Tradgang Snow Goose hunt?

kbetts · July 14, 2011, 10:42:00 AM

We have large population of snow geese that make their way to Delmarva area every year. A local outfitter that has been guiding hunts here in DE for a few years has become my source of goose feathers starting last year. I was wondering how much interest there would be in doing a Tradgang field hunt. Obviously dates and times would be dependent on interest and availability but I think we could be accommodated. How cool would it be to sit in the middle of 1000 dekes, dressed in white, while 200 birds try to land on your head?

Pete McMiller · July 14, 2011, 10:48:00 AM

Now THAT sounds cool. In addition to tradbow, I am also a diehard waterfowler. I've tried to shoot both ducks and geese with a bow over the years - without success. One of my dream hunts is bow-geese.

oxnam · July 14, 2011, 10:54:00 AM

That would be awesome!! I would be very interested depending on when it was going to take place.

kbetts · July 14, 2011, 11:10:00 AM

This is in the preliminary stages as of right now. The outfitter has accommodations at his place of residence and takes up to 10 hunters. I wanted to do this last year but was too late and I only want to do it with a group of trad guys. Once I have the guides' blessing, I will post their site. I think this would be the first hunt of its kind. Oh, and their photographer is amazing at capturing in-flight photos of pellets wrapping up geese. I bet an arrow shot would be insane.

abbatoys · July 14, 2011, 11:22:00 AM

What a blast that would be. Tried geese with the bow with no luck. Die hard waterfower also....Very interested in following up on this too...Scott

hunt it · July 14, 2011, 11:56:00 AM

Don't forget the white hard hats

Whole gang shootin arrows overhead sounds like fun but I'd hope it's not windy that day.

kbetts · July 14, 2011, 12:00:00 PM

We'll be shootin with the wind at our backs. I just e-mailed the outfitter.

GRAYBEARD · July 14, 2011, 12:09:00 PM

Depending on date, I'd give it a try.
I'm near Philadelphia so it is the back yard for me.
Let us know !

oxnam · July 14, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Do you think it will run a $300-$400 per day?

kbetts · July 14, 2011, 12:18:00 PM

I want to say about $150 not including accommodations. I think you could go last year for about $125.

PA stickbow boy · July 14, 2011, 12:21:00 PM

That's not too far of a drive and might make for a fun weekend. I'd be interested.

chopx2 · July 14, 2011, 03:38:00 PM

I'm just down the road and definitely want to join you. Any ideas of dates? Who's the outfitter?

wigeon · July 14, 2011, 05:14:00 PM

Im in let me know the dates

Earl Jeff · July 14, 2011, 05:34:00 PM

Keep me informed its not out of the question for me. not to far to travel.

3arrows · July 14, 2011, 05:35:00 PM

I have shot pheasants but never geese,let me know the dates.

Mitch-In-NJ · July 14, 2011, 05:57:00 PM

I would drive from North Jersey to MD for that. It would have to be a weekend hunt for me, though.

oxnam · July 14, 2011, 06:32:00 PM

If we could get enough guys, it would be great to have a multi-day hunt like Friday-Sunday. I would generally have to fly back on Sunday to get back for work but would like a couple days to justify the flight out. Plus its a great excuse to make sure I get more than one day of hunting in.

kbetts · July 14, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

I'm still waiting back for a reply. I wanted to get on this early so we can hopefully get a good date and time to work with. The fellow I contacted may be at sea right now as he spends a good part of his winter guiding.

kwc · July 14, 2011, 09:04:00 PM

this sounds like a blast been dreaming about hunting geese for awhile now sure would be fun

bowzonly · July 15, 2011, 10:18:00 PM

Count me in. I have written a dozen or so stories for TBM. I'd think this would be a winner.