Snow geese

Justfishin73 · #1 10-13-2018, 06:12 PM

Down in Stettler, can hit a mad huge flock of Snow geese, but only have my Canada decoys, will they come in to those?

Dick284 · #2 10-13-2018, 06:15 PM

Pretty tough odds, snows are very gregarious in nature, that’s why hard core snow hunters have a pile of decoys, rags, sill’s etc.

Not to say a few flocks might come by outta habit, but as soon as live birds get settled in a field, the majority of the birds will go to the white.

Justfishin73 · #3 10-13-2018, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dick284

Pretty tough odds, snows are very gregarious in nature, that’s why hard core snow hunters have a pile of decoys, rags, sill’s etc.

Not to say a few flocks might come by outta habit, but as soon as live birds get settled in a field, the majority of the birds will go to the white.

About 5000 birds, think we shouldn't bother?

Dick284 · #4 10-13-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Justfishin73

About 5000 birds, think we shouldn't bother?

I detest the bloody things, so my answer may not be what you’re after.

WildCats · #5 10-13-2018, 06:33 PM

It's always worth a shot, unless you have something to fall back on. I've killed piles of white geese without same species decoys. You aren't going to get bigger groups to come in, but singles and smaller groups of three or so will buzz you within gun range.

WC

Justfishin73 · #6 10-13-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by WildCats

It's always worth a shot, unless you have something to fall back on. I've killed piles of white geese without same species decoys. You aren't going to get bigger groups to come in, but singles and smaller groups of three or so will buzz you within gun range.

WC

Good enough, thank-you

tikka250 · #7 10-13-2018, 07:06 PM

Your best hope is that they have some juvie birds in there. Look for the darker grey feathers. Not saying you won't kill em but just be prepared to be frusterated. I have come to the conclusion that the reason us crazy idiots still chase the stupid things is revenge for the anger and frusteration on past hunts.

TrapperMike · #8 10-13-2018, 07:23 PM

If there’s more than one large flock, set up in between them and you will get a lot of action as they back and forth.

drake · #9 10-13-2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Justfishin73

Down in Stettler, can hit a mad huge flock of Snow geese, but only have my Canada decoys, will they come in to those?

Post a pic of how you make out....

32-40win · #10 10-13-2018, 07:58 PM

All I can say is that the birds we encountered this week kept changing fields from evening to morning. Very few came back to the previous nite's feed.

Zekeland · #11 10-13-2018, 10:21 PM

If ya got wind, giver
Lotsa wind, no brainer

No wind, dont waste your time !!!!

tallieho · #12 10-14-2018, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Justfishin73

Down in Stettler, can hit a mad huge flock of Snow geese, but only have my Canada decoys, will they come in to those?

I was in your same postion.Only thing we had white & lots off .Was paper towels.We spread them sheets in a pattern they liked.12 Gunners 107 birds down

Habfan · #13 10-14-2018, 11:12 AM

Why not just ask on here if anyone with a ton of snow goose decoys wants to join you on a hunt ?

Justfishin73 · #14 10-14-2018, 02:53 PM

Tons flew way up, on a mission. Got 3 Canada's and a couple Magpies. Not what I was hoping for, but good to get out with a buddy I only see a few times a year.

ganderblaster · #15 10-14-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Justfishin73

Tons flew way up, on a mission. Got 3 Canada's and a couple Magpies. Not what I was hoping for, but good to get out with a buddy I only see a few times a year.

Sounds about right. Lots of decoys makes a big difference

Justfishin73 · #16 10-14-2018, 05:34 PM

Getting home and seeing the hordes of fat greaters that dropped in made me feel better. Great weather all week will have the combines flying.