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E-Caller effectiveness can vary during the spring conservation order, but it's generally most effective in the early morning and late evening when geese are more active and vocal.
Understanding Spring Conservation Order
During the spring conservation order, geese are more aggressive and vocal, which can impact the effectiveness of electronic callers, also known as e-callers. Research has shown that the most effective times to use e-callers are during the early morning and late evening when geese are more active and vocal, with the best results typically occurring between 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after sunrise and sunset.
E-Caller Techniques for Spring Goose Hunting
When using e-callers during the spring conservation order, hunters should focus on the sounds that imitate the vocalizations of a goose in distress or a gosling calling for its mother. The most effective e-caller sounds for spring goose hunting are the “lost gosling” and “injured goose” calls, which can be repeated every 10-15 seconds to maintain the geese’s attention. Hunters should also consider using a portable speaker or a wireless e-caller to ensure they can hear the sounds clearly and maintain a safe distance from the geese.
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