Alberta, Canada Duck - Goose Hunting

Alberta, Canada - 780-722-0243 - Whether it is the large Canadian Geese or the fast flying Mallards that will give any hunter a challenge, we have the hunt for you. You may also have a chance to harvest one or more speckle belly geese, snow geese or pintail ducks. We use professional dogs for the retrieval of our birds on most of our hunts. Call us for your next Canada Duck or Goose Hunting Trip.
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780-324-2080 - Our hunting area is McLennan, Alberta, on Kimiwan Lake, "The Bird Capital of Canada". Our waterfowl hunters will be happy with a solid effort and a well organized, well run hunt. We are committed to a policy of 100% "fair chase" and stress principles and ethics above all else.
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Steps to Get Ready for the Next Duck Hunting Season:
Plan Your Duck Hunting Season. A waterfowl hunting journal is a great tool for planning the upcoming season. If you don't already keep a journal, let this year be your first! Keep up with your best producing hunting locations, dates, migration activity, species present - kind of like a fishing report. What effect did weather have? River stages? A few years of keeping a hunting journal will be invaluable to you as you plan the upcoming season. Keep in Practice with Your Duck Call. The time to try a new duck call is not the day before season opens. Make sure you are in tune and sounding good long before the season starts. Maintain Your Shotgun. A first step, of course, is a thorough cleaning. If you have access to a small compressed air tank, use it to blow powder residue and other grime out of the trigger assembly and receiver. Then treat all metal surfaces with a light coating of high-quality gun lubricant. Next, check for damaged or worn parts. Replace as needed by a gunsmith. Next, check for accuracy, and get your practice time in! Sporting clays is a fun and effective way to hone your shotgun skills. Decoys. Either replace or repair worn or sinking duck decoys. Get Your Retriever Back In Shape. Everybody gets a little lazy when allowed to lounge around all day, eating freely and not exercising. Get the hunting dog out and do some drills to keep in shape and in practice Maintaining Your Boat. Devote a Saturday afternoon to routine maintenance on your boat, motor, and trailer. First on your list should be an inspection of the boat. If the hull is aluminum, check it for stress damage near welds or rivets and for wear spots on the chines and bottom. Check the gas tank for rust or leaks and check the gas line and fittings for leaks. Take your outboard out for a spin to make sure its dependable for the upcoming season. Secure Your Honey Hole. Be creative in showing appreciation to land owners for allowing you to hunt, and let them know you hope to be able to come again next year. it's important to keep in touch with the landowner throughout the spring and summer, not only to maintain a positive relationship, but also to keep informed of any land management or farming changes that might impact your hunting spot. For many hunters, they plan a duck hunting trip with a professional. The Pro Duck Hunting Lodges and Guides keep up with all the details and maintenance of land, dogs, equipment, decoys so you can just relax and enjoy the hunt. It's a great way to go and just may save you a lot of time and money. Are Your Duck Blinds In Good Condition? Did you notice the ducks passing you by just as you thought they were about to land? It may be that you need to re-think or patch up your camouflage netting or blind. Get in the "Duck Hunting" State of Mind: Read some new waterfowl hunting stories. Get involved in your local Ducks Unlimited Chapter. Scan the outdoor stations for Duck Hunting specials and shows. Overall Check List. Check your gear and make sure you have everything you need for a safe and exciting duck hunt. Clothing, boots, socks, hats, gloves, optics, ammunition, calls, dogs, hunting buddies, ect...
Popular Goose Hunting Species:
Canada Goose: Soft tan bodies with black heads and white detailing at the throat. Under bodies are light in color. The adult Canada Goose is from 11-13 lbs and from 25-45 inches tall. There are 7 recognized subspecies of Canada geese: Atlantic, Hudson Bay or Interior, Giant, Moffitt’s or Great Basin, Lesser, Dusky, and Vancouver. In general, the subspecies nesting farther north are smaller in size and darker in color to the west. This is a long-lived bird, living as long as 30 years.
	Greater Snow Goose: Beautiful white goose, larger than the Lesser Snow Goose and more densely populated along the eastern coast of Canada and the US down to the North Carolina coast. The average adult weight is 6-7 lbs and from 30-31" long.
Lesser Snow Goose: Close in appearance to the Greater Snow Goose, just a bit smaller. These birds migrate all the way down to Mexico, particularly enjoying the farmlands and grasses in the Mississippi delta regions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas.
	White-Fronted Goose or the Speckled Belly goose: This medium sized goose (about 6 lbs) is a hunting favorite! It is named for the distinctive white band found at the base of the bill - or the speckled belly. The legs and feet are orange, and the bill is a pinkish color. These birds can be found migrating along with the Canada Geese and Snow Geese.
Popular Duck Hunting Species
Mallard Duck: AKA the "Green Head". The male duck has a recognizable green head and white ring around his neck, not visible in the photo. The female is mottled brown and has a violet speculum bordered by black and white. Average weight of an adult Mallard Duck is about 2 1/2 lbs and 24" long. The Mallard Duck is the most common duck in the US, with great abundance between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains.
	Green-Winged Teal: These ducks are the smallest of the North American ducks with a short neck and small bill. Average weight is just about 0.7 lbs and only about 14" long. This beautiful duck has an extensive range from as far north as Canada and as far south as central California.
Gadwall: Common medium sized duck, about 2 lbs and 21" long. It is common to see Gadwall traveling with Mallards, and their size is similar. This is a very popular duck to hunt, because they are so widely distributed throughout North America.
	Wood Duck: The wood duck is so beautiful, it is hard to describe. The colors and lines on the male species are striking. The bill is orange, red, black and white. The eyes have red lids around them which stand out around the dark green head. The underbelly is golden, and on the chest you will see white spots in the chestnut colored feathers. Females nest in tree cavities and next boxes and lay an average of 12 eggs. In eastern and western US about 30% and 75% of wood ducks are permanent residents. Migratory wood ducks use the Atlantic Flyway from New Brunswick to Georgia and south to eastern Texas, and the West Indies. The western migratory birds use the Pacific Flyway from British Columbia to the Central Valley of California.
Northern Pintail: One of the most graceful looking ducks because of the long, slender neck and narrow wings. The adult Pintail weights about 2 lbs and about 25" long. Hunting the Pintail Duck is challenging, but very rewarding. The Pintail is commonly found migrating with Gadwall and Mallards.
The Ducks and Geese listed above are only a few of the most popular species to hunt. You will find a complete list of all duck and goose species available to hunt in the US and Canada at www.ducks.org. Due to the tireless efforts of our friends at Ducks Unlimited and the ongoing game management strategies practiced by ethical hunters across the US and Canada, the waterfowl populations have steadily increased.