Join us in Manitoba Canada for some of the finest decoying snow
goose hunting you're ever likely to experience. Tired of
chasing those high-pressured snow geese in the Lower-48 and
shooting nose-bleed high birds with triple-B's? Then it's
time to hunt them over small mobile spreads of high-quality full
bodies, or light and compact silo-socks where steel 2's, or even
4's, perfectly get the job done.
As featured on Berretta's Waterfowler's Edge, this Canada spring
snow goose hunt is the perfect destination from mid-April to
mid-May: go back to the other side of the
flyway!
Follow your guide to the carefully-scouted, snow goose hunting
location where you will be involved in the morning's ritual of
setting up goose decoys and putting the finishing touches on the
layout blinds. It's not a complicated process, spreads are usually
300-400 decoys and easily deployed within 15 minutes. You
will be spring goose hunting over the very best decoys in the
industry: we use Greenhead Gear motion full bodies, Final Approach
Last Pass fullbodies, or silosocks depending on the
conditions.
We also use a high tech e-caller with digitally recorded live
snow geese. Your hunt will be fully guided. Ross' geese
are not lawfully taken in Manitoba during the spring snow goose
hunts - but don't worry, we'll have the birds close enough for you
to tell the difference between them and the larger snow
geese!
Bring boots and gear that are appropriate for the mud, because
it may get muddy during our spring thaw. If needed, we'll
break in the field for a snack that your guide will provide. Spring
Snow Goose hunts typically will run until limits are achieved or
about 5:00 p.m., whichever comes first. The snow goose decoys will
then be picked up and we will drive back to the hotel for dinner
and relaxation. These hunts produce beautiful snow and blue
trophies for your game room and occur during a time that waterfowl
hunting cannot be had elsewhere in North America.
Our Manitoba spring snow goose hunts are typically conducted out
of 2 camps. The south camp usually runs April 1-15 and is
located a scant just north of Devil's Lake, ND, in the major
migration corridor. South camp spring snow goose hunts
usually involve stationary spreads of full body decoys. When
the snow goose migration is at its peak, limits can be achieved
before lunch, but when the clouds are low and the winds are from
the northwest, it could be an all day affair of tough
hunting.
Our north cam for spring snow goose hunting in Manitoba consists
of hunting small, docile flocks of Hudson Bay birds that have
settled into the barley fields and are awaiting the perfect timing
for their last leg of the spring migration. These hunts
typically occur the latter half of April through mid-May, and can
produce magical experiences of small family groups coming into the
decoy spread in waves.
These hunts are typically conducted over small spreads of silo
socks. It's not uncommon to finish limits by
mid-morning. In May, your spring snow goose hunts may also be
combined with outstanding fishing for lake trout.
More Info
Game Bird License Info - Manitoba Canada Snow Goose
Hunt
A Federal Migratory Game Bird Permit, a Manitoba Game Bird
Licence and a Wildlife Habitat Certificate are required to hunt
snow geese in Manitoba, Canada. These are not included in your
Manitoba Canada snow goose hunting package, but can be purchased
locally after your arrival. Approximate costs is $130.
Bird Limits - Manitoba Canada Snow Goose
Hunt
- Light geese: 20 per day
- Light geese possession limit 80
Retriever Policy - Manitoba Canada Snow
Goose Hunt
Properly trained retrievers are always welcome, but they
must be well managed so as not to negatively impact the
hunting.
Bird Processing - Manitoba Canada Snow Goose
Hunt
Bird Cleaning is NOT included in the cost of the Manitoba Canada
Snow Goose Hunting package. Per-bird cleaning costs may apply.
Birds may be breasted or picked. We strongly suggest bringing
ice chests large enough to ensure proper care of birds. Ice
chests may be purchased in Winnipeg following your arrival.
USFWS statutes regarding transportation of migratory game birds
are carefully followed:
- All sport-taken migratory birds imported into the US via Canada
must have 1 fully feathered wing attached to the carcass. No
other types or forms of migratory birds will be allowed into the
US, no sausage or processed meat.
- All imports into the US of sport-taken migratory birds may only
be imported by the person who hunted them. A hunter cannot give the
birds to another person to take into the US on their behalf.
- Birds, geese, or cranes intended for taxidermy can only be
imported into the US when accompanied by a US migratory bird
import/export permit.
- All illegal birds and/or meat is subject to seizure and
fines.
Contact us for more information
about Manitoba Canada snow goose hunting.