2026 Hunt The North Spring Snow Goose Migration Report

THIS IS OUR FINAL MIGRATION REPORT OF THE 2026 SPRING SEASON

Spring snow goose migration report

TRACK THE SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION

Arkansas Spring Snow Goose Hunts
Colorado Spring Snow Goose Hunts
Illinois Spring Snow Goose Hunts
Iowa Spring Snow Goose Hunts
Kansas Spring Snow Goose Hunts
Missouri Spring Snow Goose Hunts
Nebraska Spring Snow Goose Hunts
South Dakota Spring Snow Goose Hunts
Saskatchewan Spring Snow Goose Hunts

Arkansas Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday expect a high of 68 with a low of 49 and partly cloudy conditions with northwest winds at 10 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 72 with a low of 52 under mostly sunny skies and light southwest winds at 8 mph. Expect a high of 75 on Sunday with a low of 55 and partly cloudy conditions with south winds at 12 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

CACHE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE- COTTON PLANT, AR

The migration is over in their area. Snows hung around early but they didn’t stick around too long after they had a warmup.

HOLLA BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DARDANELLE, AR

Holla Bend is over with the migration. After the birds got held up early they pushed through pretty quick other than some remaining juvies.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

GETM WATERFOWL

LOCATION: North central Arkansas
OUTFITTER: Gabe Evrard
PHONE: 1-888-764-1473

LAST UPDATED: March 12, 2026
Gabe reported on 3/11 that they have packed it up for the year. He stated that there are still some small numbers of Snow geese hanging around in Northeast Arkansas but very few groups. Gabe also reported that there are not huntable numbers anymore in Southern Illinois. Gabe finished by saying that overall, their spring season was very successful!

NEU OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Northern Arkansas
OUTFITTER: John Neu
PHONE: 1-888-338-4066

LAST UPDATED: February 26, 2026
John reported on 2/25 that the migration has slowed down some with the cold front that they got this week. He stated that it should pick back up this week now with it warming up. John also reported that hunting has been very consistent to this point. John finished by saying that they are also going to start hunting in South Dakota this weekend.

MI GUIDE SERVICE

LOCATION: Northern Arkansas
OUTFITTER: Jeremy Ullmann
PHONE: 248-224-8540

LAST UPDATED: March 12, 2026
Jeremy reported on 3/11 that they have wrapped up their spring season. He stated that it was great spring migration through Northeast Arkansas with a lot of birds willing to play nicely and a really good Juvie count in the areas they were in. Jeremy finished by saying that their groups were able to bag 2,491 Snow geese during the time they hunted this spring.

Kansas Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday expect a high of 66 with a low of 45 and mostly sunny conditions with north winds at 12 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 70 with a low of 50 under partly cloudy skies and southeast winds at 10 mph. Expect a high of 74 on Sunday with a low of 55 and mostly sunny conditions with south winds at 14 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

QUIVIRA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – SOUTH-CENTRAL KANSAS

Snow geese have pushed out of their area and the migration is done in their area.

FLINT HILLS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – EAST-CENTRAL KANSAS (NEAR HARTFORD)

The migration is well past their area and don’t expect to see much of any more birds.

CHEYENNE BOTTOMS / QUIVIRA WETLAND COMPLEX – CENTRAL KANSAS

The migration is past their area and it should be all done for Snow geese this spring.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

BIG KANSAS OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Northeast Kansas
OUTFITTER: Ben Webster
PHONE: 1-877-225-9755

LAST UPDATED: February 26, 2026
Ben reported on 2/25 that they haven’t hunted over the last week. He stated that there are good numbers of birds around and good success can be had.

WHITEOUT OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Northeast Kansas
OUTFITTER: Clay Orourke
PHONE: 269-365-4125
Email: lightintheglass@gmail.com

LAST UPDATED: March 19, 2026
Clay reported on 3/15 that numbers were low and they are done for the season. He stated that they had their last hunt on March 14, between wind and weather issues it made for some tough hunting this year. Clay finished by saying ups and downs with weather certainly caused issues with the migration and consistency overall.

