More duck hunting pics (day2)

jerry · 10-31-2004, 02:07 PM

between me and the boy, 2 mallards, 3 ringnecks.

Oxford · 10-31-2004, 02:18 PM

Looks like you're having fun, Jerry. :nod: Great pictures.

10-31-2004, 02:18 PM

I never found a good duck recipe

or anyone that could cook 'em to my taste..I find it to be darker and greasier than dark chicken..is there a secret ?

Oxford · 10-31-2004, 02:22 PM

Jerry...did you know that those used duck stamps are worth about as much as they cost new? As a stamp collector, I can tell you that they're valued used at around $20-$30. Got any old ones you don't want?

jerry · 10-31-2004, 02:26 PM

First you have to have a good eati'n duck. I like Mallards the best. Don't get a hold of a fish eater

Stuff the cavity with an apple or onion. This will take the edge off what little gamey taste there is. Leave the skin on but don't eat it typically. Roast it in the oven but don't over cook it, most people over cook it.

The meat is darker. Ducks are distance flyers, more blood pumped to the muscles. Unlike pheasant and quail that fly short distances. The duck should definitely not be greasy. A pen raised duck might be. Wild is pretty lean.

Ox,
Fun is an understatement :right: The pics are just as much for the enjoyment of everyone here as for my personal use. Happy to share

jerry · 10-31-2004, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxford

Jerry...did you know that those used duck stamps are worth about as much as they cost new? As a stamp collector, I can tell you that they're valued used at around $20-$30. Got any old ones you don't want?

I have everyone since I had to start buying them around '82 or so. When you buy them for hunting the Fed stamp has to be signed across the front. Does this mess with the value any? Oh, I am missing several years worth from living overseas and Arizona.

Oxford · 10-31-2004, 02:56 PM

No, definitely not. That only assures that it's used. But torn, discolored, mangled stamps are worthless. Here's the current used book value out of my current Mystic Stamp Catalog:

1982 Canvasbacks $25
1983 Pintails $25
1984 Wigeons $25
1985 Cinnamon Teal $25
1986 Fulvous Whistling $25
1987 Redhead Ducks $32.50
1988 Snow Goose $32.50
1989 Lesser Scanup $32.50
1990 Whistling Duck $32.50
1991 King Elders $32.50
1992 Spectacled Elder $25
1993 Canvasbacks $25
1994 Red-Breasted Merganser $25
1995 Mallards $25
1996 Surf Scoter $25
1997 Canada Goose $25
1998 Barrow's Goldeneye $25
1998 Barrow's Goldeneye (self adhesive) $25
1999 Greater Scaup $20
1999 Greater Scaup (SA) $20
2000 Mottled Duck $20
2000 Mottled Duck (SA) $20
2001 Northern Pintail $20
2001 Northern Pintail (SA) $20
2002 Black Scoter $20
2002 Black Scoter (SA) $20
2003 Snow Geese $20
2003 Snow Geese (SA) $20

jerry · 10-31-2004, 04:46 PM

here are most of them. I think I have a few others in a different place.

Oxford · 10-31-2004, 06:20 PM

So....Jerry...match them up, which ones do you have? How much could you sell them for? Hey...you might even be able to buy a new SG or rifle from selling those stamps.

One other factor...those prices are retail price. If you should try to sell them to a company like Mystic Stamp Co. they would only pay wholesale value...and that price would be lower. With your sales experience, I'm sure you knew that.

Interesting enough, the used retail value is higher than a new stamp. Now if it's in mint condition the price goes up higher than used.

Have I confused you yet? Now who's on 2nd.

:guitar:

jerry · 10-31-2004, 06:25 PM

Ha ha,

No, not confusing at all. Thanks for sharing all that great info. I'll sit down when I have a few x-tra minutes and match those up.

Thanks again! :right:

