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AmateurSeason

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Jun 15, 2025
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Vista, CA
Took home a couple of ringnecks from Barrett this past Wednesday. I followed Ryan Callahan's guide on how to cook divers and completely stand by the advice. I dry brined the breasts in salt and sugar for an hour in the fridge before cooking to medium rare on cast iron. 1 breast I left the skin on and it was noticeably fishier, the others were perfect. Served over fettuccine and squash with duck gravy. Going to try pressure cooking and shredding next time.IMG_5375.jpgIMG_5377.jpg
 
Nice man. What blind were you in? We did pretty good opening Saturday with 4 mallards 1 widgeon and 1 Rudy. Shot two more but they disappeared in the water before we could get to them with the boat. Went last Saturday in the rain and never had a bird get close enough to take a shot. Not many birds on the water at Barret right now.