[Pumpgunner]

Had a great morning this AM, and managed to get into the wigeon pretty good. It's interesting to see how much color variation ducks can have within a species-would you guys say that the wigeon on the bottom qualifies as a storm wigeon? I can't remember shooting one with such a light-colored head before!


Close-up


I'm always awed at how beautiful these birds are, it's such a gift to be able to hunt them!

 

[LostLouisianian]

Well that smiley certainly ruined an otherwise nice picture;-)

 

[SidVicious]

I would say it does. Either way, that is an awesome pile of birds!

 

[utahgolf]

It looks stormy! nice job, the last two trips I've gone out on I've killed 4 drake widgeon. 4 seems to be the lucky number this year.

 

[SCtransplant]

Excellent day, I love the sounds widgeon and pintails make.

 

[Pumpgunner]

Well that smiley certainly ruined an otherwise nice picture;-)

Gotta take the salt with the sugar, right? Actually she was the first duck I shot today, came in about 2 minutes after shooting opened and I mistook her for a mallard.

 

[kev]

Definitely a storm. I hope it's going on the wall. Very rare coloration. If your not mounting it, I'd love to add it to my Collection of your interested in donating it.

 

[quackaddict35]

Gotta take the salt with the sugar, right? Actually she was the first duck I shot today, came in about 2 minutes after shooting opened and I mistook her for a mallard.

I shot one on Saturday, I thought it was a teal

 

[Pumpgunner]

I shot one on Saturday, I thought it was a teal

Well, you were technically right, since spoonies are the largest member of the teal family. :mrgreen: They sure don't taste like a teal though.

Kev-I'm not sure if he would make a good mount, he's missing a good chunk of feathers on one wing. I got some good photos of him, they are a beautiful bird for sure!

 

[kev]

That can be fixed/hid. I'll take it either way if it's not too late.
Let me know.
Later,
Kev

 

[Pumpgunner]

I've decided to hang onto this one, Kev. Speaking of wigeon, here is one from a few years ago that I still kind of regret not getting mounted-it was the biggest wigeon I've ever seen, the size of a big drake mallard-


It also had the longest pin that I've ever seen on a wigeon-it was a unique bird for sure!

 

[dkhntrdstn]

yes that a storm wigeon. they are cool. we kill a couple every year. I love hunting wigeon. im hoping to kill some this weekend.

 

[utahgolf]

they are some hearty ducks! the fat layer on them and the down is some thick stuff, almost like a goose. I snapped a pic from last weeks widgeons of how fat they are.

 

[Pumpgunner]

Wow, that looks like it could be from a January mallard. Maybe it's a sign that we are going to have a long, cold winter?