Sunday, September 1, 2013

An Insight Into Calling Geese

An Insight Into Calling Geese

By Robert Ford


Hunting Canadian Geese is prevalent among many people throughout the world. To accomplish a perfect hunting trip, the primary requirement is to make the goose-call. It involves learning to make a peculiar sound like the geese so that they are drawn towards the hunter. Learning to make a goose-call is a strenuous thing. It is quite tough for a hunter to become proficient in calling. The calling should be of a suitable style to attract the birds and also it is essential to keep a note of the calling time.

When first learning to call Canada Geese it is advised to use instructional tapes or friends who have already mastered the process. It is also important, no matter how seasoned a hunter you are, to practice calling prior to the hunt.

It is also important to learn how to blow into a reed before using it in the field; a top of the line model can not only ease the learning process but also better represent a flock of Canadian Geese. When learning to call remember not to get frustrated as the learning process is important and also challenging.

A lot of hunters succeed in hunting geese without making a call at all. Another idea is to make use of a decoy, and many hunters hire decoys to get the job done. Calling increases your chances of success in hunting Canadian Geese. Hence, with repeated practice, the decoys will be able to make genuine calls.

A hunter tends to get highly interested once he performs a successful hunting job, through his calls which may sometimes attract many flocks of geese. Even if plenty of these Canadian Geese rush to the sound of an expert caller, they many not reach the appropriate spot close to the hunters' blinds as expected by the hunter, and therefore he fails to accomplish his goal. Hence a skilled technique should be utilized while making a call.

It is also essential to remember when calling that overcalling the Canadian Geese is a deterrent to the hunt and that hunting should always be related to the actions of the flock you are trying to attract. For example when the Canadian Geese are further away the call should be louder; however, as the geese come towards the decoy and blind the call should become quieter to emulate a real flock.

These days, hunters join to form a group and go together for hunting the Canadian Geese. This has actually helped them hone calling skills to a great extent. The advantage of working in a group lies in the fact that calling in groups seems more genuine and produces better results. But a professional call from a good expert is comparatively not as effective. Many hunters calling simultaneously lead the flock to think that the sounds are coming from another flock.

It is also recommended by experienced hunters to use feeding chuckles to attract nearby geese. Most hunters of Canadian Geese have also had success in calling by mimicking a short-reed goose call.

When learning to call Canada Geese it is recommended to learn two common calling sounds in order to lure a flock of Canada Geese. The two basic sounds are the cluck and the honk. In order to mimic the clucking noise a short burst of air must be blown into a reed while saying the word whit. This action will produce a distinct call. The honk meanwhile is also mimicked through a short burst of air followed by saying in a high to low note the sound whoooo-wit.




About the Author:



Share This

No comments:

Post a Comment

Designed By Blogger Templates