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Wigeon - Should I Mount? #5536239 01/12/15 01:09 AM
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Shot this Wigeon this morning. Had a really cool almost completely white face. Haven't ever killed one with a face this white. Do y'all think its mount worthy? If so, throw me some recommendations for taxidermists in the DFW area. Here was our haul for the morning. It rained the whole time but the barrels stayed warmed.


Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536246 01/12/15 01:13 AM
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If he's still in good shape and fully plumed I would. If your wanting to get a wigeon mounted that would be the one to get done.


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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536252 01/12/15 01:14 AM
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I would.



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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: BradyBuck] #5536262 01/12/15 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted By: BradyBuck
If he's still in good shape and fully plumed I would. If your wanting to get a wigeon mounted that would be the one to get done.

He's in really good shape. No real visible damage. Full plumage. I already have him tucked away in the freezer. Just wanted a few opinions. Definitely one of my favorite ducks.


Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536273 01/12/15 01:22 AM
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Looks like a storm wigeon, if it's worth it to you get him mounted, good looking bird. Pat at avian arts is the best but expensive, if bird works is taking birds they are also really good.

Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536289 01/12/15 01:30 AM
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Heck ya, why not if you like it.

Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536381 01/12/15 02:10 AM
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Ya like it? Mount it!


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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536402 01/12/15 02:22 AM
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Heck of a bird. Mount it


Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536473 01/12/15 02:48 AM
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Mount it. Birdman studios.

Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536498 01/12/15 02:55 AM
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I would, I killed one like that a couple years ago and regret not mounting it.


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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: droebuck] #5536542 01/12/15 03:08 AM
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Jmo, mount any bird that is of a memorable hunt, because you will look a that bird and remember that day every time. The story that goes with the mount is more important than than the perfect size/ plumage of bird.

Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: Guy] #5536575 01/12/15 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted By: Guy
Jmo, mount any bird that is of a memorable hunt, because you will look a that bird and remember that day every time. The story that goes with the mount is more important than than the perfect size/ plumage of bird.


Unless it's a hybrid. grin


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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536656 01/12/15 03:51 AM
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Looks like a very mature bird, they get more white as they mature.

This is the most mature (storm) widgeon I've done

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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5536741 01/12/15 04:18 AM
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I shot one that was pretty white but was a very small bird. I figured it was immature but was a storm

This duck was about 3/4 the size of most of the other wigeons I shot this year



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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5537153 01/12/15 02:11 PM
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Pat at Avian Arts is who does my waterfowl taxidermy.



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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5537175 01/12/15 02:19 PM
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I'd mount one of those jacks instead!


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Originally Posted By: BarneyWho
I'd mount one of those jacks instead!


jacks are for eating, not mounting up


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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5537232 01/12/15 02:47 PM
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My first duck was a storm widgeon. I was 7 and shot it with a dove load from a single shot 20 ga. 1000s of birds later, I have never quite been able to recreate that same feeling again. If you like that bird then mount it.

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Originally Posted By: GOLDSTEIN
Pat at Avian Arts is who does my waterfowl taxidermy.


Same here.


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I'd mount it in a heartbeat

Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: RedRaider3933] #5537282 01/12/15 03:07 PM
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PUT EM ON THE WALL!!!!! I love wigeons.. they're super rare where I hunt.. Only seen a pair once and my GF shot the drake! I got it mounted for her.

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Originally Posted By: DuckCoach1985
PUT EM ON THE WALL!!!!! I love wigeons.. they're super rare where I hunt.. Only seen a pair once and my GF shot the drake! I got it mounted for her.


loser8 Leaving it be, I am just leaving it be.

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PUT EM ON THE WALL!!!!! I love wigeons.. they're super rare where I hunt.. Only seen a pair once and my GF shot the drake! I got it mounted for her.


loser8 Leaving it be, I am just leaving it be.
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Re: Wigeon - Should I Mount? [Re: DuckCoach1985] #5537367 01/12/15 03:41 PM
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I've decided I am definitely going to mount it. Now I just have to decide between Avian Arts and Birdman Studios. I think the price will end up being about the same after having to ship to Colorado and back, compared to local drop-off and pick up with Avian.


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Gf shot a decent one this morning. It was pretty shot up though so it got breasted.


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