The geese are coming from the south.When they get to land that is still covered by snow they stop and wait for it to melt. That is the snow line.One other factor is open water.Even if there is no snow,they need open water,otherwise they would be here now.
Spring Season
GNF has announced that the Conservation Season will open Feb. 22 Only 24 more days to go.Course there won't be any geese here yet. 
