Why Should You Hire a Hunting Guide?
There are many different reasons people look to hunt with a guide, from being an out of state hunter to not having the time to put into scouting for waterfowl.
Contrary to what some people think, if you hire a guide he will not hold you by the hand and leisurely walk you out into the woods and show you several different animals to harvest and tell you to pick one. Lots of time and effort go into putting you in the right position to take some waterfowl responsibly.
Are There Any Financial Benefits to Hiring an Outfitter?
Next let’s take a look at the financial end of hiring a guide service. From an out of state hunters perspective, I think it’s a no brainer, unless you have hours and hours to put in on the phone talking to every one you can get a hold of and prying information out of them on good hunting areas. And that’s if they will even give out that information. If you’re not an avid phone talker, you’d need to have the time and financial means to make a couple scouting trips out to the state or area you plan to hunt. Most of the areas around Seneca Falls is now leased hunting land, so that’s another obstacle in your path. Our prices are the best, and we promise to deliver!
Why us?
Goosehaven is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes in upstate New York. We utilize many fields bordering the Montezuma Refuge along with land over looking Cayuga Lake. Several area farms are at our disposal for our hunters to ensure a variety of hunting experience. All of our hunting is on dry land, mostly on winter wheat and cornfields. Decoys, including half shells, mounted geese and silhouettes are strategically placed daily. Licensed hunting guides are on site at all times and we provide our own dogs. We promise you will have a great time! We set the decoys, scout the birds, call them in and you just get to have all the fun! We focus on safety here at Goosehaven and promise you our best! Check out some of our videos to see how much fun you will have! (Click Here)
What do I need?
- NY State Hunting License
- NY HIP Number (Now register when purchasing NY Hunting License)
- US Federal Duck Stamp
- A Reservation a Goosehaven
Guns & Ammo:
We recommend 2 shot or bigger, BB, BBB or Ts are recommended. You must have non-toxic loads, steel shot. (NO LEAD on your person) 10 or 12 Gauge is preferable, but many hunters use a 20 gauge with success! Modified or Midrange choke is best for shooting a maximum of 40 yards. You do not need a plug in your firearm and are legally allowed to hold 7 shells in firearm during the September season. The later seasons, you must have a plug in your gun and are limited to 3 shells.
How do we hunt?
We hunt all fields, and not over water. You will be setup in a blind (corn, trailer, pit) and will not need to bring a layout blind or any sort of cover. No waders are needed, but we do recommend waterproof boots so your feet don’t get wet from the fields. Please wear camouflage or dark clothing, and no florescent orange, or shiny objects in the blind. You will be paired with a guide and a dog for your hunt. (Guides & Dogs) We try to fill up the blind, so it is possible you might hunt with others. We do this so we don’t have to have a limit on the amount of hunters, we will take a single!
What’s my total cost for a hunting trip?
- Non-Resident NY State Hunting License – $100
- NY HIP Number – $0
- US Federal Duck Stamp – $25
- Guided Hunting at GooseHaven – $150 per man per day (Subject to Change)
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