Accidental Duck Hunter

[WaterDawg]

On my last adventure I was after ECDs but couldn't find any. I stumbled upon a cottontail honey hole and limited on the substitute quarry. So yesterday I went out to the high desert in search of quail. Couldn't find any quail. The recent rain left standing water all over the place, and I eventually stumbled upon some ducks. I've never hunted duck in the proper way (blind, calling, freezing cold etc.), but I always buy a duck stamp just in case, and it finally paid off. Loaded some steel shot and got two mallards. There were two pairs, and I shot both males (I guess that was the right thing to do?). Thank god for YouTube I was able to see how to field dress them. Now I need a recipe.

Maybe next time I'll go duck hunting and end up with chukar or who knows what?

Good Luck!

 

[Big Jim]

just make sure you only have steel shot in your possession. filet the breast meat off, you will have 2 nice filets. wrap in bacon and throw on the BBQ.

 

[WaterDawg]

just make sure you only have steel shot in your possession. filet the breast meat off, you will have 2 nice filets. wrap in bacon and throw on the BBQ.

Thanks for the info Jim.

 

[TRICER]

I get oil real hot in a pan then flower, salt, and pepper 1/4-1/2" think filet's. Throw on the grease for a minute or so each side tastes great.

 

[nicapopolis]

I say DO NOT wrap in bacon. Truducts way sounds much tastier.

Mallards make such a great portion of meat. As long as you don't over cook it should taste awesome.

I usually save the bacon wrapping for appetizers with smaller duck breasts and dove.

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[Bonejour]

I have nowhere near the experience of the others, but last year we pond-jumped a few widgeons and mallards. I think MJB recommended just marinating in olive oil, salt and pepper and then cooking rare like tenderloin. It was as good as any duck breast I've ever eaten.


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[WaterDawg]

I have nowhere near the experience of the others, but last year we pond-jumped a few widgeons and mallards. I think MJB recommended just marinating in olive oil, salt and pepper and then cooking rare like tenderloin. It was as good as any duck breast I've ever eaten.
Should I brine it or soak in milk first? Very dark meat.

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[nicapopolis]

You can soak in milk or brine. All up to you. I do them both ways. If they are really shot up and bloody I soak in milk. If not, I just cook them how they are.

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[ilovesprig]

WD,

Congrats on the 'lards......Very little meat on ducks, other than the breast meat (legs have a some)......I filet the breast meat off, then cut a hole in one end and stuff with cheese & jalapenos.....Then wrap entire breast with bacon & toothpick into place......BBQ till bacon is done.....Slice cross ways.

For anyone who do think this is delish......Come to the Super Bowl Party.....


ps......You do know you need 2 duck stamps right?.....Federal & state

 

[msailor]

WD,

Congrats on the 'lards......Very little meat on ducks, other than the breast meat (legs have a some)......I filet the breast meat off, then cut a hole in one end and stuff with cheese & jalapenos.....Then wrap entire breast with bacon & toothpick into place......BBQ till bacon is done.....Slice cross ways.

For anyone who do think this is delish......Come to the Super Bowl Party.....


ps......You do know you need 2 duck stamps right?.....Federal & state

Will be making some ruddy poppers for your awesome party Steve!!

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[WaterDawg]

WD,

Congrats on the 'lards......Very little meat on ducks, other than the breast meat (legs have a some)......I filet the breast meat off, then cut a hole in one end and stuff with cheese & jalapenos.....Then wrap entire breast with bacon & toothpick into place......BBQ till bacon is done.....Slice cross ways.

For anyone who do think this is delish......Come to the Super Bowl Party.....


ps......You do know you need 2 duck stamps right?.....Federal & state

Yes two stamps. Thanks for the recipe ideas guys. Looking forward to trying some

 

[Eric pecan]

Yes two stamps. Thanks for the recipe ideas guys. Looking forward to trying some

WD,

Congrats on the 'lards......Very little meat on ducks, other than the breast meat (legs have a some)......I filet the breast meat off, then cut a hole in one end and stuff with cheese & jalapenos.....Then wrap entire breast with bacon & toothpick into place......BBQ till bacon is done.....Slice cross ways.

For anyone who do think this is delish......Come to the Super Bowl Party.....


ps......You do know you need 2 duck stamps right?.....Federal & state

Almost the same recipe , I use elk meat ins

 

[just_ducky_1]

Gumbo! You'll thank me later. Use beer not chicken broth. Don't mess up the roux. I live by my name sake.
http://www.ducks.org/Hunting/Waterfowl-Recipes-Wild-Game-Cooking/Duck-Gumbo

 

[Bonejour]

Dang, that looks good.

 

[Big Jim]

I say DO NOT wrap in bacon. Truducts way sounds much tastier.

Mallards make such a great portion of meat. As long as you don't over cook it should taste awesome.

I usually save the bacon wrapping for appetizers with smaller duck breasts and dove.

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Kills the spooney taste LOL