'Nuisance season'

Maximus856 · August 10, 2006, 11:05 PM

Well, nuisance season is coming up sept. 1st I have been told.. And at my work we have a problem with Canada Geese. My boss said some of the club members come in and do their thing, and I was wondering if I by chance could take part in this. My problem is I lack a shotgun, and I read somewhere you can only take migratory birds with a shotgun. I wasn't sure if this changed or not during 'nuisance' season... I live in PA btw.

-Max.

DonR101395 · August 11, 2006, 12:54 AM

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Well, nuisance season is coming up sept. 1st I have been told.. And at my work we have a problem with Canada Geese. My boss said some of the club members come in and do their thing, and I was wondering if I by chance could take part in this. My problem is I lack a shotgun, and I read somewhere you can only take migratory birds with a shotgun. I wasn't sure if this changed or not during 'nuisance' season... I live in PA btw.

-Max

Cool, PA has a nuisance season? Can I bring my nuisance neighbor up

Doubletaptap · August 11, 2006, 02:45 AM

I'm not real experienced bit I never heard of taking ducks or geese with anything but a shotgun. I do know you have to use steel shot instead of lead now.
So if you get a shotgun, make sure the barrel will take steel shot.
Hope this helps a little.

Bowhunter57 · August 11, 2006, 06:10 AM

Maximus586,
I've hunted the Early Season for Canadian Geese for many years and it's the best time to get some "easy" shooting and calling done.

If you're thinking about getting into it, be prepared for the addiction of waterfowling.

Bowhunting is legal for waterfowl too, but not with crossbows.

Shotguns capable of holding not more than 3 shells is one of many restrictions for hunting waterfowl. Non-toxic shot is another one. Please check your local game regulations for more detail. Also, talk with the guys on the Refuge Forums for more info.
www.refugeforums.com/refuge

I happen to have a Russian Baikal 12 gauge O/U for sale, if you're interested send me an e-mail to: [email protected]

Good hunting, Bowhunter57

mete · August 11, 2006, 10:05 AM

Act fast the early goose season is almost on us. You need shotgun [ best a 12 ga, 3" mag, non-lead shot [I use steel BB ] hunting license, federal 'duck stamp' [ at larger post offices] Make sure you pattern the load. Range for BB steel is about 25-45 yds. They taste good , best braised ! Dress them out immediately, the warm weather will spoil them quickly !

Maximus856 · August 12, 2006, 01:32 AM

Great info guys, thanks. I'm new to the whole hunting deal so any info is good info.

And unfortunatley, I can't afford another gun right now, so if I were to do it it would be with a borrowed shotgun, and probably with someone who has some experiance..

Thanks,

-Max.

FirstFreedom · August 12, 2006, 10:55 AM

We don't have that, but I sure like the idea, knowing that without checking every detail of the reg book on a particular day, I can take out as many crows, squirrels, raccoons, and beavers that I can find and sneak up on.

August 10, 2006, 11:05 PM	#1
Maximus856 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 547	'Nuisance season' Well, nuisance season is coming up sept. 1st I have been told.. And at my work we have a problem with Canada Geese. My boss said some of the club members come in and do their thing, and I was wondering if I by chance could take part in this. My problem is I lack a shotgun, and I read somewhere you can only take migratory birds with a shotgun. I wasn't sure if this changed or not during 'nuisance' season... I live in PA btw. -Max.

August 11, 2006, 02:45 AM	#3
Doubletaptap Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2006 Location: Around north Houston Posts: 287	I'm not real experienced bit I never heard of taking ducks or geese with anything but a shotgun. I do know you have to use steel shot instead of lead now. So if you get a shotgun, make sure the barrel will take steel shot. Hope this helps a little. __________________ Don't believe the hype!!!

August 11, 2006, 06:10 AM	#4
Bowhunter57 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2002 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 301	Maximus586, I've hunted the Early Season for Canadian Geese for many years and it's the best time to get some "easy" shooting and calling done. If you're thinking about getting into it, be prepared for the addiction of waterfowling. Bowhunting is legal for waterfowl too, but not with crossbows. Shotguns capable of holding not more than 3 shells is one of many restrictions for hunting waterfowl. Non-toxic shot is another one. Please check your local game regulations for more detail. Also, talk with the guys on the Refuge Forums for more info. www.refugeforums.com/refuge I happen to have a Russian Baikal 12 gauge O/U for sale, if you're interested send me an e-mail to: [email protected] Good hunting, Bowhunter57 __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.

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August 11, 2006, 10:05 AM	#5
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Act fast the early goose season is almost on us. You need shotgun [ best a 12 ga, 3" mag, non-lead shot [I use steel BB ] hunting license, federal 'duck stamp' [ at larger post offices] Make sure you pattern the load. Range for BB steel is about 25-45 yds. They taste good , best braised ! Dress them out immediately, the warm weather will spoil them quickly !

August 12, 2006, 01:32 AM	#6
Maximus856 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 547	Great info guys, thanks. I'm new to the whole hunting deal so any info is good info. And unfortunatley, I can't afford another gun right now, so if I were to do it it would be with a borrowed shotgun, and probably with someone who has some experiance.. Thanks, -Max.

August 12, 2006, 10:55 AM	#7
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	We don't have that, but I sure like the idea, knowing that without checking every detail of the reg book on a particular day, I can take out as many crows, squirrels, raccoons, and beavers that I can find and sneak up on.