Geese are game on golf course Oct 5, 2008
BRUNSWICK - Want to go goose hunting without having to hunt. Lakeview Golf Club in Blackshear may be the place. (Florida Times-Union)
New program sets up hunters as mentors Oct 4, 2008
Published: Friday, October 3, 2008 5:08 PM MDT CASPER Lets say early one morning during goose season you roll out of bed at the sound of the alarm buzzing at 4 a.m. As you sip your morning coffee in the kitchen, your wife spontaneously decides she wants to go goose hunting too just to try it out, she says. Until recently that wasnt possible unless she was born before Jan. 1, 1966, because everyone born on or after that date must first complete a somewhat lengthy hunter safety course... (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Outdoors: A trip to honker heaven brings big results Sep 19, 2008
The first adventure was goose hunting with some new friends in Barron County, I learned a lot and had a great time ... By 6:45 the five of us had 15 Canadian geese with each of us bagging three and I was in absolute awe of the skills and love for goose hunting these guys possessed. (Forest Republican, WI)
More of this story Aug 25, 2008
Canada goose hunting will be Sept. 1-15 and Dec. 26-Jan ... Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge is closed to Canada goose hunting. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Commission adopts game bird hunting regulations Aug 9, 2008
Goose hunting in the NW Permit Zone is carefully regulated due to concerns about the population status of Dusky Canada geese. The Commission made permanent a rule allowing the destruction of resident Canada goose nests and eggs where the birds are causing property damage or threatening public health or safety. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
ODFW Commission meets Aug. 8 in Salem Aug 7, 2008
Send comments about duck and goose hunting changes to Brad Bales, ODFW migratory bird program coordinator, at Bradley. D.Bales. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Hegge only pauses to reload Jul 26, 2008
"I shot that at every shoot up until about 20 years ago, but I still take it duck hunting and goose hunting with me, so I get at least one round out of it every year.". Unlike a lot of veteran shooters, though, Hegge has little nostalgia for the methods and equipment of the past. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Planning fall goose hunting in the middle of July Jul 14, 2008
At the risk of seeming to whisk the summer along, I'm going to talk about fall hunting in July. I feel a bit justified as the fall turkey application deadline just passed fear not, there may be licenses still available after the drawing is held. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Ft. Lee's conservation lawman enjoys his job Jun 25, 2008
"That's our busiest time of year," Norman said of the October-through-January deer, turkey and goose hunting seasons. During hunting season his job entails patrolling authorized hunting areas and checking to make sure those hunting on post have all their proper licenses. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
FUN DAY TO BE HELD AT THE FAIRGROUNDS SATURDAY, MAY 17 May 6, 2008
Some are: Macon Police, Department of Natural Resources, Macon fire truck, duck and goose hunting seminar by Delta Waterfowl, knife forging, taxidermists, trapping seminars, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Primos Hunting Calls seminar by Primos rep Greg Bruno, and University of Missouri Raptor Rehab program. Comments. (Macon Chronicle-Herald, MO)
Show Me state hunters see lots of geese Jan 5, 2008
Maybe it was the dark geese set on snow with no open ground or maybe it was just plain old "goose hunting" but every flock that came turned for the decoys and locked up. Thousands of white geese mixed with white-fronts tempted us for three hours with only two low flying singes before the skies cleared of all feathers. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Don't led cold weather stop you Dec 28, 2007
Goose hunting is a great way to spend time in a heated pit with friends. If that's not good enough, go on a trip because it's warmer somewhere else. (Pekin Times, IL)
Make your list and check it twice Dec 21, 2007
Waterfowl season runs into the first part of January and the Canada goose hunting has been good in western Montana. A Lucky Duck or goose for the waterfowl hunter on your list. (Missoulian, MT)
For waterfowl and art fans, Harkers Island is place to be this weekend Nov 29, 2007
CORE SOUND DECOY FESTIVALWHAT: 20th annual event for the guild, founded in August 1987 and includes decoy carvers, painters and collectors, artists, photographers, taxidermists and anyone interest in waterfowl and wildfowl art, duck and goose hunting and waterfowling heritageWHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10-4 SundayWHERE: festival, Harkers Island Elementary School, Harkers Island; auction, H. Curt Salter Building, formerly Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild Hall, just before Harkers Island... (News & Observer -- Sports)
We could use a few acorns to help wildlife Oct 7, 2007
One year ago this week I headed out to do some goose hunting, taking advantage of that short early season. A few miles from my home, a car driven by a young serviceman came careening around a corner at a high rate of speed, crossed into my lane and hit my old pick-up head-on. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Opportunities abound this season for bird hunters Oct 5, 2007
"Goose hunting should be every bit as good as it was last year," Northrup said. "Goose numbers have been on an upward trend for the last couple of years.". (Missoulian, MT)
PA State Parks to Open for Early Goose Hunting Aug 31, 2007
Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania state parks again will allow Canada goose hunting when the state's early season opens Saturday. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said the statewide season, designed to reduce local nuisance geese populations, runs through Tuesday, Sept. 25. (PR Newswire)
Computer project stays on schedule Aug 30, 2007
