listening to an e-caller daily to help pass the time until they come back

01-08-2008, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,009 Thanks: 52 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	Ive always toyed around with this idea but man it never happens on the large scale. Id like to tear into some juvies but really dont think lots of dekes are needed. If someone can find a good field strategically located in Nebraska im down. Me and the boys have about 1200 sillosocks, some Deadly Decoys and GHG fullbodies. Also lots of other "garage sale" type decoys that dont get used anymore. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

01-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,510 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	I have a layout blind and a gun, but thats all I have for snow geese. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!" Last edited by BPbowhunter; 01-08-2008 at 07:16 PM. Reason: spelling

01-08-2008, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chasin 'eyes Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cortland Posts: 273 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks like Alex is at it again, his standard question. I think it would be a good idea to get to know some guys and put out a huge spread with everybodies dekes. God knows it would help some days. I am in, I got northwinds, Jim Jones, silos, fullbodies,floaters,fliers, layout blind and working on some ground by my acreage. I was told they use our lake as a roost pond in the spring, now I just have to get to know the neighbors/farmers and get on the corn fields. __________________ "Life's too short to drink cheap beer"

01-08-2008, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zach Mayhew Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well I havent dug out the silos that I made yet but I have 70 shells a dozen full bodies one caller right now but have the stuff to make another one. If my silos are ok I could have up to up to 150 decoys. If I could get my friends to go we could have up to 500 more homemade decoys

01-08-2008, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
vizslaguy08 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: near norfolk Posts: 325 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	I have no dekes or expierence, but have two capable hands to help set up. Ive always wanted to try sky carp.

01-08-2008, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sorny Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I can get on alot of fields in York county. Sorny

01-08-2008, 09:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
fishman34 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Broken Bow/Lincoln Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 591 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	I have a gun and hands capable of setting out dekes __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew On the road again Goin' places that I've never been Seein' things that I may never see again, And I can't wait to get on the road again.

01-09-2008, 03:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Patrick Olson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha/Lincoln Posts: 337 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	I think the forum snow goose hunt gets brought up about every year, but has yet to actually happen. I am in and can supply plenty of stuff. Extra layouts, socks, FBs, etc. The thing is, more than 6 hunters makes snow goose hunting dang hard. To many bodies to hide unless you have some sort of special hiding situation like a pit. The best thing to do is to have it somewhere where there is someone's barn, yard, etc. nearby where we can set up camp. Then have shifts of hunters every few hours or something. Back at camp we can have the BBQs going and fellas BSin. And a nice, leisurely snow goose hunt going on in the field close by. We should plan this now. As soon as the snows are here, I (as well as most other snow hunters...) just don't have the time to visit the forums or to help get a hunt situated. I would be thinking around March 10 would probably be the best time to try. Better weather, better decoying, and usually a consistent migration throughout the day. Earlier and you will be dealing with spontaneous weather, more adults, more staging birds, etc... Putting a big hunt in the thick of things could spell out a messy jumble of frustrated first time snow goose hunters. Good Hunting, PATRICK OLSON

01-09-2008, 03:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Patrick Olson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha/Lincoln Posts: 337 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Another thing, we should aim to get a few guys together with a lot of dekes and have those fellas in charge of bring the decoys. Having everybody bring a few decoys spells a mess sorting out decoys and hunters and then you end up with a junk yard spread... Which is great if you want to shoot as many snows as folks with a junk yard spread do. Good Hunting, PATRICK OLSON

01-09-2008, 03:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,009 Thanks: 52 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	Ya know I dont really think Ill have the time this year. Ill be guiding or already got hunts with buddies lined up on all my extra free time. Perhaps at the tail end of the migration. I got a field by Tekamah. I was/did have one a couple years ago on the G&P page. I think we had 8 or 9 guys? We didnt see a ton. I think we shot 20. Had over 2000 dekes out. Really sucked setting up and taking down. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

01-10-2008, 03:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zach Mayhew Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	March 9th sounds like a good day to me it is on the weekend so we might be able to get a couple more people in for this one. Maybe we should put a limit on it. Maybe try to get two fields set up in the same area and have like 6-7 people in each.

01-10-2008, 07:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
south of 41 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sea monster Posts: 2,237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	You will find that pickin a random date to hunt will not be to your advantage... Weather plays a key role in a good snow goose hunt. Wind will be your key to success you can pick the peak day but without wind well Good luck __________________ The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth that it prevents you from achieving. Eighty percent of success is showing up. RECOVERING NICOTINE ADDICT SINCE April 6th 2008

01-10-2008, 09:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
kaiserduckhelm Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 266 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	South is right, stack the deck in your favor and go when the time is best. __________________ Out-the-Window Outfitters. "Our drinking team has a hunting problem."

01-12-2008, 08:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,009 Thanks: 52 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	We shot lots of birds on calm days last year. Just gotta use decoys that dont require wind. Im not saying that wind doesnt help though. Ya know what we need? A REAL foggy day. Man they are just plain retarded on those days! I had 12 year old kids shooting 40 geese them selves. AWESOME! This was of course a pick after it cleared up. I believe Joshs crew almost shot 100 that morning. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

01-12-2008, 04:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
muddy river Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blair Posts: 380 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No Ty, tell me you didn't. I won't believe it's true. Tell me you didn't teach that boy on the right how to do the shocker. __________________ It's always something.--Kevin Lang

01-13-2008, 08:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
brademan76 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Looks like a good ole 'peace' sign to me.

01-16-2008, 04:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
tc_topshot Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Broken Bow/Lincoln Posts: 384 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	well, I am capible of helping out with a hunt, ive got a gun and shells, what more do you need....... __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid." - Murphy's Laws of Combat

01-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
jimbosan Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, Nebraska Posts: 1,513 Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Have gun will travel! __________________ GET EM CLOSE/happiness is a bloody arrow!

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