Well it finally happened.

[chester]

Only one to decoy all day. A lot of pressure on the area. Still left with a smile.

[chester]

per the email.
 
cackling goose Hatched 2002 or earlier
banded 75mi nw Kasiglook, wade Hampton census area, Alaska on 07/08/2003

[scout/sniper]

I'd call that a 100% shot to bird ratio.
You have to take what you can get. 

[h2ofowlr]

Very cool.  Always a nice bonus.

[Mfowl]

Congrats! Sounds like that bird has been around a while. All my bands (duck) have come from young birds, 2 years or less.

[RailRob]

awesome

[sakoshooter]

Holy smokers. What's that shiny thing on it's leg?
Pretty awesome day if ya ask me.

[D-Rock425]

 

[lokidog]

Better get the crockppot out for that old piece of flying jerky.....      Wow, 11 years old seems amazing.  Congrats on the band.

[Elkstuffer]

Congrats on a decade old bird! He's probably seen a million+ decoys in his time. Very nice!

[C-Money]

Congrats!! Man that is an old honker! Thanks for the great story!

[Bow Tech]

good shootin Chester 

[Hunting7mm]

Way to go!!!

[TheSkyBuster]

Cool! 

You got a "Short neck goose" with some Jewelry. 

Thanks for Sharing the banding info.