What loads to use for geese ?

[Jrhunter25]

For geese do you need large shot with 1 1/2+ ounces of lead ? Can you use regular duck loads like Kent Fast steel is one I keep hearing with BB or bigger ? What are some good 2 3/4 or 3 " loads for geese up to 30 yards ?

[The Duck Hammer]

Using lead is a very bad idea.

[The Duck Hammer]

Have you ever hunted waterfowl before?

[NuffDaddy]

#2 or BB steel will kill them fine. Using lead for waterfowl is illegal.

[Willie]

Used to use #4 buck back in the day. Now BB, BBB, T's, or even F.

[Jrhunter25]

Meant steel sorry, and no I am a new hunter.

[NuffDaddy]

Meant steel sorry, and no I am a new hunter.

1 1/8 or 1 1/4 oz of BB is all you need. You really should try and find someone it your area that will mentor you. It will do wonders for you. Are you getting into waterfowl hunting with a family member?

[Feelin' Fowl]

Where are you from, Jr?

[Jrhunter25]

I am from central Ohio, I am going with my grandpa but when I'm 16 I'll go on my own.

[Feelin' Fowl]

Check out the greenhorn forum.

It's a great place to get information and ask questions as a new duck hunter.

[3legged_lab]

I am from central Ohio, I am going with my grandpa but when I'm 16 I'll go on my own.

Good plan, you'll have a blast.

[RonE]

I use 3" #2's, BB or BBB steel shot. Usually 1 1/4 oz. If I had to pick one shot size for geese that are decoying, I believe I would choose BB's

Good luck, shoot them in the face!

[GadwallGetter530]

I use 3" #2's, BB or BBB steel shot. Usually 1 1/4 oz. If I had to pick one shot size for geese that are decoying, I believe I would choose BB's

Good luck, shoot them in the face!

Yup, what Ronald said.