jerry · 10-31-2004, 06:50 PM

1982 Canvasbacks $25 (paid $7.50, laminated) State stamp was Black Duck
1983 Pintails $25
1984 Wigeons $25
1985 Cinnamon Teal $25
1986 Fulvous Whistling $25 (paid $7.50)
1987 Redhead Ducks $32.50
1988 Snow Goose $32.50
1989 Lesser Scanup $32.50
1990 Whistling Duck $32.50
1991 King Elders $32.50
1992 Spectacled Elder $25
1993 Canvasbacks $25 (paid $15.00 Not signed)
1994 Red-Breasted Merganser $25 (paid $15.00) State stamp Chessies & Cans
1995 Mallards $25 (paid $ 15.00) State stamp was Lab & Decoys
1996 Surf Scoter $25 (paid $ 15.00) State stamp, wood duck
1997 Canada Goose $25 (paid $15.00) State stamp was Canvasback
1998 Barrow's Goldeneye $25
1998 Barrow's Goldeneye (self adhesive) $25 )(paid $15.00) stae can geese
1999 Greater Scaup $20
1999 Greater Scaup (SA) $20 (paid $15.00) State 25th ann. lab & geese
2000 Mottled Duck $20
2000 Mottled Duck (SA) $20 (paid 15.00) State, golden ret. & mallards
2001 Northern Pintail $20
2001 Northern Pintail (SA) $20 (paid $15.00) State yellow lab& pintails
2002 Black Scoter $20
2002 Black Scoter (SA) $20 (paid $15.00) State, Chessie & Cans
2003 Snow Geese $20
2003 Snow Geese (SA) $20

ADD:
1981 Wigeon (paid $5.00 laminated)

I have to track down my 2003.

All the big money stamps (pointed out by my wife) occured while I lived in AZ & did not duck hunt.

Oxford · 10-31-2004, 06:52 PM

One thing's for sure. Waitng to sell them will only result in increasing their worth.

My S.I.L. has given me several, and his brother has given me some, too. They are beautiful stamps, oversize compared to regular postage stamps, and are extremely limited in the number produced each year. That makes them VALUABLE, as a collectible.

Oxford · 10-31-2004, 07:35 PM

Jerry...I didn't see your last post...just assumed it was the earlier post.

Anyway, You can see that the retail cost of Fed. Dept. of Interior stamps is lower than their used value. Seems strange...but it's true. That's because they've done their job and have more history, especially when signed.

In MO we have duck stamps that go along with the Fed . Dept. of Interior stamps, too.

Along the edges of the Fed's stamps the following words will be written:

-Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp
-U.S. Department of the Interior

As per Mystic Stamp Catalog,

"The first Duck Stamp was printed in 1934 as part of a program for funding refuges for migratory birds. The program now raises approximately $20 Million annually, and nearly four million acres of wetlands have been purchased with the Duck Stamp revenue. Because of the realistic depictions of waterfowl on Hunting Permit Stamps, they are among the most beautiful stamps ever created. Duck Stamps issued in 1975 to date will be Never Hinged, but on earlier issues a hinge mark is to be expected."

The first three Duck Stamps produced were:

1934 Mallards Original Cost $1, Mint $600, Used $155
1935 Canvasbacks Original Cost $1, Mint 550, Used $235
1936 Canada Geese Original Cost $1, Mint $300, Used $90
----------

As you can see from the above information...there's money to be made by people who collect these stamps and have gotten them at bargain prices.
At the very least, they're beautiful stamps and will provide hours and hours of enjoyment just looking at them, preferably with a magifying glass to appreciate all of their details.

Ox

silentknight · 11-01-2004, 08:51 AM

Great looking birds, good job

ScottD · 11-01-2004, 11:16 AM

By Ox's definition I am a rich man, because when I buy my Federal duck stamp I buy 2. One to use and another not. And because I buy a state Sportsman license I do not have to affix my state stamps to the license. I have stamps all over the place. One day I'll frame them all.

Oxford · 11-01-2004, 11:21 AM

Your investment will pay off if/when you decide to sell them. :right:

And...if used strictly as a display they would be very impressive. I'd rather have them hanging on my wall than some expensive piece of art hanging in my rec room. :nod:

jerry · 11-01-2004, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottD

By Ox's definition I am a rich man, because when I buy my Federal duck stamp I buy 2. One to use and another not. And because I buy a state Sportsman license I do not have to affix my state stamps to the license. I have stamps all over the place. One day I'll frame them all.

I bought a state sportsmans license this year. I was actually dissapointed that I got credit for the habitat stamp, but no stamp. I'll purchase the stamp next year to affix to the lic. even though it's a few bucks more.

I think it's cool that you buy an extra stamp. I wish I'd bought a bunch when they were 5 bucks! :insane:

Oxford · 11-01-2004, 07:05 PM

If you or anyone reading this thread would be interested in getting a free catalog from Mystic Stamp Co., which has pictures in color, and prices for Duck Stamps from the year 1973 to present, the first year they were issued. There is no obligation to Mystics. These free catalogs are updated about every three months and I'm on their regular mailing list. Their link is:

http://www.mysticstamp.com/

Of course, there's also pictures in color of every American postage stamp produced since 1847. It is a Benjamin Franklin five cent stamp without perferations which is on sale for only $4,000 in mint condition. If you're into used stamps, you can get the same stamp for only $1,795. :nod: :jaw:

jerry · 11-01-2004, 08:37 PM

I'm interested.
Thanks!

jerry · 01-16-2006, 07:05 PM

Ox,
found my mystics book floating around in my desk at work today. There went 30 minutes of productivity out the door

10-31-2004, 02:07 PM	#1
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	More duck hunting pics (day2) between me and the boy, 2 mallards, 3 ringnecks. __________________ Last edited by jerry; 07-14-2007 at 02:21 PM.

