"WATERFOWL NOTES"

Make The Off Season Productive

The April, May, June, July, August and September newsletters will cover the ten (10) parts of waterfowl hunting that can be corrected, improved, upgraded or repaired. This month Bag\s & Cases.  September - Cooking

1. Pattern
2. Penetration
3. Distance
4. Calls
5. Transportation
6. Action Decoys
7. Field Decoys
8. Bags
9. Dress
10. Cooking

BAGS & CASES

Zip Loc Bags – There are several manufacturers of this type bag. The sandwich size obtained in a box of bags, and placed in the Auto Tub is perfect for any number of waterproof and dust proof covers for – cameras, binoculars, range finder, GPS, cell phone, knives, film, lighter, matches and other items requiring this protection. The bag can be used to hold together batteries, roll of string, cable ties.

The second size you will make use of  - hopefully – each hunt is the Freezer Gallon Bags. Each bag will hold a duck or goose after cleaned. A big will hold several breasts if birds are breasted. The air pressed out and sealed will allow the cleaned meat to be kept in the same cooler with soft drinks and eatable items.

Trash Bags – Again there are several manufacturers and sizes of this type bag. A box of 30 to 100 roll of 30-yard bags is inexpensive and can be carried in the Auto Tub. The bag is ideal for holding wet or muddy cloths, trash in the field after each hunt, the feathers and parts of the birds after cleaning and possibly several items you will think of.

SHELL BAG - Try to find a shell bag that is inexpensive and camo, will hold 4 boxes of 3-1/2-inch shells, a flashlight, zip loc bag with toilet paper and a hand towel.

1. Carry the toilet paper in a sandwich zip loc bag – emergencies you know.
2. The flashlight should be yellow or red – if possible, a black or camo flashlight is almost impossible to find, especially in the dark of early morning.
3. The hand towel can be any color. Before the hunt is over you will need a towel.

Another idea is to purchase an inexpensive camo 6-pack soft-side cooler. If the hunt is projected in the rain or it is raining place the shell bag in the cooler to keep the shells dry.

TIP: Use 3 or 4 shell bags. Place goose shells in one. Duck shells in the second. Upland shells in a third and dove shells in the fourth.

Attach a luggage tag to the strap. Write with permanent ink “Goose”, “Duck”, “Heavy Lead”, “Dove.”  Discount stores and Walgreen’s carry the luggage tags.

The penalty for lead shot in a waterfowl area makes the cost of extra shell bags a non-issue.

BLIND BAG (Standard or Floating) - There are several types, the cost is not representative of the types. The items that are recommended to carry in a Blind Bag.

• Folding Knife
• Zip Loc Bag with extra batteries AAA, AA, D, etc.
• Utility Tool
• Zip Loc Bag with Camera
• Roll of decoy string
• Zip Loc Bag with film
• Can of Break Free
• Head flashlight
• Can of mesquite repellent
• Range Finder
• Aquaseal or Outdoor Goop
• Binoculars
• Bottle of sun tan lotion
• Hand towel

In the main bag:

• Game Carrier
• Pair of cotton brown gloves, can be camo
• Cigarette lighter
• Face Mask - Neoprene
• Calls-Duck, Snow, Spec, Canada and Whistle
• Face Mask – ¾ camo mesh
• Small First Aid Kit in waterproof case
• Garbage bags (2)
• Zip Loc Bag with BC powder, Aspirin, Tums, band-aids, first aid cream and eye drops
• Compass

BACK PACK - Should be camo and waterproof. A pack similar to the Guide’s X-Treme with 1,500 cubic inch main compartment, quick-detach game carriers, soft back panel, no less than 5 outside pockets. Two of the pockets able to hold a thermos.  Able to carry extra poncho and cold or rain gear.

STANDARD FIELD BAG - Should be camo and have a minimum of two waterproof pockets. Size around 1,000 cu. In. The bag should be camo with a minimum of three compartments. Large enough to hold all the items that you want to carry into the field. Adjustable shoulder strap and hand straps.

FLOATING BLIND BAG - Should be camo and have a minimum of two waterproof pockets. Size around 1,000 cu. In. The bag should be camo with a minimum of three compartments. Large enough to hold all the items that you want to carry into the field. Adjustable shoulder strap and hand straps.

TIP:  Use a floating blind bag if possible. It offers the most waterproof bag. Also, get the bag a size larger than you think you need.

