Canada Goose
Waterfowl
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Season: CLOSED
(2025-09-01 - 2026-02-21)
Field Reference: Canada Goose
Appearance & Identification
Large waterfowl with a black neck/head and a distinct white "chinstrap" cheek patch.
Preferred Habitat
Open water, marshes, and harvested corn or wheat fields.
Seasonal Behavior
Highly social; flies in V-formations; very vocal and wary of movement.
Recommended Tactics
Hunting: Layout blinds in grain fields with large spreads of silhouette decoys.
Field Notes & Facts
Canada Geese are famous for their "V" formation flight, which creates a drafting effect that allows the flock to fly 70% further than a single bird could fly alone.