Well, I was down at the lease this weekend in Palestine. I was walking back from the blind and I noticed on one of our tanks a few ducks. Really didn't think anything of it there are usually a few every now and then. I went in and ate breakfast, while eating I saw my shotgun leaned up in the corner of the room and thought I would actually give the ducks a shot since the deer didnt want to show up. Keep in mind Ive never duck hunted before. Well, I head out to the tank, and creep up to in then go running over the hill. 2 ducks flew up and I start shooting.. BOOM (one down)... BOOM BOOM. The other got away. Well I go to pick him up and he is goregous. So I take a picture of him with my phone and send it to a duck huntin buddy. Come to find out its a wood duck drake. I dont know if thats any good but I think I will seriously start looking into duck hunting. I know jumping a tank isnt traditional way to do it, but I am very intrested in this sport now. I will post some pics of my duck tomorrow.

ALSO, is this duck worth mounting? I went ahead and froze him cause I need someone to show me the right way to clean him. If he is worth mounting. How much is a good price?

Good job.........

I usually like to wait for a look at a few ducks before moutning the first one. If you dont duck hunt then mount him. Wood ducks a 1 of the prettest ducks. Good eatin to. Just flip him on his back, peel back the feathers and fat on his breast and cut the 2 breasy meat out.mmmmm

a good price from a reputable bird taxidermist would be around $225-$250. keep in mind that not all guys are gonna do a good job with birds, since they are processing mostly deer this time of year.

Talked to Matthew at Birdworks Taxidermy.... $225... gonna drop it off tomorrow!!!

you will be happy, he does a great job, he will be doing the wood duck I shot this morning.

depends on where you are located but you can take it it to mcallens gun shop in dallas on any sat before noon and there is this lady that is know as the bird lady she does the best job i believe and its reasonable around 225 for small ducks. and thats not how you spell that gun shop but ypu get the gist and i would def. get him mounted i love my wood duck mounts

So you've been brought over to the dark side.... Thats Awesome! Pretty soon you'll be getting up at 2am so you can sit in a mudhole and almost crashing the car because you were distracted by ducks flying by.

just remove the lead shot before you take it in to the Taxi..

Congrats on your first duck! That's a great one to start with too. Be careful, duck hunting is addictive. And, there ain't nothing wrong with pond jumpin'.

I am curious though, being that this was a spontaneous hunt, do you have your migratory waterfowl stamp and did you use steel shot?

If not, you'll want to get that taken care of before your next duck hunt.

Ignorance? I know your suppose to use steel shot. And I guess I chose to break the law. But like I said, wont happen again. I figured I would get dog-piled on for that... I have it taken care of though... thanks for the heads up

Duckiller, you might want to delete your quote as well.

Its ok, we all know you were just kidding.

Hahaha. Thanks guys

I'm not seeing any pics?

I want to see that wood duck!

This post needs a pic.

Wood ducks: Definately worth mounting.. Such a tough decision... Great to eat, Great to mount. I guess once I get mine mounted, i'll eat the rest.. unless I get a banded' one