They both look like juvie birds to me. The Can definitely is. The Bill lacks the defined vermiculation across its back...might be an old bird still in eclipse plumage.
nice job. even if their juvies their yours id mount em unless you think your gona get more dont make the mistake of waiting n not ever getting em mounted
nice job. even if their juvies their yours id mount em unless you think your gona get more dont make the mistake of waiting n not ever getting em mounted
By the time them scaup get to Florida their backs are solid. Looks a little early to me. Pin feathers may be an issue but it depends on the Taxidermist too.
If you are mounting to remember the 1st ones you shot I would go nuts... if not... like others have said... them are a dime a dozen and I would wait for something better. If you go to a good taxi he will only mount certain birds. If not good enough they will turn them away.
If you are mounting it because it means something to YOU, then mount it. If its because you want the best looking specimen, then you can do better.
I mounted my first woodie. Not a great specimen, but I've gotten to tell the story of shooting it countless times.
x2 My mounts are important for me and serve as a 3D reminder of the memory from that hunt.
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