Goose Busters Unlimited

At Goose Busters Unlimited, we offer exciting duck hunting adventures for both puddle ducks and diver ducks in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Our experienced guides scout the best spots to ensure you have a successful and enjoyable hunt, no matter your experience level. You'll have the chance to shoot a variety of ducks while honing your skills and sharing the experience with fellow hunters. Join us for a memorable duck hunting trip in the beautiful and bountiful Finger Lakes.

Guided New York Duck Hunt 3+ Hunters | $170 per person per day

Guided New York Duck Hunt 1-2 Hunters | $200 per person per day

What’s Included?

- Guided Morning or Afternoon Waterfowl Hunt 

- Breakfast Provided (morning hunt) Lunch Provided (afternoon hunt)

- Transportation To Hunting Spot

- Blinds and Decoys

- Experienced Guides

Season Dates : October 1 - April 2025

Target Species: Greater Canada Geese, Specklebelly Goose, Snow Goose, Green Wing Teal, Blue Wing Teal, Mallards, Wigeon, Gadwall, Pintail.

Group Sizes: We require a minimum of 6, maximum of 10 to book a private group hunt. If a group 3 or less books without a private hunt they will be automatically placed with another group.

Not Included:

- Gratuity

- Shotgun Rental

- Transportation

- Lodging

Deposit: GBU requires a 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, to hold your dates. We'll confirm your dates once we receive your deposit. Your balance is due on or before September 1.

Cancellation: GBU offers a 100% refund up until 14 days before the scheduled hunt. Clients will have the ability to move their deposit to a new date with no penalties as long as it is 14 days before their scheduled hunt. Any cancellations in that period are non-refundable. However, in the event of a no-call, no-show, the client will forfeit their hunt and will be required to pay the full invoice. 

Nonhunters: GBU welcomes nonhunters and observers and allows them to experience waterfowl hunts. $85 per person and they will be prohibited to use a firearm and required to sign liability waivers upon booking.

Check-in 4am Arrival and hunts start at legal shooting light. This allows clients and GBU to have approximately 2 hours for set up and settling in. Late arrivals will be considered 30 minutes passed shooting light. 

Departure A successful hunt will be wrapped up by noon at the latest.

What to bring and rules:

• Federal waterfowl stamp
• Resident or non-resident 1-3-5-7 day special hunting license 
• New York State HIP certification 
• Bring your own gun & ammo (Equipment will be provided)
• Client’s Bird Dogs are prohibited 
• Appropriate clothing for weather, recommended dress in neutral greens, tans, browns, (white for snow geese), or camo. 
• Clients are not allowed to return to properties
• Clients are prohibited from taking photos with landmarks and must credit Goose Busters Unlimited. Any photos posted on social media must allocate they were with Goose Busters 
• Clients are required to keep firearms on safe until guides instruct the clients to do so otherwise
•  All hunters are required to follow New York State guidelines/Laws
• All hunters are required to use steel shot only