harvest in Nebraska is comprised of smaller, Arctic-nesting geese. These
geese tend to migrate earlier in the fall than their larger counterparts. In
Nebraska, December and January are the key months to pursue Canada geese.
For white-fronts and snow geese in the fall, a good generalization would be
that white-fronts would tend to follow the timing of dabbling ducks and snow
geese. However, the peak for snow geese would typically be an abrupt halt
when conditions cause lakes, ponds and most reservoirs to freeze. During the
light goose conservation order, the typical peak of migration is the few days
prior to or just after March 1.
Waterfowl hunters should attempt to blend into their environment as much as
possible, using ghillie suits and other camouflage to hide effectively.
A white-fronted goose stands on the ice
on a private pond in Hall County.
NEBRASKAland Magazine • Waterfowl Hunting Nebraska
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RICK
RASMUSSEN
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DOUG
STEINKE
