Goose Calls

Ask 10 goose hunters to choose their favorite call and you’re very likely to get as many different answers. There are wood calls, plastic calls, flutes, flexible calls, and even electronic calls. And prices can range from the $20 mark to over $200.

Unlike ducks, where the slightest off tone will put them on guard, geese have a much broader vocabulary and as a result calling imperfections are much less likely to have a negative affect. There are subtle differences in the sounds that different species of geese make and it is important to select a call that targets the specific species you are hunting.

Start by listening to the sounds that geese make; and with the sheer number of resident geese in many regions of Canada finding a gaggle of geese to listen to shouldn’t be too hard. After you become familiar with the sounds that geese make under a variety of conditions it’s time to head to your favorite hunting store to find the call that’s right for you. And which call is that? Well suffice it to say that the right call for you is the one that brings in the birds.

A longer flute style of call is a bit easier to use and is something that a novice caller might consider; where a shorter more open type of call might be preferred by an experienced caller. Wood calls often produce a more mellow tone where synthetic calls tend to be sharper and higher pitched. If you don’t have the time or patience to learn how to call an electronic call with a variety to pre-programmed sounds might be the answer. But be sure to check the regulations in the area you are hunting; electronic calls are not allowed in many regions of Canada.

Become a good listener, select a call that feels right to you, and you’re sure to become a good caller.