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**Rem11-87** · 01-15-2017, 01:28 PM

How to keep ducks for taxidermy. From our sponsor Shane Smith:

http://m.mobilewebsiteserver.com/sit...FdpMCmZE-#3018

**swampshooter** · 01-15-2017, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Islandguy85

This is what I do, but wrap the duck in newspaper or paper towels before going into the bag, per my taxidermist. You can keep them frozen for a year or so and I was told beyond that, especially out two years, it gets difficult to mount.

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Paper is the old school way. It cost me a bass about 10 years ago, never again.

**Islandguy85** · 01-15-2017, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by swampshooter

Paper is the old school way. It cost me a bass about 10 years ago, never again.

A bass is not a bird... Couldnt tell you what do do w a fish (but I probably would not have recommended you use paper on it had you of asked for advice before you screwed yours up) other than take measurements and get it made like most everyone else does these days. I also assume you dont tuck your Bass's head under one of its wings either, I mean fins.

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**abarill** · 01-15-2017, 01:54 PM

I had no clue such things even existed! Glad you got your bird.

On another note, next time kayakkillshits devides to talk about killing tons of birds, someone needs to let him see this thread

**mudflat** · 01-15-2017, 02:15 PM

Interested in banding location!

**swampshooter** · 01-15-2017, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Islandguy85

A bass is not a bird... Couldnt tell you what do do w a fish (but I probably would not have recommended you use paper on it had you of asked for advice before you screwed yours up) other than take measurements and get it made like most everyone else does these days. I also assume you dont tuck your Bass's head under one of its wings either, I mean fins.

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Sorry you got butt hurt over me making a simple comment. A taxidermist recommended the bad in newspaper. Quit dicking up this man's thread about a nice duck, and worry about getting your head out your ass.

**Sportin' Woodies** · 01-15-2017, 02:29 PM

Congrats on the banded scoter

**duckiller** · 01-15-2017, 03:06 PM

Never knew they would do that for identity. Glad it worked out for you!

**Islandguy85** · 01-15-2017, 03:10 PM

Swamp, perhaps you place your head in your ass before you are mounted. He asked what ppl do to take a bird to a taxidermist. If loosely wrapping the bird in newspaper is incorrect I would love to know why. Never had an issue this way. The bird is cool. It is a nasal saddle. Generally speaking, noticeably tagging birds this way increases the likelihood of them becoming a target.

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**Calibogue** · 01-15-2017, 03:48 PM

Actually, Shane as well as the guy in the Wildfowl article strongly suggest you NOT wrap a bird in paper!
End of discussion....move along with your cat fight!

http://www.waterfowler.net/Artistic/gamecare.php

http://www.wildfowlmag.com/tactics/t...ermist_120310/

**joeydpga** · 01-15-2017, 05:19 PM

Did you get a report of the band?

**Highstrung** · 01-15-2017, 05:26 PM

That's pretty cool Scott. I'm glad your mounting it. It'd be pretty cumbersome, and it'd probably find a way to poke you on your lanyard.

**GobblerHntr** · 01-15-2017, 05:32 PM

DO NOT wrap in paper!

Cali, just fold the head over on its back, or tuck it under its wing. Slide it in a gallon size ziploc bag and seal it closed. Make sure to get as much air out as possible.

That's all you need to do unless you don't plan to send it off for a while.

**BRR** · 01-15-2017, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Islandguy85

Swamp, perhaps you place your head in your ass before you are mounted. He asked what ppl do to take a bird to a taxidermist. If loosely wrapping the bird in newspaper is incorrect I would love to know why. Never had an issue this way. The bird is cool. It is a nasal saddle. Generally speaking, noticeably tagging birds this way increases the likelihood of them becoming a target.

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Paper causes it to freezer burn faster.

**BRR** · 01-15-2017, 06:21 PM

Where was the bird banded?

**Calibogue** · 01-15-2017, 06:23 PM

As suspected, SRS.....2014

**Strick9** · 01-15-2017, 07:22 PM

Awesome Scott! Very cool!

**Lowcountry Boy** · 01-15-2017, 07:42 PM

I remember your theory that they make their way towards us. Have you seen any data to support?

**Duckman#1** · 01-15-2017, 08:14 PM

Very cool. Only second one with nassel saddle I know of killed in SC. NO news paper. Plastic then news paper for insulation if your not taking to taxidermist soon.