I know Dad never saw very many Wood Ducks and of course there are lots of restrictions and limits on what you can hunt and fish in Florida. Dad is very strict about the rules; I remember asking him once to "stretch" a Spanish Mackerel and he said no and threw it back. I can see why someone would want a Wood Duck to mount; they're a very attractive bird. The Hooded Merganzer has always been my favorite, though. I've tried eating duck and it's nasty. Dad always said he never found a recipe he really liked. Neither did I! I like my meat tame.