HANDWARMER MUFF – Hodgeman makes a camo, 5mm neoprene construction with fleece lined Handwarmer, zipper closed pouch, two “D” rings, web belt with quick release buckle. Place a disposable air activated handwarmer, unopened in the handwarmer compartment, a spare, unopened, in the exterior pouch with a hand towel. When your hands get cold tear open the enclosed hand warmer packet. If your hands get wet, dry them off with the towel.

3-in-1 CHEST PACK - HANDWARMER POUCH - Made by Drake, camo, designed to clip to waders “D” rings or using a web belt with quick release buckle. Features a fleece lined handwarmer pocket, a large compartment snaps open and shut for quick access to contents and a secure storage compartment. Place a disposable air activated handwarmer, unopened in the handwarmer compartment, a spare, unopened, in the exterior pouch with a hand towel. The extra storage will keep safe a cell phone, GPS, etc.

BANDOLEER (SLING PAC) – Several on the market. Camo, over the shoulder (either shoulder) sling can hold the same or more Field Bag gear. Adjustable shoulder strap. Large storage compartment and several external pockets with zipper, Velcro or snaps. Better for the waterfowl hunter that is going to be on the move and hunt from standing behind trees or hidden in brush.

AUTO TUB – 50-quart plastic storage tub with snap on lid. Should cost around $ 7.00 to 10.00 at most discount stores (Wal Mart, Target, etc.). Place the items necessary to hunt when piece of cloths is forgotten, or clothes to change into (at the auto) when you or a companion get soaked, or the items necessary to clean waterfowl. I’m sure you can think of a few other items – especially after a couple of hunts.

Extra Cloths – Loafers, socks, under shorts, pants, Tee shirt, long sleeve shirt, windbreaker and/or sweater.

Extra Hunting Cloths – Camo cap, neck gator, vest, waterproof gloves, cotton dark gloves, sweat socks, boot socks, leg gators and muff.

Waterfowl Cleaning Items – game shears, folding knife, roll of large garbage bags, pack of latex gloves, and box of large Zip Loc Bags

Other Items – Several packages of toe warmers, several package of hand warmers, small self contained shotgun cleaning kit, boot jack (to help get boots off), long handle toilet brush (to brush off mud from waders or boots) and a box of sandwich size zip lock bags (for all loose small items such as cell phone, medicine, cigarettes, food, etc.).

WADER BAG – It is recommended that you carry your waders or hip boots in wader bags. The bag will protect the boots from damage of items pilled on them during transit. Also, keeps the auto clean after the hunt. Most mail order sporting goods stores carry several brands, but if you want an inexpensive alternate drop by an Army Surplus Store and get a couple of water proof bags with string closure that are large enough to hold waders. They can be found for less than $ 10.00 each.

COOLERS – Use soft-sided camo coolers. Most will leak after a few uses, so purchase a tube of “Outdoor Goop” at a hardware store. Seal the seams with the Outdoor Goop – before you use the cooler. Allow the cooler to stay open in the garage or storage room for about a week to allow the sealant smell to dissipate.

The cooler or coolers can be carried empty in a small space. They are used for shell or blind bags during a hunt in the rain. They can e used as intended to transport cold drinks and food to the hunt and cleaned game (in large Zip Loc bags) from the hunt.

Mad Dog has a 24 can soft sided cooler, it’s not much on keeping ice but perfect as a “rain” shell bag or as a bag to carry cleaned meat. Call around, several grocery chains carry dry ice, just a few pieces will last for many hours.

TIP – Most soft sided camo coolers will leak at the seams. Use Outdoor Goop and seal the seams. Allow the cases to “air” for 7 to 10 days  to remove the smell of the sealer.

MOTORIZED DECOY BAG

Soft Bag – Should be camo, padded, with extra room. The main compartment 23” long-by-8” wide-by-8” deep. Extra pockets for extra batteries, battery charger, a pocket for wings and another for the posts.

Hard Case – A black, brown, olive drab (or just paint the case) minimum size 23” long-by-11.5” wide-by-10.5” high. Keeps the decoy protected by items being thrown on the decoy or a hunter stepping or falling on the decoy.

TIP Cooler Leaking Seams: Check around discount stores in the hardware section and in the office supply stores. Plano makes a box that works well. The plastic is easy to keep clean and will not rust. If all else fails the mail order sporting goods stores will have a box.

TRASH BAGS – Carry the large garbage bags. Place a couple in you Blind Bag, a couple in your Shell Bag and the remainder in your Car Tub. Always pick up your trash and empty shells. Pick up any trash – yours or others in the area you are hunting. Be a Good Hunter.

