DComeaux wrote:Did they let yall run the traps?
Rick wrote:Then Paul fired the rockets, and we raced to the net to get a head start on pulling birds from beneath it before the crew arrived. Of course my old, short legs lost to his young, long ones, but it was fun trying...
Darren wrote:Thanks for sharing, Rick, bet that was heckuva show to watch the birds working in.
Ducaholic wrote:Rick, how many of the birds that were netted were banded at that site in previous years?
Darren wrote:Ducaholic wrote:Rick, how many of the birds that were netted were banded at that site in previous years?
We have this established level of rarity of a banded bird (harvested) in hand, but easily 3 of the first 15-20 I pulled from the net a couple weeks back had them. The list of recaps for that day alone was pretty lengthy, with the LDWF team noting generally a very high fidelity to band sites.
Rick wrote:Bud, I don't know that I was nearly so adamant about hiding well back when you were still coming this way, but we usually had a lot more chances to waste back them...
Bud wrote:Rick wrote:Bud, I don't know that I was nearly so adamant about hiding well back when you were still coming this way, but we usually had a lot more chances to waste back them...
Seems we remember your telling someone to put something on "that neon mop" to help the hiding situation. Had she just held still...
It added to her fond memories, all in good spirits, but she is pretty still while asleep. Wish I could get as happy as she.
Still planning on visiting when possible.
Bud wrote:You guys keep swabbing live ducks when banding them, you won't have many come to the setup that fooled them before. They may start hiding with masks.
Rick wrote:Bud wrote:You guys keep swabbing live ducks when banding them, you won't have many come to the setup that fooled them before. They may start hiding with masks.
Shoot, Bud, we had so many blue-wing recaptures that I'm not entirely sure they're not twisted enough to like it.
Rick wrote:Been a while since I've pot-roasted duck, and I forgot the pineapple I like to include in my breast-pocket stuffing mix. Certainly didn't spoil those fat little teal, but it was missed and could be something others who've not tried adding it should give a go.
Rick wrote:candied jalapenos in deep-fried poppers.
Deltaman wrote:Buying candied jalapeno's that aren't too hot is a good find. Most of the brands I've tried were too damn hot, and took away from the rich taste of ducks and doves when I stuffed for poppers. You can buy a jar of mild, sliced jalapeno's, pour out 1/2 - 3/4 the liquid and replace with sugar. Give it a week or so, and check to see if the heat is where you desire.
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