Snow Goose

[Nova]

jblabs, thanks for the info. I just got an email back from the DNR with the info, but they didn't say anything about last years stamp. I hope I don't need it cause I just tossed all my last years licenses.

[jblabsnduck]

Nova, I am almost positive that you need your federal stamp from last year.

[Nova]

I emailed them back and ask specifically. when I get the reply I will let you know. If they say no I will print out the email and keep it with me. Thanks for the heads up.

[Nova]

Jblabs, I just got the answer from the DNR. here it is.

"Hello,

No, it is not true that you need the federal stamp.

good luck"

jim

[jblabsnduck]

Well, mud in my eye.

That is good info for other people who might be thinking about hunting them here in MN.

I would keep that reply with you just in case you meet a hard nosed CO.

[catchnmall]

Straight from the Regs:

Permit/Licensing: A spring light goose permit (or license code #521) is required. To obtain a permits go person to a local ELS license agent, call 1-888-MNLICENSE (1-888-665-4236) or go to ELS online. If you use the telephone or internet license agents, you will receive a Temporary Authorization Number (TAN) in lieu of the permit until it can be mailed to you. Although the permits are free, there is a $3.50 application fee to cover the cost of issuing the permit. No other license, stamp, or permit is required to participate. Permits will be available after February 20, 2003.

[superfish2]

Just talked to some guys in NE this morning, and they said there are so many snows around Kearny and Lincoln it looks like a blizzard. His exact words there are so many snows they are running out of room to land.

[catmaster1557]

I live in New Ulm located in south central minnesota. Me and some buddies(2) are looking to try snow goose hunting for the first time this year. Do you guys know anywhere where we could possibly go is there state land somewhere? I know that minnesota doesn't have near the numbers as other states, but were still interested in trying. If we get only 1 goose it will still be a success for us.

[koWALLEYEski]

So do we need our federal stamp?

[Nova]

not in MN. All you need is the special spring permit from the license agent.

[shooterIII]

Just got back from Missouri, and no you don't need a migratory stamp. The Snow's have pretty much moved thru MO and into NE and SD. Our guide told us the peak in MO was around valentines day and although there are a lot of geese in MO it's getting more difficult to kill very many.