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Hooded Merganser
« on: December 28, 2010, 01:27:18 PM »
As I stated in the photogrphy section, I'd have liked to have had these shot and mounted.   I never thought I'd like a merganser.

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2010, 01:27:41 PM »

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2010, 01:32:41 PM »
The drakes do look great!

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2010, 01:32:52 PM »
I've shot a couple but always hens.

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2010, 05:41:54 PM »
I'm merganser free this year, for the first time  :P, but if I were to take one a drake hoodie would be the way to go. Very pretty birds.
Everyone shoots three times per bird, right?

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2010, 06:16:22 PM »
Ive got one in the freezer you can mount for me.  :chuckle:

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2010, 06:29:22 PM »
I think they are very pretty. I mounted one for myself and want more

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2010, 06:42:53 PM »
They sure do look good...  :tup:

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2010, 12:24:22 AM »
My buddy shot a pair of 'em (drake and hen) when I was over with him at mid-month.  The dog didn't even want to go get 'em.  LOL  Purdy birds though.
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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2010, 01:08:27 AM »
wow that drake sure is gorgeous!
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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2010, 07:11:13 AM »
Bone,

If you want them I see them all the time here on the Island.  If you want I can try and get a pair for you.

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2010, 07:20:41 AM »
You bet goody.  I'd love a nice pair.

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Re: Hooded Merganser
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2010, 06:21:44 PM »
Awesome pics.
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