Should I mount this Canvasback?

Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Vp1016 » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:01 pm

I shot my first Canvasback this weekend. i have been hunting for almost 20 years and I have always wanted to drop one.

He obviously isn't in full plumage, and I don't know if I should mount him or not. Any opinions?
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Olly » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:07 pm

Do you like the bird? Does looking at it make you happy? Will the memory of the hunt be worth the cost of mounting it?
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Flightstopper » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:07 pm

He's a ways from being full plumed but that is hardly the final decider. If your proud of it and like to see it on the wall then do just that. Memory trophies are far better than just a pretty bird to me.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby 3legged_lab » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:10 pm

Also, if its the first you've killed in 20 years....
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby DeadEye_Dan » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:11 pm

As the other guys have said, he's not a prime specimen, in fact it's a bird that was hatched this year.

However, it may be worth it to you - and only you can be the judge of that.

Does it have many pin feathers?
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Redbeard » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:27 pm

Go for it man...I'd hate to see ya wait another 20 years.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Redbeard » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:30 pm

Oh and check out the big brain on Dan
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby 3legged_lab » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:39 pm

Redbeard wrote:Oh and check out the big brain on Dan

Did dan show you his brain again?
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby QH's Paw » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:41 pm

I agree with Dan. It's a young bird and, you might want to discuss it some with your taxi before you commit.
I get that it is your first and means a lot but, would a nice framed picture on the wall make more sense, until you shoot a nice bull all creamed up.
Of course, like others have said, it's your first and who knows what will happen in the next 20 years. I don't know where you're from, so I have no idea on the odds of you ever shooting another.
My disclaimer: I've never had any bird professionally mounted, including any of my Harlequins.
I get close to it and then I think of all the hunting gear $200-300 can buy.

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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Redbeard » Sun Nov 17, 2013 6:43 pm

3legged_lab wrote:
Redbeard wrote:Oh and check out the big brain on Dan

Did dan show you his brain again?
he gets me every time
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby DC727 » Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:26 pm

I'd take mount it, then take it to the taxidermist.

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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby BrewGUN » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:08 pm

QH's Paw wrote:I agree with Dan. It's a young bird and, you might want to discuss it some with your taxi before you commit.
I get that it is your first and means a lot but, would a nice framed picture on the wall make more sense, until you shoot a nice bull all creamed up.
Of course, like others have said, it's your first and who knows what will happen in the next 20 years. I don't know where you're from, so I have no idea on the odds of you ever shooting another.
My disclaimer: I've never had any bird professionally mounted, including any of my Harlequins.
I get close to it and then I think of all the hunting gear $200-300 can buy.

Congratulations on your first Bull. :beer: :beer:

Being a young bird, pin feathers can be a taxidermists worst nightmare.
I've been wanting to a nice can for years, but I'd def want a nice specimen.
Take QHP's advice.

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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby 3legged_lab » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:49 pm

It most likely won't be too pinny this time of year.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby 3legged_lab » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:50 pm

Unless you're in the southern part of the states maybe. It wouldn't be around here at least.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby RonE » Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:25 pm

A good picture is easier to store, easier to move and easier to keep dusted. If you are going to mount it, I would say to mount it from behind.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Vp1016 » Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:43 pm

Thanks for the comments. I think I will keep it on ice for a weekend or two and see if I drop one that is better, but being that it is the first Can I have ever seen while hunting, much less dropped, I doubt I will be that lucky.

I have been wanting to mount a bird for the last three seasons, but haven't found one that has really "done it" for me. The only duck mount I have is a wood duck, being the first duck I shot.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby 3legged_lab » Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:06 pm

If its a trophy to you take it to a taxidermist and have him check it out. If he sounds confident it will make a presentable mount and you're willing to drop the coin - go for it. Worst case scenario, later on you shoot a better one and replace it. Or maybe add to the original mount with the second.

Sometimes its about more than just a nice speciman.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Redbeard » Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:36 pm

DC727 wrote:I'd take mount it, then take it to the taxidermist.

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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby Redbeard » Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:39 pm

3legged_lab wrote:If its a trophy to you take it to a taxidermist and have him check it out. If he sounds confident it will make a presentable mount and you're willing to drop the coin - go for it. Worst case scenario, later on you shoot a better one and replace it. Or maybe add to the original mount with the second.

Sometimes its about more than just a nice speciman.
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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby The Duck Hammer » Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:45 pm

Redbeard wrote:
DC727 wrote:I'd take mount it, then take it to the taxidermist.

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Re: Should I mount this Canvasback?

Postby IndianaMallard64 » Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:22 am

id say get it mounted, but then again maybe dont listen to me, im tempted to mount every single new species i kill. I just love mounted animals as conversation pieces and to see the beauty of animals
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