It appears as if you have the equipment, I would consider a blind to shoot from, but if this is your first season, experience will teach you what you need.

Initially, hunters need plenty of clay bird practice prior to the season, however, a "honey hole" where geese go is also necessary. I have been hunting geese for over 20 years, and have learned that the first quality a hunter should have is patience. Being able to innovate and adapt certainly helps.

Marinating the birds helps, I usually breast and leg them, can use just about anything for marinades. I usually grill goose, or if you have the penchant, I slice goose breast thinly and cook it with sauerkraut in a crock pot.

You have the gun, if you're shooting over decoys, say about 25 yds or so, 2 3/4 12 ga. should work if you use steel 2 or BB. I personally use a Remington SP-10 10 ga. for goose work, but that is for all instances. If you can get them close, you don't need a cannon.

Good luck and have fun. I just love it (especially buying new equipment every so often)

PS: you may need a shed after a season or two to store your waterfowl gear!!!!

DetSgt14[8D]