Gun dealers and sportsmen are upset because the Sept. 2-6 timeline for the transition coincided with the start of the seasons for dove and Canada goose hunting. One dealer in Western Pennsylvania estimated the shutdown could cost him 10,000 in lost business. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Read more. . Aug 25, 2007
With the unpredictable falls and abundant water just across the border in Canada, the early goose has proven to be the best time to get the goose hunting out of your blood here in North Dakota ... Goose hunting is one more opportunity for a busy fall. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Apply now for doe permits Aug 22, 2007
Goose hunting application period begins for Lac qui Parle controlled hunt. Hunters wishing to reserve a date to go goose hunting in the controlled hunting zone at Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area are reminded to submit their application postmarked between Aug. 20 and Sept. 12 ... Goose hunting stations will be assigned through a drawing held on the morning of the hunt. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Column: A few geese are good, a lot are not Jul 28, 2007
" Somehow, the geese had to go. Later that day I saw the gaggle lounging in the soybean field across the driveway from the pond. Here was my chance to deliver the edict in no uncertain terms that they were unwelcome squatters. I ran and cut off their escape route to the pond then charged them, hooting and hollering. Panic reigned. They were in terrible shape from a life as pond potatoes. They could fly but not well. Two managed to flap their way over my head and flop down into the pond. The rest... (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
LISTMANIA: Cache's most scenic locations Jul 12, 2007
Tahoe D wrote on Jul 11, 2007 9:16 PM:" Cool morning's in november ber goose hunting watching the sun come up.Doesn't get much better than that in cache valley! ". Hometown Girl wrote on Jul 11, 2007 8:39 PM:" The mountains on the east and the west of the valley as viewed from Mendon or from the foothills in Providence, every canyon in every season (especially fall), coming down 400 North after leaving Fredrico's for lunch, and most assuredly any view in Paradise. What else would you expect in... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE: Increasing Canada geese populations in urban areas drawing complaints Jul 12, 2007
Additional goose hunting is available from September through December in an attempt to manage the population throughout the state. Responding to a resident Canada goose problem are up to specific communities, but the DNR is available to study communities goose problems, explain their options, and assist them in implementing solutions, Van Horn said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
LAMB: Gopher State Sportsman’s Club opens range for shooters to test their skills Jul 5, 2007
I can t understand why it seems so much easier to stand knee-deep in mud in freezing temperatures and gale winds and get a double when duck or goose hunting. Why is it so difficult to break two blaze orange targets on a non-windy, sunny day in June. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Josh Greene strives for excellence in everything he does Apr 10, 2007
He s the one who got me going on hunting, Greene smiled Friday after a morning of spring goose hunting with some of his friends. I love it. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
FEATURE - Climate is Big Issue for US Hunters, Anglers Mar 9, 2007
"The past season was a bad one for goose hunting ... I would say the clients only got about 40 percent of what they usually get," said Corey Marchbank, a goose hunting guide in the eastern Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. He said the weather seemed to be the main factor. (Planet Ark, United States)
A Conversation With ... Todd Goodman Feb 20, 2007
We decided to sell the goose hunting club and put the money into building more buildings here. My dad is also co-owner of Tru-Built. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
Embattled warden once recognized by state Feb 20, 2007
concerned for the future wrote on February 19, 2007 6:28 PM:"My children took hunter safety and enjoy goose hunting. I want it to be a positive experience. They respect the law and the people that enforce it. I will be the first to admit it, if someone or myself breaks the law I deserve the ticket. Not a problem~ I don't think its worth letting my kids hunt if we have to deal with Prieksat's unacceptable behavior. He is the ADULT and suppose to set an example for the future hunters. Why would I... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
OUTDOOR NOTES - Firearms safety courseset for Pequot Lakes Feb 11, 2007
Spring light goose hunting begins March 1. For the seventh consecutive year Minnesota hunters will again be allowed to shoot snow geese, including blue-phased and the smaller Ross' geese, under a federal conservation order this spring. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Letters to the Editor for Feb. 3 Feb 6, 2007
First it was to extend the Aleutian goose hunting season so the dairy farmers could keep them off their pastures and make a tidy profit from out-of-town hunters. Then it was to lease out the only other grazing areas the geese had in this area (public lands by Lake Earl) to cattle ranchers. (Daily Triplicate)
A hunting year worth remembering Feb 3, 2007
The sights and sounds of goose hunting this year were nothing short of unbelievable. Hundreds of thousands until the numbers almost reached a million dark and light geese feeding in Pratt County, numbers that rival a Canadian hunt. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
New GF&P head faces five tough questions Jan 25, 2007
We also lease areas near Pierre specifically for public goose hunting. They range from decoy areas to designated pits or shooting strips to all types hunting or unrestricted access. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ice fishing guide at mercy of Mother Nature Jan 16, 2007
We just finished our goose hunting on New Year s Day ... Goose hunting was very good. (Lima News, OH)
