Goose hunting in Canada

Goose hunting in Canada is what many waterfowlers picture when they dream of big feeds and sky-blackening flocks. Guided goose hunts in Canada focus on several species—Canada and cackling geese, snow and Ross’s geese, and white-fronted “specks”—with most outfitters based in the Prairie Provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, plus strong options in Ontario and Quebec. Hunts typically run from early September through late October for fall migrations, with some provinces offering special spring conservation seasons for light geese that can mean staggering numbers and ultra-liberal limits. A typical guided Canada goose hunt means pre-scouted pea or grain fields, big decoy spreads, and shooting from layout or A-frame blinds at first light, often combined with afternoon duck shoots or sandhill cranes. Compared with many U.S. states, Canada offers earlier access to birds at the top of the flyways. Prices for guided goose hunts in Canada start around 150–500 USD per day, with popular all-inclusive 3–4 day packages usually falling in the 2,700–3,700 USD range, including lodging, meals, guiding, and bird processing. Non-resident hunters need a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit plus the appropriate provincial licence, both easy to buy online before arrival. For many Americans, goose hunting in Canada is one of the most straightforward and rewarding international wingshooting trips you can book through BookYourHunt.com.