Does anyone have or do you know where I may be able to purchase a Canvasback that has already been mounted? I recently killed my first Canvasback after years of hunting...I wanted to mount it, and not very intelligently, I decided to try and do it myself, with no experience. I quickly gained a new found appreciation for how artistic Taxidermists are. I messed it up completely and could not salvage the bird. I would still like to purchase one as a reminder/keepsake of the one that I messed up. Do you have any information you could share as to where I could get one?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Lance Dempsay
lance.dempsay@coelkhartindiana.org
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What you're asking is illegal. Its illegal to sell, trade, etc. any migratory birds. You'll have to be more careful next time.
What he asked for was a mounted Canvasback...That doesn't mean he couldn't purchase a pen raised Canvasback. They are however, very expensive from most breeders. I'm sure there are people on this site that could help you out!
As long as its pen raised and the paperwork is there its 100% legal.
If its wild shot then you are right. Before you run amuck, know the muck you tread.
gifting the bird and selling the piece that it is mounted to........
I received several emails with information about purchasing pen raised Canvasbacks (which is legal...I've already researched it). I appreciate everyone's help in this matter. Rick A & Rorie are correct...I just asked for a mounted Canvasback (and pen raised is fine).
A guy took that to court in Colorado, and lost ; but keep looking for that loop hole.