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Title: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 12:50:15 PM: This was a one chance in a million shot and I almost have it in focus. I sat and watched this pair of woodducks for a long time. It started out as the female only as I scared the male away by accident. She kept calling and calling and then he came in. They then swam awhile in front of my while I hunkered in the cattails. All of a sudden there was a ruckuss and the male came up with a critter from the swamp. I don't know what it is......At first I thought it was a sculpin, then it had legs. Well, after about 20 minutes Momma caught one and immediately flew to the bank to eat it. I think it could be a Toad tadpole maybe.....here is the picture...............
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fonechanceinmillion.jpg&hash=953f47a6f189580e00ff5cdf4118e2ab3ddca804)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: coop2424 on December 23, 2009, 12:55:52 PM: That is an awesome picture. Congrats on getting that one...
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 12:56:22 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fcritter.jpg&hash=7cb03b1277066401cc69fc73993cea930eff001e).
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Post by: Ray on December 23, 2009, 12:59:13 PM: Great shots. I really like that second one!
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Post by: washelkhntr on December 23, 2009, 01:00:49 PM: Awesome shots Bone. :tup:
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Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 01:02:43 PM: Thanks guys....any ideas on the critter. All I could thinkof was a GIANT tadpole, like toad.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fupclsoecritter_edited-1.jpg&hash=b5ed77a396a775917d9df73965ee10cdc05e16af)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 01:13:36 PM: DADDY and his. I saw that one I thought it was unreal. Then when she nailed on I was like WOW!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fdaddycritter.jpg&hash=38ffc614de1a79299148f0e4b87488ec24149c38)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: mossback91 on December 23, 2009, 01:14:16 PM: are those sculpin?
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Post by: jackelope on December 23, 2009, 01:15:07 PM: definitely a tadpole or polliwog....bullfrog? about 1/2 grown with his back legs grown like that.
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Post by: jackelope on December 23, 2009, 01:16:06 PM: it's a pretty big one either way.
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Post by: jackelope on December 23, 2009, 01:16:49 PM: here you go.
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Post by: 270Shooter on December 23, 2009, 01:17:06 PM: I like wood ducks. 8)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 01:18:25 PM: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fdadcrit2.jpg&hash=f30b6167a9d43ff4b42d200ccc2cee1f75f2d5c4).
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 01:20:12 PM: I thought sculpin until I saw legs, then I am like HANFORD sized pollywogs. Talk about a meal. I wonder if there were a bunch of them there. I'd have never thought it in icewater. COOL!
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: Shootmoore on December 23, 2009, 01:21:24 PM: Great photo's however not what I was expecting from the Title of the post.

Shootmoore
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 01:24:19 PM: Woody Like!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fwoodylike.jpg&hash=5f2886b2af8600cb9385ec718c7c845c3f0fd600)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: olsy on December 23, 2009, 01:29:17 PM: Awesome pics Bone! Thanks for sharing
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: jackelope on December 23, 2009, 01:50:54 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 01:20:12 PM
I thought sculpin until I saw legs, then I am like HANFORD sized pollywogs. Talk about a meal. I wonder if there were a bunch of them there. I'd have never thought it in icewater. COOL!

the pic i posted of the wog int he person's hand is specifically a bullfrog tadpole...looks to be the right size i guess.
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Post by: MtnMuley on December 23, 2009, 02:27:02 PM: Great pics bone!
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Post by: GoldTip on December 23, 2009, 02:30:31 PM: Incredible pics Bone, those really are beautiful. I would love to have a pair of mounted wood ducks on my mantle, absolutely the prettiest of Ducks.
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Post by: Rowdy on December 23, 2009, 02:37:24 PM: Awesome pics!!!! and now I have a much better understanding of why ducks taste like rotten fish :)

Again, amazing pics!!!

Jake
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Post by: Sportfury on December 23, 2009, 06:44:23 PM: Wow! Awesome pics thanks for sharing them.
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Post by: mulehunter on December 23, 2009, 06:46:44 PM: Nice Pic!

