Holiday Goose Hunting

If there is anything better than a watchin big Canada Geese circle your blind, Ive not found it.
We are blessed here in the Midwest to have huge numbers of these majestic flyers and getting the opportunity to try and convince them to drop into a spread of decoys is my way of spending time outdoors.
During the holiday season is the prime time for goose hunting. Normally, by now the migration has begun and numbers of geese are heading south.
Watch the skies in early November and you should start seeing the first arrivals. Drag out those decoys or get to the store and pick up a few. Find that old call your wife hates to hear and get the camo out of the attic...its goose season!
Now most people think you have to hunt a refuge or a big lake in order to bag geese. Thats not always the case. I like a smaller concentrated area that draws smaller groups of geese. They are far more easier to call in and you're not shooting into a huge bunch. This can be confusing and it seems you are shooting at the group and not singling out one goose.
You wont be successful everytime out but with a few decoys and good call you'll be having the time of your life watching these beautiful birds work their way down towards you.
I love this time of year and I hope you get the chance to experience waterfowling soon.

Photo by Steve Matt