hooded merganser

[trophyboat]

I shot a drake hooded merganser the other day, i have heard that they are kinda rare?? just wondering if it is worth getting stuffed. any input is greatly appreciated.
[signature]

[Theekillerbee]

Cool ducks for sure. That is the only merganser I would claim shooting! Not super rare, but you sure don't see them every day. If it was a nice looking bird, I'd get it stuffed.
[signature]

[lunkerhunter2]

I have to dissagree with TKB. Hooded mergansers are actually quite rare around here. Not very many killed in the last 10 years. Definately a stuffer.[cool]
[signature]

[IceFishingGod]

Like Brandon said, if it's in full plumage...mount it.
[signature]

[trophyboat]

little late but thanks for the input, the merganser did go to the taxidermist, i'll post picks with my wood ducks when i get it back
[signature]

[trophyboat]

long time coming but i finally picked up my bird from the taxidermist, had to pay a hefty storage fee. J/k
[signature]

[lunkerhunter2]

Good looking drake hoodie! One of these days maybe i will see one.[]
[signature]