Mulehunter ;)
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Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 07:08:37 PM: This is the photo I blew up for my brother for Christmas. I framed it in a black wood frame with a creme type matting with black next to the duck. I hope he is not a member.....
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fdanchrist2.jpg&hash=d3326b3c877a29b6a6d6b1c15178a143cbafdcd6)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 07:09:16 PM: THis was runner up
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Fdanchristmas.jpg&hash=c8552b654571ef022b38211f98b74735ed71e2d5)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 23, 2009, 07:19:50 PM: Not sure if this one should be in the background or in the reflection thread. :)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv47%2Fboneaddict%2FAntler%2520Images%2Freflectbackground.jpg&hash=bcbdb24e75474f2e802139031a5bcedc0419f51e)
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: Ripper on December 23, 2009, 07:27:26 PM: Dude you're the master. Absolutely in credable pics!!!!! Yes those are bullfrog tadpoles. I can't believe there are some around at this time of the year. I take my son to a local pond in June where we catch them with dip nets. We put them in a bucket to check them out for a while then let them go. Great fun with the kids, and educational.
Man those are aw some pictures.
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: Birdguy on December 23, 2009, 09:34:56 PM: Doug you are the man, what an awesome set of photos. I would have never thought that there would be tadpoles or polliwogs this time of year. Perhaps they are so large they need the winter to mature? Just great pics and as always thank you for posting them :).
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 24, 2009, 02:05:53 PM: Lots of correct answers here. They are definitely bullfrog tadpoles, and yes, they do take 2 years to mature. Those guys are sleeping through the winter in the mud, and will finish their transformation next year - if they don't get eaten!
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: halflife65 on December 24, 2009, 03:23:30 PM: I agree, bullfrog tadpoles. I saw some in CA that looked like baseballs with tails and little legs. The bullfrogs were enormous, though.

By the way, if you ever get a chance to gig giant bullfrogs, go do it. Take a 12 pack of beer, a spear and a headlamp - SUPER fun. They eat good, too.

Great pictures of that woody - really, really cool.
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Post by: alecvg on December 24, 2009, 04:32:57 PM: I love wood ducks! I missed one a couple days ago.
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: rasbo on December 24, 2009, 05:02:23 PM: Quote from: halflife65 on December 24, 2009, 03:23:30 PM
I agree, bullfrog tadpoles. I saw some in CA that looked like baseballs with tails and little legs. The bullfrogs were enormous, though.

By the way, if you ever get a chance to gig giant bullfrogs, go do it. Take a 12 pack of beer, a spear and a headlamp - SUPER fun. They eat good, too.

Great pictures of that woody - really, really cool.
Ive gigged hundreds in calif,what a blast huge 747 size mosquito's be prepared
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 24, 2009, 07:38:37 PM: Quote from: halflife65 on December 24, 2009, 03:23:30 PM
I agree, bullfrog tadpoles. I saw some in CA that looked like baseballs with tails and little legs. The bullfrogs were enormous, though.

By the way, if you ever get a chance to gig giant bullfrogs, go do it. Take a 12 pack of beer, a spear and a headlamp - SUPER fun. They eat good, too.

Great pictures of that woody - really, really cool.

I concur. Gigging bullfrogs at night is quality fun. Fry the legs hot enough and they don't taste fishy.
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on December 24, 2009, 08:23:59 PM: Outstanding pictures Bone!
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Post by: h2ofowlr on December 25, 2009, 08:13:04 PM: Great shots. I haven't scene them grab those before.
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Post by: bow4elk on December 26, 2009, 08:34:35 AM: That's a bullfrog tagpole - they go down like raw oysters :EAT:

And that photo is incredible!!!
Title: Re: I got Lucky
Post by: boneaddict on December 26, 2009, 08:39:37 AM: Thanks! It was funny watching the male endo it and take it whole. He did damn near choke to death. :chuckle:
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Post by: bow4elk on December 26, 2009, 08:41:40 AM: Funny! When I was a kid, I watched a seagull nearly kill himself trying to wolf down a whole flounder on the dock one morning. They aren't exactly the best shape for eating whole.
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Post by: mtndew on December 26, 2009, 12:29:48 PM: Awesome shots, Bone!!!
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Post by: Kowsrule30 on December 26, 2009, 06:24:49 PM: GREAT PICS BONE!!!!! Wood Ducks are my favorite... And those are Bullfrog tadpoles... I use to use them for bait catfishing....
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Post by: The Rose on December 27, 2009, 08:11:23 AM: Those are pretty cool.
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Post by: tlbradford on December 28, 2009, 10:26:43 PM: Great photos Doug. I especially like the reflection photos.
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Post by: Sportfury on December 28, 2009, 10:47:15 PM: bone I see that first shot being on the cover of next years waterfowl pamphlet! Good job.