WING CHASER OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Northeast Kansas
OUTFITTER: Cameron Hekele
PHONE: 620-639-5535

LAST UPDATED: March 12, 2026
Cameron reported on 3/11 that the majority of birds have now moved further north with the nicer weather, southerly winds, and lack of snow to the north. Cameron stated that they still have a couple of small pockets around the area, but not big numbers at all. Cameron finished by saying that they have finished up hunting for the spring and they are already looking forward to chasing more birds in the fall.

Missouri Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday expect a high of 64 with a low of 44 and partly cloudy conditions with north winds at 11 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 69 with a low of 48 under mostly sunny skies and light south winds at 9 mph. Expect a high of 73 on Sunday with a low of 52 and partly cloudy conditions with south winds at 13 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – MOUND CITY, MO

The refuge has had Snows push out of their area and appears to be done for the year.

SWAN LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAINSVILLE, MO

The migration is now past Swan Lake and they don’t expect to see any more Snow geese to show up.

GRAND PASS CONSERVATION AREA – MIAMI, MO

The Snow goose migration is all done around Grand Pass and surrounding areas.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

BLACK GOOSE OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Southeast Missouri
OUTFITTER: Larry Frimann
PHONE: 1-877-358-0649
Endorsed Missouri Waterfowl Hunting Outfitter

LAST UPDATED March 19, 2026
Larry reported on 3/18 that they have wrapped up hunting in the area. He stated that it has been a really good spring to this point and they had really good success until they wrapped up their seasons in all of their locations. Larry finished by saying that they are looking forward to getting up to Canada to finish up their spring hunting in about a month.

SQUAW CREEK HUNT CLUB

LOCATION: NW Missouri
OUTFITTER: Scott Croner
PHONE: 402-304-1192
EMAIL: scott@squawcreekhuntclub.com

LAST UPDATED: March 19, 2026
Scott reported on 3/18 that they still have just one field running and they are still having very good success out of that one field. Scott stated that there are still around 100,000 Snow geese still in the area, but that number continues to drop daily. Scott finished by saying that they plan to pick the last field up this weekend.

PRO OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Northwest Missouri
OUTFITTER: Brad Gannaway

LAST UPDATED March 12, 2026

Brad reported on 3/11 that this past week was a very strong week of hunting even with extremely warm temps. He stated that there are still a lot of birds in the area and hunting has been above average most days. Brad finished by saying that they finished up groups this past weekend but there are still plenty of birds around for any DIY guys or groups still wanting to hunt Snows.

Nebraska Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday expect a high of 61 with a low of 39 and mostly sunny conditions with north winds at 14 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 65 with a low of 43 under partly cloudy skies and southeast winds at 11 mph. Expect a high of 70 on Sunday with a low of 48 and mostly sunny conditions with south winds at 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

KEARNEY GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE- KEARNEY, NE

Central Nebraska expects the migration to be done and all Snows appear to be north of them.

OGALLALA GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – OGALLALA, NE

The migration is complete in their area and don’t expect to see any additional flocks.

NORFORK GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – NORFORK, NE

The migration is primarily past them outside of a few very late juvie flocks that show up and leave quickly.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

BLACK GOOSE OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Southeastern, Nebraska
OUTFITTER: Mike Meyer
PHONE: 1-877-358-0649 Best times to call is afternoons
Endorsed Missouri Spring Snow Goose Hunting Outfitter

LAST UPDATED: March 19, 2026
Mike reported on 3/18 that they have wrapped their season up in Nebraska. Mike stated that they feel the main mass is now past them and they don’t feel there is enough to come through their area to make it worth clients time. Mike finished by saying that overall, they had a very good spring season.

