{"id":3673,"date":"2024-09-17T06:47:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T11:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/?p=3673"},"modified":"2024-09-17T07:02:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T12:02:36","slug":"tips-recipes-for-successful-field-hunting-geese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/tips-recipes-for-successful-field-hunting-geese\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips &#038; Recipes for Successful Field Hunting Geese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Warden-Michael-Hirschboeck.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3674\" src=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Warden-Michael-Hirschboeck-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Warden Michael Hirschboeck\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Warden-Michael-Hirschboeck-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Warden-Michael-Hirschboeck-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Warden-Michael-Hirschboeck.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>By WDNR <\/strong><strong>Conservation Warden Michael Hirschboeck<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to field hunting considerations for geese, I\u2019ve had success using the tips I\u2019ll offer you in this column. And, make sure you get to the end where I share some recipes that have been a hit with all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Hunting in an urban area can be difficult! You must have permission to hunt a field and cannot be within 300 feet of a dwelling devoted to human occupancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scouting and Permission: Two of the most important parts!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I call scouting and permission two of the most important parts of a successful hunt.\u00a0 Knowing where the birds are roosting, and feeding is crucial \u2013 and this takes some time and gas in your vehicle.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13161\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><\/div>\n<p>Next is approaching the property owner and getting permission to occupy the field.\u00a0 If permission is obtained, <strong>treat the property as if were your own<\/strong>.\u00a0 Do not rut up the field. If the field is wet, haul your gear in on foot and take out everything you brought back out with you.<\/p>\n<p>Know who the surrounding neighbors are.\u00a0 I\u2019ve responded to multiple calls for field hunters who were hunting within 300 feet of a dwelling devoted to human occupancy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3679\" style=\"width: 220px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/geese-flight.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3679\" src=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/geese-flight-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"Geese Flight\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/geese-flight-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/geese-flight.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Ron Churchill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here is the State Statute <strong>941.20(1)(d) Endangering safety by use of dangerous weapon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/document\/statutes\/941.20(1)(d)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">941.20(1)(d)<\/a><strong> (d)<\/strong> While on the lands of another discharges a firearm within 100 yards of any building devoted to human occupancy situated on and attached to the lands of another without the express permission of the owner or occupant of the building. \u201cBuilding\u201d as used in this paragraph does not include any tent, bus, truck, vehicle or similar portable unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While contacting the neighbors and informing them you\u2019ll be hunting is courteous, it also gives you the opportunity to tell them you\u2019ll hunt safely and respect their property as well.\u00a0 I\u2019ve contacted neighbors who declined access, and I\u2019ve contacted neighbors who didn\u2019t like geese and gave me permission to hunt their property as well. Just make sure you seek their permission and honor their decision.<\/p>\n<p>Here is another reminder:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NR 10.07 General hunting.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/document\/administrativecode\/NR%2010.07(1)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NR 10.07(1)<\/a><strong>(1)\u2002 <\/strong>Prohibited methods. No person shall:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/document\/administrativecode\/NR%2010.07(1)(f)\">NR 10.07(1)(f)<\/a><strong> (f)<\/strong> <em>Retrieval.<\/em> Fail to make every reasonable effort to retrieve all wild animals killed or crippled; and until such effort is made, such wild animals shall be included in the daily bag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Layout blinds, A frames, calls, flags, full bodied decoys, shells, silhouettes and more! All are great equipment and gear to have but it can get expensive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019ll be using layout blinds or an <strong>A Frame<\/strong>, they both will have molly loops to attach the vegetation that\u2019s around you to conceal your blind.\u00a0 Also, have a small rake, or by hand blend in the bottom of the frame of your blind with the vegetation around you so it doesn\u2019t look like a box or rectangle from above and out of place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One thing that saved me money was making my own silhouettes<\/strong>.\u00a0 Simply purchase the thinnest plywood you can.\u00a0 You can clamp 5 pieces of plywood together, draw out the silhouettes you want, drill a hole at the bottom of each silhouette (for attaching metal tent stakes) and cut out 5 silhouettes at a time.\u00a0 Then all you need to do is have nuts, bolts, and washers to attach the tent stakes, place the silhouettes out and spray paint them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decoy-graphic.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3678\" src=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decoy-graphic-300x171.jpeg\" alt=\"Decoy\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decoy-graphic-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decoy-graphic.jpeg 455w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Decoys:<\/strong>\u00a0 When placing your decoys, you must take the wind direction into consideration.\u00a0 Waterfowl will always use the wind to help break their fall\/landing. They will land into the wind.\n<ul>\n<li>You can set your decoy spread up in a \u201cU\u201d type formation (There are many variations).\u00a0 Keep in mind that there needs to be a landing zone in the middle of your set (field strip).\u00a0 This is where the incoming geese should feel safe and comfortable to land. This will aid in your fields of fire when they are landing so you can control your distances of shooting and making successful and ethical shots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If you find that the geese are flaring out as they are approaching, get out there and look at your set. Make adjustments and carry on.\u00a0 Adjustments commonly are needed.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re calling or flagging birds and they turn in, slow down the calling and flagging and let the birds work.\u00a0 <strong>Sometimes the best call is no call.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Considerations if you don\u2019t have a blind:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether you have a blind or not, consider using what\u2019s around you.\u00a0 If you have a bordering tree line or a partially cut corn field, consider using the tree line or stand in the standing corn for cover.\u00a0 Set your decoys utilizing the wind and handle the incoming birds as you see fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Need help with tasty waterfowl dishes? Try these recipes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-2-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939586295.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3677\" src=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-2-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939586295-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"Recipe\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-2-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939586295-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-2-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939586295-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-2-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939586295.jpg 619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-3-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939690224.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3676\" src=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-3-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939690224-140x300.jpg\" alt=\"Recipe\" width=\"140\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-3-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939690224-140x300.jpg 140w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-3-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939690224.jpg 369w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-1-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939651363.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3675\" src=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-1-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939651363.jpg\" alt=\"Recipe\" width=\"670\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-1-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939651363.jpg 670w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-1-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939651363-600x587.jpg 600w, https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Recipe-1-for-Warden-Hirschboeck-column-e1571939651363-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By WDNR Conservation Warden Michael Hirschboeck When it comes to field hunting considerations for geese, I\u2019ve had success using the tips I\u2019ll offer you in this column. And, make sure you get to the end where I share some recipes that have been a hit with all ages. Hunting in an urban area can be&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-words-from-the-wardens"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3673","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3673"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3673\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3680,"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3673\/revisions\/3680"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3673"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3673"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3673"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}