“snows”

Assistant Editor Jon Draper relives day two of he and Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper's South Dakota snow goose hunt.

It was around 9 a.m., and a dozen or so birds had decided that they’d make a close enough pass at our decoy spread to elicit a volley. I’d loosed two shells when my concentration was broken by something thumping down into the reeds beside me.

The diversity of species, nonstop action and generous bag limits offered by Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are arguably unrivaled by any U.S. destination.

This month many waterfowlers are more interested in BB loads than college BB teams. That's because the Light Goose Conservation Order creates a spring waterfowl season rifle with opportunities to bag birds—if you’re mad enough, that is.

Layout blinds are awesome tools for hiding away from where ducks and geese feel more secure about landing, but out-of-the-box they’re in no condition to hunt.

To really “save the tundra," you’re going to need to get serious. Here are a few recommendations.

Late March isn’t often considered a waterfowl time of the year—except for those determined few that choose to take advantage of the light goose conservation order.

With the freedom to unplug your shotgun, use electronic calls and, best of all, no bag limits, a conservation snow goose hunt offers plenty of off-season fun.