Everything you need to know about hunting specklebellies (aka the greater white-fronted goose)

CALLING

White-fronted geese don’t vocalize nearly as much as Canadas, and most hunters are unfamiliar with their vocabulary. Basically, their call while flying has been described as sounding like laughing, with a high-pitched yelp of two to three notes. Get yourself a dedicated specklebelly call and watch online videos to practice if you’re new to the game.

Specks can be difficult to turn by calling, as they’re less prone to changing their minds than Canada geese. It still pays to call, however, giving incoming birds the confidence that it’s safe to land. And don’t worry if you can’t sing a specklebelly’s song perfectly, says Mark DesRoches, as there’s really no wrong sound when it comes to these geese.