Field Goose Hunting - Safety FirstField goose hunting from layout blinds with decoys placed close to the blinds is a an effective technique to decoy geese into very close range, but requires acknowledgment of safety from start to finish of each hunt.
A photo of 4 layout blinds tightly surrounded with Canada goose decoys. The hunters are well hidden and the decoys look so realistic, they attract road hunters with rifles. Blaze orange is highly recommended to wave at vehicles that stop or slow down or to wear while putting out and bringing in the decoys.
Coming up from your back to shoot with other hunters close by is awkward and must be done with safety in mind each time. Also, while climbing in and out of the blinds, safeties should always be checked and muzzle control must always be priority.
Field goose hunting is like all types of hunting, its hit and miss and a lot of work, but very exciting when the birds commit.
The size of Canada geese is misleading in relevance to the speed of their flight. Close range misses are common to a lot of hunters, novice and skilled alike.
The number of youth hunters has drastically declined over the past 20 years. We encourage responsible young men to hunt with the Association such as the group in the photo above, but adult supervision is required for family dependents.
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