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For those of you who want to experience some Great White North hunting, I have the following available for 2011:
Goose hunting is a different and unique
experience in Iceland. There are 5 different
species of geese in Iceland: Greylag goose,
Pink foot goose, White front goose,
Barnacle goose (scarce) and Brent goose. 3 of them
can be hunted. The White front and Brent
goose are protected.
Hunting Season: Hunting season is from August
20th until March 15th. In reality the season ends when the geese migrate to the UK late October.
Ducks are mainly incidental trophies. The duck season runs from Sept 1st - March 15th:
Mallard, Green-wing Teal, Eurasian Widgeon, Old Squaw, Tufted Duck, Greater Scaup and Red Breasted Merganser. Keep in mind these are migratory so they won't be available during the entire season.

4 different types of hunts: These depend on
hunting areas, dates and goose species.
1) August 20th – Sept 10th we hunt Pink foot and
Greylag geese over ponds at dusk. Morning hunts
may be possible.
2) September 10th – 20th we hunt Greylag geese
over fields in the morning.
3) September 20th – October 20th we hunt Greylag
and Pink foot geese over fields in the morning.
4) September 25th – October 10thth we can hunt all 3 available goose species. Morning hunts.
Above dates can intercept each other.
On hunts 2 and 3, we will also provide 1 evening hunt for ducks. On hunt 4 there will be 3 morning hunts and 2 evening hunts. There are no daily bag limits on geese and ducks in Iceland.
The Hunt: A day’s bag for 2 hunters can be anywhere between 5-50 geese. The success of the
hunt depends on the shooting ability of each
hunter, but weather, temperature and other factors of nature will certainly also influence the result. When needed we use dogs to retrieve the downed geese. During goose hunting you will also be able to shoot most species of ducks that might pass your barrel. We hunt only on private fields. In some places we can arrange an afternoon sea bird hunt after September 1st. We hunt from pit blinds, bale blinds and natural blinds.

Guides: We offer the best professional
Icelandic goose hunting guides available.
Our guides have been hunting and guiding
Duck, Goose and Ptarmigan hunts for
over 20 years.
Food and Accommodation: Accommodation
during the hunt is in first class
lodges with full modern amenities, hot
water, showers, etc. We provide at least
3 good meals per day and all drinks
except alcoholic. We try to meet any special
wishes that our clients may have for
food.
What to bring: 3-Shot Semi-auto, Pump
or O/U Shotguns in 12 gauge. Warm,
waterproof waterfowl camouflage clothing,
warm underwear and knee high rubber
boots. Temperatures can vary from
30° - 60° F, but generally the temperature
is 40° to 50° F, except in the early morning,
when it can be colder. Upon booking
we supply a detailed packing list.

Included: Hunting license, weapon license, all transportation in Iceland, one professional guide and a 4x4 vehicle/boat for every 2-4 hunters, all equipment necessary during the hunt (except clothing and firearms)
and full board and lodging from arrival until departure.

Not included: Fees for extra hunting or fishing, preparation and shipment of birds according to customer wishes, ammunition (price per box of 25 shells 1-1/2 oz $28 per: sorry guys, shells are expensive here), alcoholic beverages, extra days in Reykjavik, International flights and excess baggage charges on domestic flights.

Hunt Itinerary: A standard Waterfowl hunting program consists of five days, thereof three days of hunting. For best results we suggest a hunting group with 2 – 4 hunters. However, itinerary can be tailored to special wishes, if booking availability allows.
Day 0: Departure from Baltimore, Boston,
Minneapolis or Seattle afternoon or evening.
Day 1: Arrival in Iceland 06:30 where you will be met by a representative from the outfitter. He will assist clearing your weapons through Customs and then transfer you to Reykjavik. You will arrive at your hunting destination in the afternoon.
Day 2, 3 and 4: We hunt mornings and/or
evenings depending on the type of hunt.
Day 5: Traveling to Reykjavik in the morning
after breakfast. Transfer to the International
Airport departing 17:00. Landing in USA 18:00.

Price per hunter:
USD $4,300 - group of 2 hunters
USD $3,950 - group of 3 hunters
USD $3,650 - group of 4 hunters

Contact me if you have questions or to book. We also offer Musk Ox, Reindeer, Ptarmigan and Sea bird hunting. Please note: No Sea Birds can be imported into the USA.
Good hunting,
David


Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
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Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
 
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Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
NRA Benefactor
DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor
NAHC Life Member
Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262
Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142
Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007
16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409
Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311
Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941
10 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322
Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232

"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson

Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
 
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Deep cover CIA operatives taking a break for some waterfowling?

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LOL KG, that sums it up well. Everyone needs some down time Wink


Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris
http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333
Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com
NRA Benefactor
DSC Professional Member
SCI Member
RMEF Life Member
NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor
NAHC Life Member
Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer
Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262
Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142
Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007
16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409
Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311
Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added
http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941
10 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322
Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232

"Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson

Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......

"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
 
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