well if you were gonna do it yourself pull it out and try.

if you were going to get it done by someone else, well do you trust them? if so take it to them tell them how old it is and ask their opinion. it will be on them after all. i know from experience 1 year in the freezer is nothing, and i have seen a nice woodie that was done after 2 years, more than that i dont know.

 

Divers are pretty tough birds, there are just so many variables when it comes to how their stored and the freezers they were in. Like said before take it to however is going to mount it and have them look at it once thawed out and should be able to tell you yes or no.

Eric

 

Thanks for the advice guys. This is the first bird in a very long time, so I'm kind of looking for a good bird guy still. Since I'll be having someone else do it, letting them give me their thought is the right way to go.

 

That widgeon and White Front that I did this year had been in the freezer for three years and I did a black bellied tree duck that I got four years ago. I do vac pac them before they go into the freezer.

 

I've heard of using a vac-sealer, but all I had was a zip lock bag. I put him in all nice and straight then rolled out as much air as I could before sealing. I'll see what the taxidermist says. Thanks again.

 

i agree with the whole "take it to your taxidermist and see what he says" thing. and this might be off topic but yeller dog that is one good looking pup there. (in your avatar)

 

I put him in all nice and straight

It isn't a big deal on a buffie but I would NOT freeze ducks in the "arrow" position for a couple of reasons....

They take up more space

It leaves the neck unprotected and if dropped or banged up against could result in major issues

Just drop a bird in a plastic bag and it's head and neck with naturally bend up against the body. Some people like tucking the head under a wing but that keeps you from being able to inspect the head while frozen. If you think you may have a bird for awhile just double or triple bag it to be on the safe side. :thumbsup:

 

Thanks to all for the advice. If this bird doesn't work out, I'll be better prepared for the next one
… I hope!!! :thumbsup:

Setter, thanks. She's a sweetheart and 12 wks old today. Got her from a kennel in SD.