Dove Decoy Bag  (dark brown mesh bag with draw string) makes a very good trash bag for two to four hunters. Carry a few trash bags in a coat, shell bag or field bag. Good hunters pick up all their trash and spent shells – after every hunt.

Mesh Scuba Bag – Get a dark color – green, brown or black – to use as a trash bag. Fold it up and carry in Field Bag or Shell Bag.

DECOY BAGS

Floating Decoy Bag – They can be purchased or made. Take a standard 2 to 4 dozen-decoy bag and add flotation. The straps can be covered with the black plastic foam used to insulate outdoor water lines. Or, a 2-liter soft drink bottle can be tied in the bottom of the bag.  

Silhouette Satchel – Made by several firms. Camo cloth, waterproof carries 4 dozen decoys, padded carrying sling, 38.5” long-by-3.5” wide should be camo.

All-Wind Slings – By Texas Hunting Products is a black polyester, web center strap with quick release plastic buckle, vented to allow drying, with a sling to carry like cord wood. Capacity 7-dozen All-Wind decoys.

Windsock Sling– By Texas Hunting Products is a black-coated polyester, Center side web strap with quick opening plastic buckle, vented to allow drying. Single shoulder harness to carry like a duffle bag. Capacity 250 each Texas Rags or 170 each Windtamer decoys.

Windsock Bag – By Texas Hunting Products is a black-coated polyester, drawstring top, vented to allow drying with shoulder harness. Capacity 250 each Texas Rags or 170 each Windtamer decoys.

The Big Mouth – By Drake is an olive drab vinyl coated polyester duck decoy bag. Designed to have a large supported opening that closed with a mesh cover. Design of larger bottom than top opening allows the bag to stand without tipping over (after a dozen decoys are placed in the bag). Shoulder straps for carrying. Capacity 2-dozen magnum or 30 standard duck decoys.

Stand-Up Decoy Bag – By Drake is an olive drab heavy-duty, rot- proof polyester mesh with web shoulder straps. Unique spiral coil spring design is “pushed” almost flat, about 6-inches thick. Pops open to stand by its self; decoys can be tossed into bag while standing. Capacity 24 magnum duck decoys or 30 standard duck decoys.

Head Bag – By Texas Hunting Products is a dark brown mesh bag, secured with a drawstring. Holds 50 each hard plastic alert or feeding heads.

GUN CASES - There are four types, the hard plastic or metal cases, the padded floating cases, the padded non-waterproof cases, the sheaths and the stretch covers.

Hard Case – A two-gun case is preferable. The hard case – metal or plastic – is required for airline travel. Two gun cases cost aren’t double the cost. Most hunts expected to last more than one day or more than 4 hours from home require the safety of two shotguns. Your semi auto and a pump that will shoot from 3-1/2” to 2-1/2” shells. It should be able to be locked with two locks. The lock openings should be large enough for a small combination lock. Why not a key lock? You will be required to open the case at the airport. Not only this year but next year and the year after. Keeping up with keys, especially ones not on a key chair, is close to impossible. On more than one occasion I have taken a large screwdriver and hammer to a gun case lock to open the case at the lodge. Oh yes for the combination number use the date of your birth or the last four numbers of your phone number. Both will be easy to remember – unless you move and change numbers.

Floating Field Case – Camo, side opening, adjustable shoulder strap. The camo should be similar to the area that you will hunt the most times. Side opening allows the shotgun to be placed in the case rather than shoved in the case. Prevents the front site from catching on the lining and tearing the lining when pulled from the case. Shoulder strap allows the shotgun to be carried over the shoulder, leaving you’re hands free. 

 Padded Field Case - Camo, side opening, adjustable strap. The padding of this and the Floating Case will protect the shotgun in the event something like a cooler or bag of decoys is placed on the shotgun. Must be large enough to hold a 3-1/2-inch 12 gauge with extended choke tube. Must be made of moisture resistant cloth to protect the shout gun from mud or wet sandy soil.

Sheath Case – Camo design with a shoulder strap. Should be able to be rolled up and placed in your Blind Bag or hunting coat pocket. Why the sheath case? Some hunters don’t want to take their expensive gun case into the field. For those that are hunting in the field a sheath case will be more than a help. The case is thin enough to allow the gun to fit in ATV gun racks, with the shoulder strap leaves both hands free.

