Fenson Loaded Snow Goose Breasts (5)

Recipe: Loaded Snow Goose Breast

There are a few hunts synonymous with spring: turkey, black bear, and snow geese. For those who pursue the arctic geese, there is usually no shortage of breasts and legs to deal with, and most hunters have found new respect for the fine-grained meat the birds provide. Read on for one such use for snow goose breasts.

Recipe: Blue Goose Parmesan

Brad Fenson gives hunters some ideas for what to do with the snow geese from spring conservation hunts in this game-fueled twist on a culinary classic.

Recipe: Goose Rouladen

Brad Fenson whips up a holiday favorite in the form of goose rouladen, a traditional German dish.

Recipe: Pulled Goose Enchiladas

Before new waterfowl seasons begin, it’s a good time to learn to slow-cook the remaining goose meat in your freezer to “pull it” for use in this delicious Mexican dish.

Recipe: Korean Goose Legs

Be sure to save the legs and thighs of the geese you bag this season, as this recipe is certain to become a family favorite.

Recipe: Snow Goose Pate

Goose pâté makes a great appetizer and can be taken to the blind in a cooler, along with cheese, crackers, pickles and snacks.

Recipe: Snow Goose Spread

Snow goose is fine-grained meat that breaks down easily, making it the ideal candidate for a spread. Despite the bad rap it’s often given as table fare, roasted snow goose can compete with any protein needed to make a special starter to your dinner party.

Recipe: Can’t Beet It Snow Goose

If you haven’t been a big fan of snow goose meat in the past, this recipe is for you. Cooking the meat in a slow cooker results in extremely tender meat, and the added beets enhance the natural color and flavor.

Recipe: Goose Fajitas

It’s hard to beat an authentic fajita for a fast and flavorful meal. While skirt steak is traditionally used for the meat in a fajita, waterfowl hunters will love using goose breasts to make this delicious tortilla-wrapped meal.

The Biggest Myth in Snow Goose Hunting

The notion that snow geese are unfit for consumption is widespread, but with a little preparation and some imagination, you’ll never look at a snow the same way again. Here’s how you do it.



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