West Zone Goose: Snow on the High Plains has made it difficult to hunt geese. A foot of snow, with drifts as deep as three feet, have made for tough hunting conditions. Outfitters have not even considered hunting, but a warm-up forecasted for this weekend should aid in the meltdown. Still lots of geese, including Canadas and snows on Lake Etter. Peanuts and wheat have been producing around Lubbock. The regular goose season closes at sunset Feb. 7. The Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb.8. Prospects are fair. The Light Goose Conservation Order began Jan. 25 to lackluster participation. Still huntable numbers of snows on the coastal prairies, but few hunters are interested in hunting during the liberal special season. The wet winter continues and many hunters have not had the will to labor through the mud. The mid-winter counts conducted by TPWD indicated 431,350 snow geese along the coast this season, up from 362,979 during the 2008-2009 season. Prospects are fair at best.

East Zone Goose: The Light Goose Conservation Order began Jan. 25 to lackluster participation. Still huntable numbers of snows on the coastal prairies, but few hunters are interested in hunting during the liberal special season. The wet winter continues and many hunters have not had the will to labor through the mud. The mid-winter counts conducted by TPWD indicated 431,350 snow geese along the coast this season, up from 362,979 during the 2008-2009 season. Prospects are fair at best.