[fabsroman]

kt,

I make jerky out of the geese I kill, which reminds me that I should get working on it sometime soon. Plenty left to get out of the freezer before I start killing them this season.

You have to read the birds, which I am sure you do. If they are slowing up and looking (i.e., turning their heads to look at the spread), there is a good chance they will come in. However, I have hunted with guys that will not call the shot until the geese have dropped their feet and are back pedaling. With those guys, I have watched geese circle well within my range, where a triple still wouldn't be a problem, and I have watched those same geese decide to move on without a shot even being fired. Like I said before, it all depends who you are hunting with on when you should call the shot.

With your buddy that cannot shoot geese on his side of the groups, you should adjust your shooting style to shoot the geese that are not the best shots. It will probably result in more downed birds between the two of you. I know it is frustrating to hunt with people that cannot shoot well, because I have gone through it myself. You just need to readjust your shooting and shot calling.