PLATTE BASIN OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Western, Nebraska
OUTFITTER: John Brunelli
PHONE: 1-888-232-7069
EMAIL: frontrange@huntthenorth.com
Endorsed Colorado Waterfowl Hunting Outfitter

LAST UPDATED: March 19, 2026
John reported on 3/18 that they have packed everything up for the spring now. John stated that they hunted through last weekend as they had some birds push back down for a day or two with the storms in the Dakotas last weekend. John finished by saying that everything in their area has now pretty much pushed through to the North.

CENTRAL NEBRASKA OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Eastern, Nebraska
OUTFITTER: Jim Martinosky
PHONE: 308-289-6607

LAST UPDATED: March 19, 2026
Jim reported on 3/18 that they have lost about 90% of the birds they had in the area over the last day. Jim stated that they are going to be patient and wait on a couple of Juvie pushes for another week or two.

South Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday expect a high of 58 with a low of 36 and partly cloudy conditions with north winds at 13 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 62 with a low of 40 under mostly sunny skies and southeast winds at 10 mph. Expect a high of 67 on Sunday with a low of 44 and partly cloudy conditions with south winds at 14 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SAND LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – ABERDEEN, SD

Northern South Dakota is still seeing very light activity. Any birds in the area are moving through rather than settling in. They appear to be done for the season outside of the last couple flocks of juvies.

HURON WETLAND DISTRICT – CENTRAL, SD

Central South Dakota appear to be done for the season outside of a few late flocks. All the Snows are north of them at this point.

MADISON COUNTRY WETLAND DISTRICT – SOUTH EAST, SD

Southeast South Dakota is all done for this season. There isn’t expected to be much of any more Snows for the season.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

GOOSE BUSTERS GUIDE SERVICE

LOCATION: Eastern, South Dakota
OUTFITTER: Trevor Luedke
PHONE: 952-992-9141

LAST UPDATED: April 2, 2026
Trevor reported on 4/2 that hunting success has been very spotty if you have a permanent spread. He stated that you can still find pockets of Snow geese to hunt and you should be able to for the next couple weeks if you put in the time and have patience. Trevor finished by saying that this weekend’s impending weather will be interesting to see if there is any reverse migration.

NEU OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Eastern South Dakota
OUTFITTER: John Neu
PHONE: 1-888-338-4066

LAST UPDATED: February 26, 2026
John reported on 2/25 that they are currently in Arkansas, and the migration has slowed down some with the cold front that they got this week. He stated that it should pick back up this week now with it warming up. John also reported that hunting has been very consistent to this point. John finished by saying that they are also going to start hunting in South Dakota this weekend.

NORTHERN PLAINS OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Eastern South Dakota
OUTFITTER: Shannon Yeske
PHONE: 605-380-9971

LAST UPDATED: April 2, 2026
Shannon reported on 4/1 that the migration is now well past them. Shannon stated that they wrapped up their hunts over a week ago. Shannon stated that overall, they had a good spring with very successful hunts.

On Friday expect a high of 52 with a low of 32 and partly cloudy conditions with north winds at 15 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 55 with a low of 35 under mostly sunny skies and southeast winds at 11 mph. Expect a high of 60 on Sunday with a low of 38 and partly cloudy conditions with south winds at 13 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

TEWAUKON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAYUGA, ND

Tewaukon is now holding good numbers of Snow geese but they are trying to push north hard. Birds are actively feeding and roosting, with strong daytime movement patterns. This area appears to be around peak migration.

ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – PINGREE, ND

Arrowwood is experiencing a push of migration activity, with rapidly increasing numbers across the refuge. Wetland conditions are supporting large roosts, and birds are dispersing widely to feed. Movement is constant, with waves of birds cycling through daily. This area is near peak conditions.

LAKE ALICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DEVILS LAKE, ND

The Devils Lake region is holding significant numbers of snow geese, with strong concentrations building across the landscape. Birds are staging heavily and utilizing both wetlands and agricultural fields. Activity levels are high, with consistent flight lines and feeding patterns. This region is at or near peak migration intensity.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

ALL FLOCKED UP OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Devils Lake, North Dakota
OUTFITTER: Eric Strub
PHONE: 701-230-9173

LAST UPDATED: April 9, 2026
Eric reported on 4/9 that he feels the main mass is still South of the Devils Lake area. He stated that they have seen some groups around the area and move further north so far. Eric finished by saying that they plan to start next week sometime.

