I was at grey lodge when I shot mine.So, we had a blind in the rice years ago. The land manager encouraged us to thin out the coots and said they were good to eat since they were on rice year round. On a slow day we thought, what the hell. We pounded about 30 of them, breasted em out, took them home.
I did my usual; light coating of seasoned cornstarch, and quick fry. I'll be damned but, they were good. About the same as a widgeon or buffy, much better than a spoony.
I have shot some other ones off the refuges that were stanky and funky. I won't eat those.
Some are alright, some not so much I have shot them on various refuges.I was at grey lodge when I shot mine.
You found the buffleheads to be palatable?! I was pissed that my house smelled so bad, and I choked down the breast out of respect for the animal!
I found the one spoony I shot to be on the upside of palatable.
Different strokes for different folks, I suppose.
Where did you get the bufflehead? Mine was in an estuary next to the ocean.
Interesting. Im new to this. I was under the impression that buffy's were always near the coastSome are alright, some not so much I have shot them on various refuges.
I'll try anything twice.You guys are nuts. Might as well add some mergansers and cormorants to the menu.
Want to go camping?I'll try anything twice.
HahahaWant to go camping?
I've heard that and charcuterie recommended specifically for this type of bird.What about making sausage or jerky with them? I've never tried them, but sausage and or jerky seasoning can work wonders with so-so or "gamey" meats.