Anyone here hunt snow geese?

Jimmy Speedboat · 02-06-2008, 02:23 PM

Ive went on a couple guided hunts before but never for snow geese and have been thinking of getting out.

Tell me how you hunt these differently than canadians.

Alex T. · 02-06-2008, 02:25 PM

What are snow geese??

Alex

Jimmy Speedboat · 02-06-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex T.

What are snow geese??

Alex

white geese

**Ty Stromquist** · 02-06-2008, 02:33 PM

Jimmy snow geese are a total different ball game. Spreads of 1000 decoys are not uncommon.

There are literally HUNDREDS of guides around. Most use layout blinds in the mud. There are a few that have some nice pit setups as well.

Time is coming. I say last weekend of the month some birds will be on the ground.

Alex T. · 02-06-2008, 02:41 PM

Oh! I think I've seen those before.

Alex

**Chad** · 02-06-2008, 03:01 PM

Don't let Alex fool you. He KNOWS Snows.

Yes, you really need A LOT of decoys and other gear to do it well and have a chance at being consistent, but don't let that stop you.

First time I ever decoyed snows, Bo and I did it on a tiny budget.
- 50 rags
- 2 lawn chairs
- 2 burlap camo tarps
- 1 old boom box
- 1 cd of snow geese sounds recorded from the internet for free
- 2 12ga shotguns
- 1 box of 3 1/2 bbs
- 1 snow goose flag

We set up within a 1/2 mile of a couple hundred thousand snows and waited for dawn. When dawn came, I asked Bo if I should wave the flag. He said "sure." It was game on from there. I don't think we killed more than 6 that day, and I'm sure everything we brought close enough to pull the trigger on were jouvies, but the point is, don't be intimidated to get started and don't let guys tell you that you have no business being out there. Someone told me that once.

Farley · 02-06-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Speedboat

white geese

They have a "blue" phase too, don't they?

People I know who hunt them suggest that they are not too tasty.

Patrick Olson · 02-06-2008, 04:35 PM

Taste twice as good as any Canada I have ever shot...

People just like to say they taste bad so they have an excuse to give them away or dump them.

Good Hunting,
PATRICK OLSON

south of 41 · 02-06-2008, 05:01 PM

Anyone notice you wont see Patrick for days but the minute someone types snow goose poof like someone rubbed the genie bottle he appear's

**Ty Stromquist** · 02-06-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by south of 41

Anyone notice you wont see Patrick for days but the minute someone types snow goose poof like someone rubbed the genie bottle he appear's

Alex T. · 02-06-2008, 07:40 PM

Nothing wrong with being passionate about a sport you love.

Alex

Patrick Olson · 02-06-2008, 10:18 PM

I can't lie, the only way I will look at a post this time of year is if snows or snow geese is in the title.

I got birds on the brain.

Good Hunting,
PATRICK OLSON

south of 41 · 02-07-2008, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick Olson

I can't lie, the only way I will look at a post this time of year is if snows or snow geese is in the title.

I got birds on the brain.

Good Hunting,
PATRICK OLSON

Hillbilly · 02-07-2008, 10:11 AM

Awesome new avatar, South.

OldBaldGuy · 02-07-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillbilly

Awesome new avatar, South.

He picked that photo because it only shows the right wing...

Luv2Decoy · 02-07-2008, 11:16 AM

Is that a genie coming from that bong or an illegal substance???? Three more weeks then game on

. I know that the diehards will be out looking in the coming weeks, everyone be sure and post up their secret spots

DiggerDog · 02-07-2008, 10:03 PM

I love to hunt snows but I don't like to eat them. Because I don't like to eat them, I don't hunt them that often. Only when others I'm hunting with like to and will eat them do I usually go..

CobisCaller · 02-07-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiggerDog

I love to hunt snows but I don't like to eat them. Because I don't like to eat them, I don't hunt them that often. Only when others I'm hunting with like to and will eat them do I usually go..

Now there's a concept worth noting.

Patrick Olson · 02-07-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobisCaller

Now there's a concept worth noting.

Quality.

Good Hunting,
PATRICK OLSON

02-06-2008, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimmy Speedboat Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone here hunt snow geese? Ive went on a couple guided hunts before but never for snow geese and have been thinking of getting out. Tell me how you hunt these differently than canadians. __________________ Fishing is my bag.............. baby

02-06-2008, 02:25 PM	#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	What are snow geese?? Alex __________________ Listening to an e-caller daily to help pass the time until they come back

02-06-2008, 02:33 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	Jimmy snow geese are a total different ball game. Spreads of 1000 decoys are not uncommon. There are literally HUNDREDS of guides around. Most use layout blinds in the mud. There are a few that have some nice pit setups as well. Time is coming. I say last weekend of the month some birds will be on the ground. __________________ "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

02-06-2008, 02:41 PM	#5 (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	Oh! I think I've seen those before. Alex __________________ Listening to an e-caller daily to help pass the time until they come back

02-06-2008, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chad Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gone Fishin' Posts: 6,457 Thanks: 58 Thanked 66 Times in 41 Posts	Don't let Alex fool you. He KNOWS Snows. Yes, you really need A LOT of decoys and other gear to do it well and have a chance at being consistent, but don't let that stop you. First time I ever decoyed snows, Bo and I did it on a tiny budget. - 50 rags - 2 lawn chairs - 2 burlap camo tarps - 1 old boom box - 1 cd of snow geese sounds recorded from the internet for free - 2 12ga shotguns - 1 box of 3 1/2 bbs - 1 snow goose flag We set up within a 1/2 mile of a couple hundred thousand snows and waited for dawn. When dawn came, I asked Bo if I should wave the flag. He said "sure." It was game on from there. I don't think we killed more than 6 that day, and I'm sure everything we brought close enough to pull the trigger on were jouvies, but the point is, don't be intimidated to get started and don't let guys tell you that you have no business being out there. Someone told me that once. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

02-06-2008, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Patrick Olson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha/Lincoln Posts: 337 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Taste twice as good as any Canada I have ever shot... People just like to say they taste bad so they have an excuse to give them away or dump them. Good Hunting, PATRICK OLSON

02-06-2008, 05:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
south of 41 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sea monster Posts: 2,237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Anyone notice you wont see Patrick for days but the minute someone types snow goose poof like someone rubbed the genie bottle he appear's __________________ 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

02-06-2008, 07:40 PM	#11 (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	Nothing wrong with being passionate about a sport you love. Alex __________________ Listening to an e-caller daily to help pass the time until they come back

02-06-2008, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Patrick Olson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha/Lincoln Posts: 337 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	I can't lie, the only way I will look at a post this time of year is if snows or snow geese is in the title. I got birds on the brain. Good Hunting, PATRICK OLSON

02-07-2008, 10:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hillbilly Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Awesome new avatar, South.

02-07-2008, 11:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
Luv2Decoy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in the blind Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Is that a genie coming from that bong or an illegal substance???? Three more weeks then game on. I know that the diehards will be out looking in the coming weeks, everyone be sure and post up their secret spots

02-07-2008, 10:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
DiggerDog Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At home, in the field, in a blind, in a boat, at our cabin, on a plane, or in a hotel room Posts: 453 Thanks: 14 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	I love to hunt snows but I don't like to eat them. Because I don't like to eat them, I don't hunt them that often. Only when others I'm hunting with like to and will eat them do I usually go.. __________________ "When you have shot one bird flying you have shot all birds flying. They are all different and they fly in different ways but the sensation is the same and the last one is as good as the first." - Ernest Hemingway

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