Gun Sock – Any color silicon treated knit fabric. Will not hold moisture. Should fit any shotgun. Drawstring closure. Good case to cover shotgun in the lodge. In lieu of a Gun Sheath to transport shotgun in an ATV rack.

A case of any kind prevents the gun from accidentally getting mud in the barrel or trash in the receiver section. It is also a step to be sure the gun is empty at the end of the hunt. Prevents the accidental gun discharge excuse, “I was going to get a shot on the way out.”

TIP: Extra Shotgun – My personal opinion is every waterfowl hunter should have an extra shotgun. The best “extra” or back-up gun is a pump. My thoughts are the 835 Mossberg or Benelli Nova pump. It will shoot 2-3/4-inch to 3-1/2-inch shells. Remington and Winchester also make a similar shotgun. They can be purchased at a price between $ 200.00 and $ 250.00 somewhere through the year. Place in a floating gun case and carry to each hunt. Any hunt is completely destroyed if a hunter’s gun breaks. In a hunt with 6 hunters it is almost a certainty that one of the hunters will need a  “back-up” shotgun.

TIP: Case Choice -  (1) A hard case for transporting (2) A floating case for transporting from the auto to the field (3) A sheath case for transporting from the auto to the hunting spot.

CLOTHING

It would require many pages and quite a number of words to cover all the hunting cloths, but we can cover some of the clothing that will make hunting trips more comfortable or enjoyable.

The clothing “names: listed below are for definition and example only. The same items by a different manufacturer will possibly work as well.

TIP Waterproof: When buying any camo waterfowl clothing buy the waterproof style. NOT weatherproof, but waterproof similar to GoreTex. It cost very little more and is worth every cent on cold wet hunts.

Polar Wrap Exchanger – A camo facemask that uses the hunters breathe to heat up the area for a comfortable warm facemask.

 Cool Mesh Upland Vest – A camo vest designed for upland birds works perfect for a waterfowl vest on warm days. The mesh back, lightweight, shell loops and pockets and zip open game pouch with blood proof lining.

Cabela’s Windshear Sweater – Available in several camo designs, traditional 3-button style. Special design that has the wind break of a windbreaker and the warmth of a wool sweater. Couple this with insulation underwear, shirt and a 4-1 parka and stay warm as toast on the coldest of days.

Cabela’s Polar Weight Insulated Underwear – (Outerwear) Long sleeve top mock turtleneck and bottom. Very fine insulated underwear, thin, lightweight, warm and reasonably prices. Obtain in two pieces top and bottom.

Under Armour Coldgear Underwear – (Interwar) Short sleeve top and shorts bottoms. Coldgear is a double-sided fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin and into the next layer of cloths – insulated underwear or hunting shirt and pants. The Coldgear circulates body heat, keeping the warmth next to the skin where it will do the most good. The great value is wicking. Most of us have used cotton cloth that after walking to the blind and putting out the decoys is wet with perspiration. Avoid the chills.

Cabela’s Liner Socks – Polypropylene fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin and into the layer of socks.

Wool High Socks – These socks are the outer socks that afford the insulation from the cold. Tuck the pants legs into the socks to keep pants from riding up during walking.

Chemical Heat Packs – They are available in toe, glove size and large body size. The warmers are packaged in plastic. Until the package is opened the chemical stays dominate. The heat time is between 5 and 7 hours.

The toe warmers 2-3/4-inch-by-3-3/4-inch rounded toe with an adhesive back on one side. They can be placed on the intersock at the toe either under the toes or over the toes. Pull the wool socks over the wicking socks are warmers are applied.

If you are planning on doing a lot of walking place the warmer on the topside of the toes. If you are planning on doing a lot of sitting place the warmers on the bottom side of the toes.

Cabela’s Zipper Wader – Camo design, YKK waterproof zipper, armor-flex double layers at knees, 5 mm neoprene, 1,000-gram thinsulate, handwarmer pockets. The best idea in waders, unzip, step into the waders and zip up. After the hunt, unzip and step out of the waders. Allows for quick ventilation on warm days, ease of convenience when nature calls.

TIP Shoe Size: When trying on boots, which are normally a listed as a size larger than shoes, wear both pair of socks and do it in the morning. Feet swell in the afternoon. Boots that are tight will prevent proper blood circulation. Boots that are too large will allow feet to slip out of foot section in muddy conditions.

