2006-10-23 03:25:22 · 9 answers · asked by Melissa A 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I can't imagine killing an animal as beautiful and intelligent as a goose. Did you know geese mate for life, and will mourn the death of their mates? Why don't you shoot something like clay pigeons, that has no sense or feeling?
Truth hurts, hm, thumbs downers?
2006-10-23 03:34:58 · answer #1 · answered by Emerald Blue 5 · 0⤊ 10⤋
What Anne said is true, thats why I always try to kill both of them. (sorry couldn't resist) Anyway it depends on many factors, distance as the one guy said, type of shot you are using, type of hunting you are doing and even your shooting style. Some hunters aim at a spot in front of the goose and pull the trigger. This can be very difficult as more needs to be factored in such as goose speed, versus pellet speed, versus distance. The best way is to swing with the bird and continue swinging even after you pull the trigger (follow through). Using this method you can hold just in front of his bill in almost any situation and still hit the same spot regardless of the goose's speed. You need to increase the lead slightly at the limit of your kill zone but not more than about a foot in front of the bird. If they are locking up in the decoys you can use the point and shoot method aiming directly where you want to hit. Practice the follow through method on clay pigeons, once you get the hang of it you will be a master wing shooter. Good luck.
2006-10-23 17:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by Barry M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
one or 2 geese lead if crossing in front of me or if coming towards me or from behind aim for the frist goose the the one behind will normaly fall also follow through is very inportant. for the people that ask why we hunt them they are good eating plus thay are becoming problem for farmerss by distroing there crops and in the citys they crap on everything and hold up traffic and they can make mess of a car if hit
2006-10-23 20:06:46 · answer #3 · answered by bullriderfor8 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Properly leading flying birds is one of the most difficult parts of hunting to learn. It depends on several variables such as speed of bird; angle bird is flying toward or away from you at; range; velocity of load; wind speed and direction, etc. You don't have time to do the calculations so you have to train you eye to know about where to point the gun in different situations. Takes lots of practice. Try to find a sporting clays course nearby and practice there.
2006-10-25 07:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by oldseadog54 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Length of the bird
2006-10-24 14:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Real 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how far there are away , if there lighting on your deeks put it on there nose, if there flying by usually 1 or 2 bird lengths.
2006-10-23 11:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my father taught me to put the bead on it's head and keep swinging. works for him and has worked well for me.
on another note people that stick their noses in to discussions they don't and can't understand just make an *** out of themselves. i don't tell girly city folks how to apply make-up and i sure don't have the right to be a critic. i know my place and they should know theirs.
2006-10-23 20:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
my rule of thumb is 1 goose lengh ,that should be ample but shoot them when they pass you , try to get the shot under the feathers , they are a verry tough bird a direct shot might not kill them.
2006-10-23 10:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by COSMO 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
why would you hunt geese or any other animal thats not nice, think about it would if you were being shot? and have to worry about someone killing you everyday instead of having peace... poor geese
2006-10-23 10:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by madi h 1 · 1⤊ 8⤋