Western NY Split opener

[Missdemeanor]

The recent cold weather has brought down some nice birds. If the opener was any indication, I have some high hopes for the next couple weeks....

[DJ 17]

What are the birds above the redhead?

[Kevin J Legg]

Great way to start

[Missdemeanor]

Starting closest....hen and drake can....drake red head....the rest are blue bills, the farthest bird is a hen whistler that some other guys wounded.....funny thing was we shot two lesser blue bills. Never seen them around....drakes have really cool purple on their heads.....<br />
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Edited December 30, 2013 by Missdemeanor

[GAMBLER]

Nice shoot Matt. Any of those getting dropped off to Greg?

[JakeyBaby]

Love the cans!! We didnt fair so well this weekend nice job!

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[Missdemeanor]

No Mounters.....I've all ready had cans and bills mounted......they eat very nice though<br />

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[Duckman1]

Nice shooting Matt. 1st second season I've missed in over 15yrs. No dog and the flu. Hoping to get out the 1st.

[DJ 17]

how do you cook the divers?  I've never found a way to "enjoy" eating them.  I just marinate them in something to cover the taste and wrap them in bacon, and grill them. That way I just taste the bacon   

[Missdemeanor]

Salt water soak till blood is out. Cut off all the fat..cut em into fingers...I marinate em in soy or teriyaki ...bread in panko and then cook em in a little oil.....not all divers can be done this way....Cans, redheads are the best. Bills are pretty good too.....whistlers, buffies, and sea ducks get ground up for sausage or saved for dog training......<br />

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