Author Topic: goldeneye success (Read 4516 times)

duckmen1 · « **on:** November 05, 2009, 11:42:12 AM »

brother got his fisrt goldeneye and it was a great looking drake
i also shot two ducks yesterday morning
just wondering how many people get these around the area

Elliott · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2009, 12:23:08 PM »

havent seen any golden eye, probably cause i have only been out twice this season.

any pics of the birds?

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2009, 12:25:06 PM »

they are cool birds for sure

Ray · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2009, 12:25:33 PM »

Goldeneye I got..

Barrows is the coolest

jordano · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2009, 01:47:47 PM »

very nice drake bufflehead at the top!!! and I can see the drake goldeneye on the left starting to get its color! way cool! I see a lot of both these species over on the Columbia River where I hunt most of the time in North Central Washington.

Ray · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2009, 01:52:30 PM »

If I shoot another bufflehead that looks that good I would like to have a mount done. Those birds have a lot more color than the photos captured. BTW I didn't kill these recently.

duckmen1 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2009, 06:02:03 PM »

didnt have the camera but we plan to mount the goldeneye at peters taxidermy
they do great mounts

Ray · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2009, 06:41:09 PM »

That's true. I agree with all you said. Although I would shoot another one for a mount. They were a little trouble getting cleaned and skinned. They also decoy really well.

pjb3 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2009, 07:29:35 PM »

They are a dime a dozen out on the salts. Mostly Barrows

Ray · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2009, 07:33:48 PM »

Yes they swarm. However I have seen more surf scoters out on the salts than any other duck.

duckmen1 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2009, 07:56:32 PM »

dont have a big enough boat to go out on the salt so our access is pretty limited
looks like a lot of fun though
trying to look for a spot to hunt on the hood canal and i have no problem taking the float tube out after them

ducksdoom12 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 05, 2009, 08:19:24 PM »

Quote from: pjb3 on November 05, 2009, 07:29:35 PM

They are a dime a dozen out on the salts. Mostly Barrows

any chance u would want to take me out for some sea ducks? i have always wanted to go but i am not set up for it.

pjb3 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 05, 2009, 09:24:43 PM »

Quote from: ducksdoom12 on November 05, 2009, 08:19:24 PM

Quote from: pjb3 on November 05, 2009, 07:29:35 PM
They are a dime a dozen out on the salts. Mostly Barrows
any chance u would want to take me out for some sea ducks? i have always wanted to go but i am not set up for it.

I could, I see you live close so we should get together and do some hunting

jordano · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2009, 10:34:39 PM »

I definately want to get a drake goldeneye and buffle mounted. the color on them are awesome!!!

ducksdoom12 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:25:49 AM »

Quote from: pjb3 on November 05, 2009, 09:24:43 PM

I could, I see you live close so we should get together and do some hunting

sweet! when are you going out next?

boneaddict · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:28:21 AM »

Man Ray, you shoot another Buffle like that, I want him if you aren't going to taxi him. Great bird.

teal101 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:05:27 AM »

Quote from: duckfvr on November 05, 2009, 06:22:15 PM

Usually for our group like my dad and my brother when we hunt the river and we pass on every goldeneye and buffle head that come in, they make good decoys but we dont shoot em anymore, Buffles r to small and u could limit out on them if u wanted to and the goldeneyes are a bitch to skin like all divers, but worse, no fun in cleaning. But they present some good shots if we wanted to shoot em, they decoy pretty good. We would rather save our limit for widgeon and puddler ducks than divers

Thanks for passing on em! I like to take a few good drakes every trip if the shot presents itself. On the river I shoot for a mixed bag the most. I'm sure we've seen you out there a few times!

If you guys want a prime buffy I know where to get em

This was last season. 3 buffs, 2 ringers, 1 BB, 1 wigeon.

teal101 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:09:04 AM »

Quote from: boneaddict on November 06, 2009, 09:28:21 AM

Man Ray, you shoot another Buffle like that, I want him if you aren't going to taxi him. Great bird.

Hey bone I think I still have one in the freezer, I'll have to look. I know I have a nice wigeon (the one in my avatar) in there, but I don't have the money to mount him. If you want a buff let me know and I'll wack a few this year and give ya the best one.

Heres the wigeon bigger.

Whitenuckles · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2009, 02:39:24 PM »

Quote from: pjb3 on November 05, 2009, 07:29:35 PM

They are a dime a dozen out on the salts. Mostly Barrows

Dude, that pic makes me miss Sadie.

Oh. Dont make any plans for the weekend of the 14th. Were hitting the salt in some serious style!! Its gonna be fun!

pjb3 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2009, 02:49:10 PM »

Quote from: Whitenuckles on November 06, 2009, 02:39:24 PM

Quote from: pjb3 on November 05, 2009, 07:29:35 PM
They are a dime a dozen out on the salts. Mostly Barrows

Dude, that pic makes me miss Sadie. Oh. Dont make any plans for the weekend of the 14th. Were hitting the salt in some serious style!! Its gonna be fun!

Count me in 100%!!!!

Whitenuckles · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2009, 03:46:13 PM »

Quote from: pjb3 on November 06, 2009, 02:49:10 PM

Quote from: Whitenuckles on November 06, 2009, 02:39:24 PM
Quote from: pjb3 on November 05, 2009, 07:29:35 PM
They are a dime a dozen out on the salts. Mostly Barrows

Dude, that pic makes me miss Sadie. Oh. Dont make any plans for the weekend of the 14th. Were hitting the salt in some serious style!! Its gonna be fun!

Count me in 100%!!!!

Sounds Good! Ill let you know the details when it gets closer.... and watch your back rounds in your pics!!

jordano · « **Reply #21 on:** November 06, 2009, 06:27:50 PM »

Teal101! Those are gorgeous birds!!!! on the river? kinda looks like it!

boneaddict · « **Reply #22 on:** November 06, 2009, 06:30:29 PM »

I'd love a bufflehead Teal.

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