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Tips & Tricks for Early Season Canada Geese

For many waterfowl hunters across the country, the early Canada goose season is eagerly anticipated. The weather is mild and the geese are gullible, making it a fun time to hunt.

The author shares their experience of hunting Canada geese, where they successfully gathered birds using decoys and a layout blind. On the first day, they called in five birds, with three leaving, and on the second day, they added silhouettes to the spread and killed their birds in less than two hours.

The best part: I’d seen less than 20 of the more than 150 honkers that’d been using that field.

The key to successful hunting is scouting and using the right tactics, as it's not a guaranteed success. Author: The early Canada goose season is a fun and anticipated time for waterfowl hunters.

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American Hunter American Hunter — 2025-10-14