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So if I shoot a duck and keep it on ice how long will it stay good without out being gutted? I know it should be done right away but will a duck still be good if it is kept whole on ice for a day or 2?
Here's a link to an article/blog written by a wild game chef on aging birds (like you age beef). Bottom line, for ducks he suggests 1-3 days of aging, which is what I typically follow as well. This is an excellent read: http://honest-food.net/2012/10/20/on-hanging-pheasants-2/