10-31-2004, 02:18 PM	#2
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	Looks like you're having fun, Jerry. :nod: Great pictures. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-31-2004, 02:18 PM	#3
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	good shooting ! I never found a good duck recipe or anyone that could cook 'em to my taste..I find it to be darker and greasier than dark chicken..is there a secret ?

10-31-2004, 02:22 PM	#4
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	Jerry...did you know that those used duck stamps are worth about as much as they cost new? As a stamp collector, I can tell you that they're valued used at around $20-$30. Got any old ones you don't want? __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-31-2004, 02:26 PM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	First you have to have a good eati'n duck. I like Mallards the best. Don't get a hold of a fish eater Stuff the cavity with an apple or onion. This will take the edge off what little gamey taste there is. Leave the skin on but don't eat it typically. Roast it in the oven but don't over cook it, most people over cook it. The meat is darker. Ducks are distance flyers, more blood pumped to the muscles. Unlike pheasant and quail that fly short distances. The duck should definitely not be greasy. A pen raised duck might be. Wild is pretty lean. Ox, Fun is an understatement :right: The pics are just as much for the enjoyment of everyone here as for my personal use. Happy to share __________________

10-31-2004, 02:56 PM	#7
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	No, definitely not. That only assures that it's used. But torn, discolored, mangled stamps are worthless. Here's the current used book value out of my current Mystic Stamp Catalog: 1982 Canvasbacks $25 1983 Pintails $25 1984 Wigeons $25 1985 Cinnamon Teal $25 1986 Fulvous Whistling $25 1987 Redhead Ducks $32.50 1988 Snow Goose $32.50 1989 Lesser Scanup $32.50 1990 Whistling Duck $32.50 1991 King Elders $32.50 1992 Spectacled Elder $25 1993 Canvasbacks $25 1994 Red-Breasted Merganser $25 1995 Mallards $25 1996 Surf Scoter $25 1997 Canada Goose $25 1998 Barrow's Goldeneye $25 1998 Barrow's Goldeneye (self adhesive) $25 1999 Greater Scaup $20 1999 Greater Scaup (SA) $20 2000 Mottled Duck $20 2000 Mottled Duck (SA) $20 2001 Northern Pintail $20 2001 Northern Pintail (SA) $20 2002 Black Scoter $20 2002 Black Scoter (SA) $20 2003 Snow Geese $20 2003 Snow Geese (SA) $20 __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-31-2004, 04:46 PM	#8
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	here are most of them. I think I have a few others in a different place. __________________ Last edited by jerry; 08-24-2006 at 04:11 PM.

10-31-2004, 06:20 PM	#9
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	So....Jerry...match them up, which ones do you have? How much could you sell them for? Hey...you might even be able to buy a new SG or rifle from selling those stamps. One other factor...those prices are retail price. If you should try to sell them to a company like Mystic Stamp Co. they would only pay wholesale value...and that price would be lower. With your sales experience, I'm sure you knew that. Interesting enough, the used retail value is higher than a new stamp. Now if it's in mint condition the price goes up higher than used. Have I confused you yet? Now who's on 2nd. :guitar: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-31-2004, 06:25 PM	#10
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	Ha ha, No, not confusing at all. Thanks for sharing all that great info. I'll sit down when I have a few x-tra minutes and match those up. Thanks again! :right: __________________

