30th Aug 2008
Preparing for Goose Hunting In Minnesota
Goose hunting is incredibly popular in North America. In fact, it is the fastest growing sport in Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources. To increase hunters’ effectiveness in shooting and so decrease the number of crippled birds, the DNR has started to hold seminars to teach goose hunting skills.
What the seminars focus on is teaching the hunters about proper equipment and how to use it. This includes how to select a shotgun and the correct shot size for dealing with geese, which are pretty big birds. Apparently many novice goose hunters are poorly trained and so tend to aim at birds that are too far away while using shot that is undersized.
Another issue facing goose hunting novices in Minnesota is finding good hunting locations. The DNR suggests doing some research about goose behavior and habitat before going in search of hunting grounds. This study will provide some guidelines in what to look for.
There is water virtually everywhere in Minnesota and an abundance of crop lands, so the geese can be found all over the state, however the geese are known to be more plentiful in the southern and western regions. The conservation offices in various regions throughout the state are a good resource when looking for good hunting land.
The next step is to actually scout out the potential hunting grounds. If the good spots are on private land, asking permission of the land owner is imperative. If they’ve had good experiences with the hunters in the past, they’ll often heartily agree to allow access to the land.
Public land is another option to explore for goose hunting land. The Minnesota DNR provides maps precisely with this information laid out. So while goose hunting is growing in popularity, it appears clear the state is eager to assist to ensure success.
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