Turkeygirl Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I bought my duck stamp for 09/10 season...so come the October season, I'll be able to hit the fields. The land I deerh unt on sees huge flocks of geese and usually a huge flock of Mallards as well...we always watch them fly up out of the one field we walk across. Geese also fly low over our house and with our corn field, I'm thinking it might be a good place once the corn is cut. My first questions is...why do duck and goose calls have to be so darn expensive? lol Any suggestions on a duck call and goose call that are good for starting out, and not too horribly expensive. Any tips for starting out in general? I'll probably be hunting the fields, make a blind out of natural cover...and maybe my sister will bring her puppy along and get it trained,lol. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhunter39 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 tip #1 have fun tip #2 it's only expensive as you want it tip #3 my most expensive goose call ( a flute call ) was only around $20 -30 tip #4 cook your waterfowl slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 My first year also.I don't have to buy any calls or decoys,my brother and his friends take care of that.Just starting out has cost me over $500.Layout blind,waters,blind bag,floating gun case,a box of bbb,a box of bb,2 boxes of #3 and a case of#2,{All on Sale!}I bought a 870 supermag with the fall flight camo a couple years ago.Used my cabelas pionts and a remington rebate and got paid $10 and got the gun for free.Good luck to you! Early goose comes in september 1st,early duck comes in september 5th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Good luck turkeygirl. Be advised of the goose seasons in NY. They usually don't coincide with duck season. Geese opens up on this Tuesday so I would take advantage of that. Be sure to resister for HIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm registered with HIP and all that....but since I don't have the previous year's license, can't hunt the September season. I did get a goose and duck call combo from Cabela's when I placed my order yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'm registered with HIP and all that....but since I don't have the previous year's license, can't hunt the September season. I did get a goose and duck call combo from Cabela's when I placed my order yesterday. You didn't hunt deer or turkey in 08/09 ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I did but don't you need an 08/09 duck stamp in order to hunt ducks/geese??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Ah ha ha...my bad...I just read it wrong...so I can hunt the September goose season after all! lol....duh me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 if they are already coming to the field, place a few dekes out and DONT call. No need to call when they are coming in themselves. Waterfowl is very addictive and once you are addicted it will get very expensive. Goodluck and look forward to pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 if they are already coming to the field, place a few dekes out and DONT call. No need to call when they are coming in themselves. Waterfowl is very addictive and once you are addicted it will get very expensive. Goodluck and look forward to pics! That is what my brother says about being addictive.If you have to be addicted to something, mine as well be the outdoors.Good luck to everyones season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowetdogz Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 if they are already coming to the field, place a few dekes out and DONT call. No need to call when they are coming in themselves. Also...be very aware of your movement in the field. Ducks and geese can pick out movement just as easily as turkeys, especially if they see something they're not sure of. Have fun!! And welcome to the wonderfully addictive world of waterfowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Waterfowl is very addictive and once you are addicted it will get very expensive. Notice how Ben didn't say CAN get very expensive, but instead he said WILL get very expensive...thats from experience...right on Benny! Good Luck this year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Notice how Ben didn't say CAN get very expensive, but instead he said WILL get very expensive...thats from experience...right on Benny! Good Luck this year!!! I seen my brother spend about $1200 each year for the last few years, and I thought deer hunting was expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I have another question. I'll be using my Mossberg 500 20 ga which has a 26" barrel...I have a full, x-full, modified, and improved cylinder chokes....which is my best bet to use on geese with #4 steel shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Ruth, if they are cupping in and back pedaling while landing 20 yards in front of you, use the IC. If they are flying close to you but not landing put the Mod or Full choke in. And if they are flying and staying 30-50 yards or so out put in the full or X-full. Number 4 might be a little light on geese. When I am shooting woodies in our pond where they rain in, I shoot #3s and on big ducks will do #2s and #3s in 3.5inch shells. Geese, i will shoot BBB BB and sometimes maybe a #2, #3 if they are landing 10 yards away. If you get out there and start shooting and feel that your shots are on target yet the birds arent fallin, go bigger on the shot. Post some pics of the fields you will be hunting if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Notice how Ben didn't say CAN get very expensive, but instead he said WILL get very expensive...thats from experience...right on Benny! Good Luck this year!!! Yeah, tell me about it. Have you met Veronica yet?:clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpcNape Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 IT doesn't have to be expensive at the start. My guess is you'll only need a few dekes because they are already coming into your field. Secondly, don't overcook waterfowl, if you cook it to well done it will have liver taste and be tough. Thirdly, don't let anyone tell you that a 20 ga isn't enough. That's all my brother hunts with, as long as their 20-30 yards and you make a good shot they'll fold. Good luck and I think you'll find waterfowl is very rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 a dozen or 2 goose decoys will work just fine. you'll be hunting geese not used to being hunted. the further south you go, the more decoys you'll need. always put a few ducks 20 yards to the side of your geese. and use your call to get their attention only. too much calling is worse than none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNcrittergittr Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have another question. I'll be using my Mossberg 500 20 ga which has a 26" barrel...I have a full, x-full, modified, and improved cylinder chokes....which is my best bet to use on geese with #4 steel shot? Glad to hear we got another waterfowler! Good for you, you'll love it! It's funny you mentioned the Mossberg 500 20 gauge, that's one of the first guns I ever got, and to this day it is my go-to, do anything gun. I love it. I have shot geese with it, hunting on the water over decoys. As long as you are patient and take good shot opportunities, it should treat you well. However I prefer a 12 gauge for targeting honkers. The only thing I would add is that 4 shot is on the light side for geese, I use BB and BBB for geese. I will use 2 shot when I'm "multi tasking" with ducks and geese. A 20 gauge can be a really good goose gun if ya get em in close. I would recomend using a full choke with the 20 gauge too, and nothing lighter than 2 shot. Good luck out there, have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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