Goose Hunting Guide Service

Goose hunting the Texas panhandle is a waterfowlers dream. This part of Texas winters substantial numbers of Canada geese, snow geese, ross geese, and specklebellies. The predominant concentrations consist of greater Canada's, short grass prairie Canada's (lessers), and lesser snow geese. Our hunts take place over an 8 county area in the southern Texas panhandle. Our headquarters is located in Lubbock, TX, but we follow the birds as they shift from one area to another. We try to hunt as many new areas as possible to insure quality hunting throughout the entire season. All goose hunting takes place in the morning only. This gives us ample time to locate the next days fields. We do hunt water on occasion, but it is dependant on the overall water sources available. Most fields we hunt will hold 2000-4000 birds, and when they leave the roost they normally come out in groups of 50-250. there is nothing quite like 200 birds hanging over the dekes, the sound they produce is deafening. 5 out of the last 6 years, 90% of our clients have harvested limits on their hunts. It is possible to harvest bonus ducks and cranes during a goose hunt, so be prepared for anything. Recommended shot sizes for geese are 1-BB. Call today to book a goose hunt with longneck outfitters.

We provide decoys, dogs, blinds, and calling. Our spread consists of Big Foot full body decoys and Real Geese Pro-Series silhouettes. We use Final Approach blinds and padded goose chairs with ghillie blankets to keep you comfortable and hidden. We use only the best equipment to increase your chances of a successful hunt. We pride ourselves it getting the birds up close and in your face.

You need to bring your shotgun with an improved cylinder or modified choke, steel shot in sizes 2 - BB, and your hunting license with both state and federal waterfowl stamps. HIP certification is also required (free). It is also a good idea to pick up a free crane permit because you never know when one of these big boys decides to wander into the spread.

Always be prepared for bad weather. We hunt mainly corn, milo, and wheat fields so they are usually dry unless we get foul weather. Warm boots and gloves are a necessity. Waders are needed for duck hunts. An ice chest for your birds, a camera, and gun cleaning supplies are also good to bring along.

2010-2011 Seasons - Geese

Goose season runs from November until February. Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada's, 1 Speck and 20 snows.

2011 Spring Season - Snow Geese

Our spring Snow goose hunts start in late February and run through the 20th of March. We typically hunt near Squaw Creek National Wildlife refuge which hold high numbers of birds during spring migration. The refuge is a major staging area for migrating geese and can hold over a million birds during the peak of the migration. Missouri is the most consistent state for snow goose harvest, and usually leads the nation in overall bird harvest.

Hunts start 30 minutes before sunrise and end thirty minutes after sunset. At some point during the day we break for a quick bite to eat. It is recommended that you bring food to the field with you as some days the action will be so intense you will not want to leave the field.  Decoy spreads are second to none, most are custom made snow and blue windsocks. Most spreads consist of 1200 plus decoys, they will be put out before your arrival, so all you have to do is show up and be prepared to hunt. We also use top of the line e-callers with numerous tracks to fool wary birds. Most shots at birds will range from 20-50 yards, with some closer and some further, but always be prepared to shoot. We recommend using unplugged guns with tube extensions for maximum effectiveness. Shot size should be no smaller than #1 with BB’s and larger being the best choice. Most days will 15-30 birds harvested, but there are also a lot of days where 40-70 birds can be harvested and there are the days when the conditions are right where 100 birds or more can be harvested. This is not a every day occurrence but it can happen.

All you need to hunt in Missouri is a non-resident spring snow conservation license which cost $40.00. A federal stamp is not need during this extended season. If you were born after Jan. 1 1967 you will need to have proof of a hunter safety certificate, or purchase a Apprentice hunter Authorization permit that cost $10.00

We can hunt up to 8 people per spread, if you book a group of six you will not be mixed with another group.

Rates are as follows:

3 day hunt: $575 per person

Less than 3 days: $200 per day, $150 per half day.

Spring snow goose hunting is as fun as it gets, so give Longneck Outfitters a call and book your hunt today!!!