I got my first collared goose today. My wife has been on my case about getting a Christmas goose (family tradition for years) but this is my first hunting season in WA and I was nervous about it.
I was hunting the Columbia and a flock flew by on the opposite bank, I tooted at them twice with my flute and sure enough the whole flock turned.
I picked out a bird and shot it and watched in satisfaction that it died instantly. I only wanted one so the rest of the flock left unharmed.
When my retriever picked the bird up I about fell over... A COLLAR!
Its white and says "XW__" (not gonna post the number). I tried reporting it but they said no info was found..?
How common are these? Has anyone else got a collared goose before?
I am pumped!

Merry Christmas for me!