Hunting early season geese can have its pro's and con's. On one hand, you've got young birds that don't know the difference between a true hedgerow and a pile of layout blinds. However, you've also got Canada Geese that know their home land, and are not taking risks for limited food yet.
Here is 5 quick tips for building piles during early season geese:
Cover it up:
During early season, there is lots of vegetation available. During dry field hunts, it's important to cover yourself as much as possible. With no snow and lots of crops still standing, there's no reason to have half-covered A-Frame blinds be the reason for a busted hunt!
Consistency:
This time of year, geese are sticking to their main feeding ground. after one hunt, or to find them in the first place, you'll probably have to travel quite a bit to find new flocks of birds that haven't been pressured yet.
Flag em' Down!
Some live by them, others hate them. One thing that I know for sure is that running a goose flag this time of year is always a good idea. I recommend the Heavy Haulers Outdoor Gear flag. Just remember, you're mimicking a goose landing, not trying to wave in an airplane.
Team Calling:
Early season geese need to see excitement. having 2-4 people goose calling at one time, all with different cadences and notes, is going to give your spread the most realistic sound in the area. A sure fire way to convince those stubborn banded geese to drop right into your lap.
Lazy Loafers:
This one goes without explanation. Find those loaf ponds that the geese may be going to on those Hot September Afternoons. These lakes and ponds may be the key to having successful hunts throughout all of your early season. Focus on scouting these mid-day and it may just turn your season around!
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