Re: Hooded maganser duck
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10/28/20 12:42 PM
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We cannot carry lead shot shells & steel on our person at the same time here in Minnesota
I only shoot steel shot now for everything be it waterfowl,turkeys,or grouse.That way I don't have to worry.
Nevada bound
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Re: Hooded maganser duck
[Re: Bruce T]
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10/28/20 01:12 PM
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I agree "The young brook trout of Maine thank you."......jk
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Re: Hooded maganser duck
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10/28/20 01:47 PM
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Mack
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Definitely one of my favorite birds.... not on the table, but to look at. A roomate in college had one mounted and I always liked it.
The one you shot is a perfect mature bird. A mount of him standing on a piece of driftwood would be very cool.
The young brook trout of Maine thank you.
Pete It's true that Hoodies are not the greatest table fare, but I've eaten them and, in my opinion, they're not all that bad.
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Re: Hooded maganser duck
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10/28/20 02:21 PM
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Beautiful specimen, certainly worthy of the taxidermy treatment
Back when I hunted ducks regularly on Lake St Clair I could have filled a sea can with dead hoodies if I had cared to shoot them LOL. Now I may regret never taking one for the wall and I hope you'll post pics of the mount when it's complete.
They seem to show up here once the weather gets (and stays) really cold and nasty near the end of season and they never leave unless the Detroit River freezes solid... they are definitely a cold tolerant bird around here.
Just happy to be here.
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Re: Hooded maganser duck
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10/28/20 05:15 PM
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We cannot carry lead shot shells & steel on our person at the same time here in Minnesota
What other “Rules” does that god forsaken state have.........
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Re: Hooded maganser duck
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10/28/20 05:42 PM
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Nice, If you put enough tarter sauce on him he will taste just like fish.
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Re: Hooded maganser duck
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10/28/20 06:07 PM
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Wanna Be
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Nice, If you put enough tarter sauce on him he will taste just like fish.
That’s the most truthful answer I’ve ever read on eating a Merg. We train our dogs with them, if they’ll pick up a Merganser, they’ll pick up anything.
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Re: Hooded maganser duck
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10/28/20 06:31 PM
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That’s the most truthful answer I’ve ever read on eating a Merg. We train our dogs with them, if they’ll pick up a Merganser, they’ll pick up anything.
They remind me a lot of cormachicken.
"Not Really, Not Really" Mark J Monti "MJM you're a jerk."
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