Archery Geese and Ducks?

[Konrad]

#5520

I read a post regarding the hunting of geese (and other waterfowl) with archery equipment.

I submitted a question to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Here is the response:

Konrad,

This doesn’t sound too crazy, it’s a question we get more than you would think. Yes you
can hunt waterfowl with archery equipment, no tag required. You would need a small game license and duck stamp. Here is a link to our archery regulations as they pertain to hunting big game http://search.leg.wa.gov/pub/textsearch/Vi…3133348&p=1 please review before going afield. Since the archery restrictions are put together for big game only, we go under the assumption that you can use whatever broad-heads you want when hunting for small game.

Hope this helps,

Cody
Wildlife Program

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I think perhaps a turkey type ground blind would work well for geese???
K

[Treetopflier]

#41883

Konrad — I have a friend in MT who successfully kills ducks from a blind set up in a tight corner of a slew so that the birds have to flare for landing right in front of him. I have taken geese overwintering on alfafa stubble fields … it’s like stalking a flock of 300 turkeys! Except shortly after you shoot, hit or miss, they come right back if you stay hidden. Lots more fun to hunt than to eat (Canadas), IMHO. Snuffs.

[SteveMcD]

#42490

Our club has a collection of old VCR tapes with Fred Bear and Glenn St. Charles, one tape I recall had Tom Jennings hosting a duck hunt with Traditional tackle. And yes, they took ducks!

[Chris Shelton]

#45265

aha, lets not talk about ducks on the ground in this forum, lol. Some people on that other site get angry to quick:wink:. I think you just need to go out and wing it, that is the only way you will know if you can kill some or not:D

[3blades]

#52632

In my area you don’t need a blind to take them as they are to numerous and tame. Not much of a challenge but an easy meal if need be. Wife really likes the eggs though. 8)

[Don Thomas]

#60902

I’ve done it and enjoyed it, and in fact have an article on the subject in an upcoming issue of the magazine. However, I have to say something that I hope doesn’t disappoint too many people. Although I would never kill a big game animal (or anything else that wasn’t flying) with a firearm under anything but survival circumstances, for me, the right way to hunt waterfowl is with a 12 ga. shotgun in my hand and one of my Labs by my side. This is a purely personal opinion. Cheers, Don

[tailfeather]

#60964

Even though I’ve especially thought about geese with archery equipment, I share that sentiment, Don. But lately my 10 year old lab requires me to fetch em myself.:D

[Don Thomas]

#10287

Tailfeather–My ten year old Lab is getting lazy too, but that’s why I have younger ones in the kennel. Sounds to me like you need a puppy for your birthday! Cheers, Don

[William Warren]

#11027

Lot’s of folks go after Tundra Swan here in NC with traditional and non-traditionl archery tackle and are successful. All you need is a duck stamp, NC hunting lisence, and swan tag. Since crop depredation is a problem you might not have much trouble finding a place to hunt. There are also guide services in eastern NC that will take you where the swans are.

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