Snow Goose Hunts 2012 - Hunting Report

This winter or the lack of any winter weather has left the waterfowl wondering if they should migrate and I think the verdict is in. There are still thousands of Canadas and Mallards in South Dakota that will never head south. Which when I tell you that there are still snow geese in Missouri and at Squaw Creek that have never left so get your guns ready it is going to be an early snow goose season.

2012 Snow Goose Season - Hunting Reports

Well I would use alot of words to describe the picuture but i think that everyone can see it. Some of our days have been slow now doubt even a couple of one birds days. However, I can gurantee that the biggest days are still to come. In 2012. www.snowgooseguides.com

Snow Goose Gumbo

Instructions

Clean and debone three snow geese.
Remove all fat, but leave in large pieces.
Cover deboned meat with your favorite Italian dressing and
let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
Cut meat in bite size chunks.

Prepare Roux

This is best made in a heavy frying pan (cast iron is best).
Heat a cup of cooking oil in the frying pan.
Gradually stir in 2 cups of flour.
Add more for a thicker and less for a thinner roux.
The flour and oil mixture must be stirred CONTINUOUSLY until brown.
The mixture may be cooked to any shade of brown desired.
A chocolate color is preferred by Art. Use great care not to burn the mixture.
If burnt, the entire mixture must be thrown out and you will have to start over.
Once the mixture is brown, cut back the heat and
add about 1 to 2 quarts of water.
Cut up four medium sized (tennis ball size) onions into
medium sized pieces not too small.
Do the same for two large green peppers,
one bunch of onion tops and three large sticks of celery.

Heat roux and water mixture and stir in the onions, peppers, celery.
Add the onion tops and 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic after the
onions, peppers, and celery have cooked (sautéed or glazed) fairly well.
Do not hurry the cooking, allow to cook slowly. Stir occasionally.
Season to taste with salt, black pepper and your favorite Cajun spices
(Art likes Tony's and Konriko Cajun spices).
Brown meat - over a hot fire so that the meat is seared and
the juices captured within.
Add browned meat to the vegetable/roux mixture.
Cover and let cook.

The gumbo is done when the meat is well cooked
At least 45 minutes over a medium fire.
You can add FRESH cut-up sausage chunks or garlic sausage
near the end of the cooking if desired.
If the sausage contains lots of fat, you should
cook it first to remove some of the fat.
Serve over rice with garlic or hot French bread on the side
accompanied by a good wine.

Corned Beef Goose Breast

Ingredients:
- 6 to 8 goose breast filets (4 to 6 lbs)
- 5 tablespoons Morton Tenderquick mix
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Trim, skin, and clean up breast filets
(or beef brisket or boneless cut of deer, elk, etc)
In a small bowl, mix Morton Tender Quick and
remaining dry ingredients and spices
(DO NOT Substitute Any "Meat Tenderizer" For Morton Tender Quick)
Thoroughly rub mixture into all sides of breast filets.
Place filets into a plastic bag and close securely.
Place in refrigerator and allow to cure 5 days
per inch of meat thickness (a week seems to work fine for goose breasts)
Place filets in pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil,
then reduce heat. Simmer until tender, about 3 hours

Snow Goose Hunts 2012 - Mound City, Missouri - Squaw Creek NWR

Phil M. Enjoys Snow Goose Hunting At Mound City

Scott and Gered, thanks a million for making our last minute hunt a great one !
I'm a veteran waterfowler and have hunted with other outfitters who were less than enthusiastic. Not so with NEBRASKA HUNTING CO. and http://www.snowgooseguides.comIt's obvious that you and Gered share my passion for waterfowl.
GO EARLY-STAY LATE !
Anyone who has witnessed the TORNADO knows the buck fever syndrome brought on by it and Gered made it happen, boy what a thrill !

Looking forward to next year & thanks again.
Phil

Liberty, Missouri

Another Banded Snow Goose At Mound City - 3 Banded Birds In 2011

Another banded snow goose.

Last Minute Snows - Mound City, Missouri

Once again there are smiles all around with these end of the day snow geese.