skybusting is skybusting,, there are no excuses for it. It does the sport of hunting no good when a goose shows up in some park, partially crippled and bleeding from pellet holes from an out of range shot. We owe it to ourselves and especially the bird, to only take shots that are in a killing range. That unfortunately with steel is 35 yards,, maybe 40 maximum!

The rule of thumb I was told,, if you can clearly see the white patch on the head they are in range. I can see it at 100+ yards. So my motto for geese,, wait until you can see theyre eyes clearly. That will definitely put them in range.

Welcome to the wonderful world of waterfowling,,, there is nothing more exciting than getting a flock of birds to work your spread and put the landing gear down! It makes up for all those days when a shot isnt fired!