Goose Species
Canada Goose
This is the most commonly hunted goose and is the most replicated goose for decoys. Most hunters recognize it by its black head, white cheek patches, and long black neck. These geese travel in large flying V formations and often feed on dry grains in fields. These geese spend just as much time on land as they do on water. You’ll often see them referred to as dry feeders.
Specklebelly Goose
Also known as the Greater White-fronted Goose, is medium-sized goose weighing 4-6 pounds, rather slender and agile on the wing. This goose is less common and more difficult to hunt than Canada Geese or Snow Geese. It is referred to as a “Specklebelly” because of its salt-and-pepper appearance of the underside.
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Snow Goose
Also known as a Blue Goose, is medium-sized goose that breeds on the arctic tundra, the Snow Goose migrates south in large, high-flying, noisy flocks. The beautiful white flocks descending down resemble snow, but among the white birds you’ll find darker birds. These blue geese are not a separate species. They are a dark form, or morph, of the white version. This is why you’ll often here Snow or Blue to describe the same species.