DIRTY BIRD OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Eastern, North Dakota
OUTFITTER: Matt Piehl
PHONE: 701-290-6582
Best time to call is in the afternoons

LAST UPDATED: April 9, 2026
Matt reported on 4/9 that the big snow that fell this past weekend has really scattered the birds out. He stated that the birds they have been seeing over the last couple of days remain mostly adults. Matt finished by saying that there are still huntable pockets around but numbers have thinned out since last week.

EAGLEHEAD OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Eastern, North Dakota
OUTFITTER: Nick Posusta
PHONE: 320-224-3615
Best time to call is in the afternoons

LAST UPDATED: March 19, 2026
Nick reported 3/18 that they are currently in South Dakota and hunting is starting to pick back after last weekend’s winter storms. Nick stated that it’ll be another week or two before they start to hunt in North Dakota.

Canada Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

Weather – Southern Saskatchewan:
On Friday expect a high of 48 with a low of 30 and partly cloudy conditions with northwest winds at 14 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 52 with a low of 33 under mostly sunny skies and west winds at 12 mph. Expect a high of 58 on Sunday with a low of 36 and partly cloudy conditions with southwest winds at 15 mph.

Weather – Southern Manitoba:
On Friday expect a high of 46 with a low of 31 and mostly cloudy conditions with north winds at 13 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 50 with a low of 34 under partly cloudy skies and west winds at 11 mph. Expect a high of 55 on Sunday with a low of 37 and mostly sunny conditions with southwest winds at 14 mph.

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORTS

WEYBURN FIELD OFFICE – WEYBURN, SK

Weyburn Field Office – Weyburn, SK:
The leading edge of the migration has now reached southern Saskatchewan, with the first notable waves of snow geese arriving. Birds are beginning to establish early staging patterns as habitat continues to open. Movement is increasing steadily with each passing day.

LAST MTN LAKE FIELD OFFICE – LAST MTN LAKE REGION

Early migration activity is underway, with birds starting to filter into available open water. As ice recedes, the area is becoming more attractive for staging flocks. Numbers are expected to build quickly as the main body pushes north.

BOISSEVAIN FIELD OFFICE – BOISSEVAIN, MANITOBA

Southern Manitoba is seeing initial arrivals, with small groups appearing across the region. These early migrants are testing available habitat as conditions improve. A larger push is expected to follow in short order.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

BENELLI BOYZ OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Southern, Saskatchewan
OUTFITTER: Brent Abbott
PHONE: 1-888-804-6458

LAST UPDATED: April 9, 2026

Brent reported on 4/9 that they have been seeing fairly decent numbers of Snow geese already. He stated that they are seeing good numbers just south of Saskatoon. Brent also reported that the Saskatoon area did get a blizzard in the middle of this week and that seems to be about where the snow line currently is. Brent finished by saying that North and East of Saskatoon is still very wintery, but west of Saskatoon there is little snow and little sheet water.

PRAIRIE LIMITS OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Southwestern, Manitoba
OUTFITTER: Ben Webster
PHONE: 1-877-225-9755

LAST UPDATED: April 9, 2026
Ben reported on 4/9 that they are starting to hear reports of birds making their way up into Canada. Ben stated that they still plan on heading up to get going in the middle of his month.

MICHITOBA OUTFITTING

LOCATION: Southwestern, Manitoba
OUTFITTER: Kris Wujcik
PHONE: 204-625-2495

LAST UPDATED: April 9, 2026
Kris reported on 4/9 that he is down near the Canada and North Dakota border and he is seeing some huntable numbers. He stated that he is not seeing any major groups yet though. Kris finished by saying that they plan on getting their hunts up and running in a week or two.

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