TIP Hunting In a Muddy Field: Obtain inexpensive camo shoeless waders and a pair of lace-up camo wading boots. Be sure they fit – both waders and boots. Lace up the boots tight and they will not pull off while putting out decoys and make walking 100 percent easier.

CALL-IN SPECIALS

Because of the time required to make price changes on the duckngoose.com web site  “specials” will be in the Waterfowl Notes each month for call-in orders - Just pick-up the phone and dial (281) 821-3795.

This August – for all call-in orders over $ 100.00 the U.S.  freight is zero – free.

CALL IN SPECIAL FOR AUGUST

Dove Rags – Gray 18 x 18 inch non-shine plastic rags on 24-inch metal stakes. Ready-to-hunt. Have gotten very good reports on hunting over these rags during 2004 Winter Dove Season. Place a dozen in the field;  let Mother Nature fill the rags and Look Out Doves –
$ 16.00 per dozen (U.S. Freight included)

The Big Mouth Decoy Bag – 50-by-30-inch olive drab vinyl coated polyester holds 24 magnum or 30 standard duck decoys. Has shoulder straps.
$ 29.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

The Stand Up Large Decoy Bag – Olive drab vinyl coated polyester holds 18 magnum or 24 standard duck decoys. Has shoulder straps.
$ 39.00 per each (U.S. freight included)

All-Wind Sling – Black polyester fabric that drains and ventilates the windsocks. Dowels do not hang up on material. Lay sling on ground or ATV deck, stack decoys on it like cordwood, cinch center strap and carry like a duffle bag with adjustable sling. Capacity 7-dozen All-Wind decoys.  $ 30.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

Windsock Sling - Black polyester fabric that drains and ventilates the windsocks. Dowels do not hang up on material. Lay sling on ground or ATV deck, stack decoys on it like cordwood, cinch center strap and carry like a duffle bag with adjustable sling. Capacity 250 Texas Rags or 175 Windtamer Goose Rags. 
$ 25.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

Windsock Bag - 30-by-34-inch, black coated polyester, drawstring top, vented to allow drying with shoulder harness. Dowels will not hang up on sides. Capacity 250 each Texas Rags or 150 each Windtamer decoys. $ 25.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

 Head Bag – 24-by-30-inch mesh bag with drawstring closure. Will carry 50 hard plastic goose feeder or alert heads. $ 24.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

Dove Decoy Bag – Brown mesh with drawstring closure. Capacity one dozen dove decoys. Great as a re-useable trash bag. $ 8.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

THP Camo Shell Bag – 4-by-8-by-9-inch green and brown standard camo cloth will hold four bags of 3-1/2-inch 12 gauge shells and an average size flashlight, with shoulder strap. $ 15.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

Drake Side Open Floating Shotgun Case – Advantage Max 4 camo design, case may be completely opened for cleaning and allowing any trapped moisture to evaporate. Eliminates any chance of muzzle sight bead catching and ripping liner in the slide-in-slide-out type cases. $ 35.00 per each (U.S. freight included)

Snows & Blues Tape – A tape by Tim Peterson, developer of many decoys, the most notable the Goose Magnet. Tim and guides from across the nation hunt and discuss snow goose hunting. $ 16.00 per each (U.S. freight included)

The Science of Snow Goose Hunting – A tape by Dennis Hunt, guide, author and speaker on snow goose hunting. $ 16.00 per each (U.S. freight included)

Randy’s Rub Me Tender – 5.7-oz plastic shaker container, winning red rub used in Houston Rodeo & Livestock Show Cook-off, designed for grilling waterfowl, pheasant, quail, dove, chucker. Used as a rub on pork and beef ribs.
$ 10.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

DNG Bar B Que Spice – 6-oz plastic shaker container, 2004 Barbecue rib winning  award using the DNG Rub of course along with some very fine marinate and sauces. Designed to be THE rub on grilled waterfowl breasts as well as beef and pork ribs and chicken. $ 6.00 per each (U.S. Freight included)

DNG Waterfowl Spice – 6-oz plastic shaker container, winning spice used in Memphis In May 2004 –NO Chili powder or paprika – designed as a grilling and baking rub for fowl – especially geese. $ 6.00 per each (U.S. freight included).

COOKING EQUIPMENT  CALL-IN SPECIALS

Weston Deluxe EM-2 Meat Grinder – Electric, designed so that steel shot passes through rather than getting hung up and damaging the rotating blades. Perfect for chili meat, spaghetti meat, sausages, meat loaf and hamburger. - $ 110.00 per each  (U.S. freight included).

