Jump to content
  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Waterfowl Photos


Recommended Posts

Yesser!  I’d like to think I’ll make a return trip some time but this could be the only time.  I’m not here to shoot limits; I’m here to experience this process and place with a good friend and take some prime samples home.  We both have some boxes to check yet but it’s been good so far!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

17 hours ago, Wanderer said:

Old man of a surf scoter this afternoon.  They don’t get cool looking until they get old.  My buddy called him grandpa.

 

Don't you wish that would happen to us!

Looks like you are having a great trip Tracy! Thanks for posting the pics.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks guys.  Tried for puddlers this morning.  Nice widgeon and pintails but we couldn’t get any bulls close enough to shoot.  Scouting for tomorrow’s hunt since it’s super windy and rainy.  Just sat and watched a dandy Barrow’s goldeneye for a while at tomorrow’s access point.  We want two drakes and one hen. Heading to check out another access point.

 

Enjoy the snow! ?
 

05237A85-C9CE-42C1-8662-83B5D9E27BE7.thumb.jpeg.59530158d93c3e92b7cb0ea0312d1a08.jpeg

Edited by Wanderer
Link to comment
Share on other sites

First sprig, and a GOOD one.

07312190-DEB1-4B9B-BCC6-9E2FF6DEF375.thumb.jpeg.98f868da044598f301e1d6ea3ea9b49a.jpeg

 

And we got into some variety with our check box Barrow’s goldeneyes for each of us.  The one I’m holding is an old, old bird.  His white is straight across his back, not like a V on the other one that is still a fantastic bird in his own right.

 

B9F93658-322E-44CA-8723-562E831D6AEA.thumb.jpeg.c1789506e30601e652d8db01fd9016b1.jpeg

 

Edited by Wanderer
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Wanderer said:

6-8 depending on if I get a good widgeon and long tail.  It’s a good thing the taxidermist takes over a year to get them done!

 

I don't know if you have a really really good guy, but this guy has won a lot of awards for Waterfowl.  He's done a lot of fish and a Deer head for me. He's a Master World Competition Winner- Waterfowl.  You can see him on FB.

 

image.thumb.png.4323e8362d4fd237eea9383758e17e34.png

Edited by leech~~
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks Leech.  I have a guy lined up that specializes in ducks and has done a bunch of great sea duck work for my buddy. 
 

Punched the widgeon card with a few this morning.  My best one was a decent one but not quite 100% plumed out.  

6B69A76A-783A-469C-95F9-8DE8DB833DF6.thumb.jpeg.7b849a0e55cb1f6392f3367173204c08.jpeg

 

Just had to show off the amazing head color of another fantastic Barrow’s goldeneye.  This is the ONE my buddy wanted.

 

0DA56698-7B0D-48BB-B31C-BAD83598463E.thumb.jpeg.19d3be997ead7166988b4123c60039dd.jpeg

Rough weather expected for the next couple days so spots we can reach will be limited but we have some more to scope out.  Our one day of the open Brant season is covered in gale warnings so our chances are really slim there.  
 

I still love buffies for table fare and the goldeneye have been decent.  The scoters have been better than expected.  Widgeon are on the marinade now along with a mallard.  With most of my boxes checked I might just load up on some of those tasty little buffleheads one day.

 

Peace

4D7FFF9F-419D-4815-BFF9-5EE4895A6330.thumb.jpeg.8b868d2442c9de00571ed80cfaed5339.jpeg

 

CF1B06A9-6AB0-427F-B9D9-6A4616E32F91.thumb.jpeg.4362a72132ee334c655e1a36688c0a1f.jpeg


E64AF6B5-8838-482E-8D24-5F93D2FEDC9C.thumb.jpeg.f273f73dd3e99c1837d327297f9bd27b.jpeg

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

24 minutes ago, Wanderer said:

Thanks Leech.  I have a guy lined up that specializes in ducks and has done a bunch of great sea duck work for my buddy. 
 

 

How long are you there for?  Did your taxidermist give you some ideas on the best way to keep the birds and get them home without damage or spoilage?  I know for fish I found the best way was to lay them out and wrap them on a wet towel and freeze it to keep the fins from getting damaged since they will have them in their freezer for half a year before they can get to mounting it.  Birds, I have no idea the best way to handle them? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

We brought a small chest freezer with.  The mounters are all individually bagged and labeled.  Stacked carefully.  We’ll pack everything better for the trip home.  A single plastic bag is sufficient to get them to the taxidermist but if they’re going to be kept for an extended period, double and triple bagged with heavy duty bags works.

 

The parts that can get freezer burned easiest are the bills and later, the feet.  Most duck heads these days are completely replaced with artificials and then painted by the taxidermist.  The skin is pretty well protected by the feathers.

Edited by Wanderer
Link to comment
Share on other sites

A couple to catch up.  
 

My best gadwall ever!

1A387DEC-C8D7-4987-9AB6-57BC19DEB112.thumb.jpeg.b96f331697084eb4a2bbac90d872bbe8.jpeg

 

Starting to get a nice a group.

 

549D427D-68CF-47E1-9058-B50749CCA636.thumb.jpeg.d2367597a8c5d8c38b1c271d2e3b4788.jpeg

 

End of today.  Buffleheads, wigeon, gadwalls, and GREATER scaup.  5 of these birds are mount worthy.  
2C2643E3-82D3-4881-9590-EAAA9C17160F.thumb.jpeg.1c7d9084f35ffa3e346facacef5081bd.jpeg

And let’s not forget the heyday pic.

2055282A-9E73-4311-B258-7759208195C2.thumb.jpeg.0014fcae42f9eb8274be470d9eadec37.jpeg

 

 

Edited by Wanderer
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.