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2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« on: January 22, 2012, 05:00:35 PM »
The past 2 days have held exceptional duck hunting for me. After being stuck on the west side for 10 days, I was excited to hit it hard.

Friday I went jump shooting by myself through the snow. Got a limit of 5 greenheads and 2 hens.

8 shots 7 ducks. Good day...

Here are 6 of the ducks from that shoot. 1 of the drakes was really dinky, and one of them lost his head while i was hoofin' them back to the truck.





Saturday started @ 4:00. I got the truck set up  and picked up 2 friends and 1 of their boats. The trek to the columbia was pure ice but we made it.

Things were slow. Real slow. We had about 50 dekes out and a 120 yard long line. By 11:00 we had 1 bluebill in the blind. Buffleheads were about the only thing coming in. Long story short, a pair of Canvasbacks came in perfectly and they were dusted off. My first canvasback and I was happy as could be. It was the bird that I had set out to shoot. Thinking about getting a mount.



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What do you guys think about a mount on one of em? Anyone know a good taxidermist for ~$200?

Thanks

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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 05:04:16 PM »
SWEET.... I want a canvas badly .... always see them after the season ends  :dunno: :tup:

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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 05:16:59 PM »
Nice work!  That's a trophy for sure, best get that up on the wall.  You never know when they'll pull the plug on them altogether-it was only 4 years ago when there was no season on Cans.
 
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I'm not sure the exact price, but I know it was under $300.  Moved to this guy as our previous taxidermist had gotten way too pricey.   
 


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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 05:19:36 PM »
I am impressed by the shot of the dead birds on the kitchen counter.  A very understanding wife or a bachelor!!  Nice day of shooting

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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 06:18:27 PM »
PM sent for birs prices

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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2012, 06:47:57 PM »
Based on the duck prices I see on your facebook, I think I'll be contacting you after the season. 
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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2012, 07:27:13 PM »
great day, great vid
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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2012, 11:59:31 PM »
Congrats on the Can dude, I shot my first Drake this year as well, so far im up to 3 this year  :IBCOOL:. I didnt get any of mine mounted, maybe someday, but honestly to me a good picture is just as good.

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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2012, 12:05:22 AM »
Nothing quite like the splash of a C-Back hitting the water!  They are certainly my favorite.  Good job!
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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2012, 03:34:30 AM »
Congrats on the Can dude, I shot my first Drake this year as well, so far im up to 3 this year  :IBCOOL:. I didnt get any of mine mounted, maybe someday, but honestly to me a good picture is just as good.

Say they have more habitat problems and a dip in #'s and they close up the season again. I'd regret not mounting it then. Good job on 3

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Re: 2 days of glory Pics + Vid
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2012, 06:08:34 PM »
Got the bird into Thomas @ Old Heritage Taxidermy in the Wenas. Talked with him for a long time. Seemed like a great guy. Told him to come check out the site!

 


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