Jaccard Deluxe Meat Tenderizer – 48 stainless steel blades produce incredibly tender meat. Enhance the penetration of marinades. Dishwasher safe. Eliminates pounding with half the effort and mess. - $ 27.00 per each (U.S. freight included)

15” Barbeque Tongs – Not the normal tongs. Allows the pickup of large pieces of meat and vegetables on the grill with out dropping the load or scorching your hand. - $ 12.00 (U.S. freight included)

10” x 11” Wire Basket –Open and place in  large or small pieces of meat and vegetables, close the lid. Turn over; never loose any ingredients and/or cooked food. Great for grilling goose stakes, fajitas, hamburgers. $ 20.00 (U.S. freight included)

Kabob Basket – Includes skewer frame and 6 skewers. Flip waterfowl kabobs all at one time. No burned fingers or lost food into the fire. - $ 25.00 (U.S. freight included)

Kabob Skewers – Package of 6 extra skewers for Kabob Basket. Load extra skewers to save cooking and prep time. - $ 6.00 (U.S. freight included)

Rib Rack – Holds 6 slabs of beef ribs, 12 slabs of pork loin ribs, non-stick, size enables use of for roast or smoking an entire large goose or turkey. - $ 16.00 (U.S. freight included)

Meat Press – inch-by-inch steel plate with wooden handle. When grilling breasts, steaks, etc. place the press on top and reduce the cooking time. - $ 15.00 (U.S. freight included)

Meat Thermometer – 5-1/2”, instant read pocket model with temperatures from 0 to 220 degrees, plastic case with pocket clip. - $ 8.95 (U.S freight included)

RECIPE

PINTAIL CORN BREAD CASSEROLE

2 ea pintail ducks, skinned
Water
Cider vinegar
Canola oil
Randy’s Rub Me Tender
10 pcs large hickory chips, soaked in water
2 pkg (8.5-oz) corn bread/muffin mix
1 Tbls honey
1 can (15-oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14.75-oz) cream-style corn
1 can (4-oz) chopped green chilies, drained
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated

In a non-conductive bowl place ducks, cover with water plus 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar. Refrigerate; change water every 20 minutes until water runs clear. Pour off water; pat ducks dry with paper towels – inside and out. Wipe ducks down, inside and out with oil; liberally sprinkle with Rub Me Tender spice – inside and out. In a charcoal grill scrape all coals to one side. Place ducks, side by side on opposite side. Place several pieces of hickory wood on hot coals. Check with an instant-read Meat Thermometer. Remove ducks when breast meat reaches 150 degrees F. Add chips as necessary to smoke the meat. Remove ducks to a flat work surface cut meat in approximate 1-inch pieces from each duck. In a food processor place duck meat. Pulse until course chopped. In a large mixing bowl prepare corn bread mix according to package directions. Stir chopped meat and honey into corn meal mixture. Stir to combine. In an 11-inch-by-7-inch-by-2-inch baking dish pour ½ the corn meal-duck mixture. In a second bowl combine corn and creamed corn, spread over corn meal-duck. Cover corn with remaining ½ of corn meal-duck mix. Spread chilies and cheese over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve hot. Yield: 10 servings.

RECIPE

SNOW GOOSE with CORNFLAKES CASSEROLE

4 ea snow goose breast, deboned, skinned
Water
Cider vinegar
DNG Waterfowl spice
5 Tbls butter, divided
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, stems removed, sliced thick
4 ea green onions, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbls all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cut half-and-half cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cup cooked white rice
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 jar (2-oz) diced pimentos
1/4 tsp kosher salt to taste
1/2 tsp Red pepper to taste
3/4 cup cornflakes, course crushed

On a flat working surface tenderize the breasts with Jaccard Deluxe Meat Tenderizer. In a non-conductive bowl place breasts, cover with water plus 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar. Refrigerate; change water every 20 minutes until water runs clear. Pour off water; pat breasts dry with paper towels. On a working surface cut breasts into 1-inch pieces; liberally sprinkle all sides of pieces with DNG Waterfowl spice; place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In a saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, sauté mushrooms, onions and garlic until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually pour in cream; bring to a boil; cook stirring for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise. Add goose, rice, celery, pimentos, salt and pepper. In a 13-inch-by-9-inch-by-2-inch baking dish spoon saucepan mixture. In saucepan melt remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add cornflakes, toss to coat. Sprinkle buttered cornflakes over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Yield: 10 servings.

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