10-31-2004, 06:50 PM	#11
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	No time like the present! 1982 Canvasbacks $25 (paid $7.50, laminated) State stamp was Black Duck 1983 Pintails $25 1984 Wigeons $25 1985 Cinnamon Teal $25 1986 Fulvous Whistling $25 (paid $7.50) 1987 Redhead Ducks $32.50 1988 Snow Goose $32.50 1989 Lesser Scanup $32.50 1990 Whistling Duck $32.50 1991 King Elders $32.50 1992 Spectacled Elder $25 1993 Canvasbacks $25 (paid $15.00 Not signed) 1994 Red-Breasted Merganser $25 (paid $15.00) State stamp Chessies & Cans 1995 Mallards $25 (paid $ 15.00) State stamp was Lab & Decoys 1996 Surf Scoter $25 (paid $ 15.00) State stamp, wood duck 1997 Canada Goose $25 (paid $15.00) State stamp was Canvasback 1998 Barrow's Goldeneye $25 1998 Barrow's Goldeneye (self adhesive) $25 )(paid $15.00) stae can geese 1999 Greater Scaup $20 1999 Greater Scaup (SA) $20 (paid $15.00) State 25th ann. lab & geese 2000 Mottled Duck $20 2000 Mottled Duck (SA) $20 (paid 15.00) State, golden ret. & mallards 2001 Northern Pintail $20 2001 Northern Pintail (SA) $20 (paid $15.00) State yellow lab& pintails 2002 Black Scoter $20 2002 Black Scoter (SA) $20 (paid $15.00) State, Chessie & Cans 2003 Snow Geese $20 2003 Snow Geese (SA) $20 ADD: 1981 Wigeon (paid $5.00 laminated) I have to track down my 2003. All the big money stamps (pointed out by my wife) occured while I lived in AZ & did not duck hunt. __________________

10-31-2004, 06:52 PM	#12
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	One thing's for sure. Waitng to sell them will only result in increasing their worth. My S.I.L. has given me several, and his brother has given me some, too. They are beautiful stamps, oversize compared to regular postage stamps, and are extremely limited in the number produced each year. That makes them VALUABLE, as a collectible. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

10-31-2004, 07:35 PM	#13
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	Jerry...I didn't see your last post...just assumed it was the earlier post. Anyway, You can see that the retail cost of Fed. Dept. of Interior stamps is lower than their used value. Seems strange...but it's true. That's because they've done their job and have more history, especially when signed. In MO we have duck stamps that go along with the Fed . Dept. of Interior stamps, too. Along the edges of the Fed's stamps the following words will be written: -Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp -U.S. Department of the Interior As per Mystic Stamp Catalog, "The first Duck Stamp was printed in 1934 as part of a program for funding refuges for migratory birds. The program now raises approximately $20 Million annually, and nearly four million acres of wetlands have been purchased with the Duck Stamp revenue. Because of the realistic depictions of waterfowl on Hunting Permit Stamps, they are among the most beautiful stamps ever created. Duck Stamps issued in 1975 to date will be Never Hinged, but on earlier issues a hinge mark is to be expected." The first three Duck Stamps produced were: 1934 Mallards Original Cost $1, Mint $600, Used $155 1935 Canvasbacks Original Cost $1, Mint 550, Used $235 1936 Canada Geese Original Cost $1, Mint $300, Used $90 ---------- As you can see from the above information...there's money to be made by people who collect these stamps and have gotten them at bargain prices. At the very least, they're beautiful stamps and will provide hours and hours of enjoyment just looking at them, preferably with a magifying glass to appreciate all of their details. Ox __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

11-01-2004, 08:51 AM	#14
silentknight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,125 Trader Rating: (0)	Great looking birds, good job __________________ Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum

11-01-2004, 11:16 AM	#15
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020 Trader Rating: (0)	By Ox's definition I am a rich man, because when I buy my Federal duck stamp I buy 2. One to use and another not. And because I buy a state Sportsman license I do not have to affix my state stamps to the license. I have stamps all over the place. One day I'll frame them all. __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

11-01-2004, 11:21 AM	#16
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	Your investment will pay off if/when you decide to sell them. :right: And...if used strictly as a display they would be very impressive. I'd rather have them hanging on my wall than some expensive piece of art hanging in my rec room. :nod: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

11-01-2004, 07:05 PM	#18
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 12,981 Trader Rating: (0)	If you or anyone reading this thread would be interested in getting a free catalog from Mystic Stamp Co., which has pictures in color, and prices for Duck Stamps from the year 1973 to present, the first year they were issued. There is no obligation to Mystics. These free catalogs are updated about every three months and I'm on their regular mailing list. Their link is: http://www.mysticstamp.com/ Of course, there's also pictures in color of every American postage stamp produced since 1847. It is a Benjamin Franklin five cent stamp without perferations which is on sale for only $4,000 in mint condition. If you're into used stamps, you can get the same stamp for only $1,795. :nod: :jaw: __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right". Last edited by Oxford; 01-16-2006 at 09:31 PM.

11-01-2004, 08:37 PM	#19
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm interested. Thanks! __________________

01-16-2006, 07:05 PM	#20
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	Ox, found my mystics book floating around in my desk at work today. There went 30 minutes of productivity out the door __________________