From what I understand, a pintail in Montana this time of year isn't easy to come by. That's awesome!
Yep, they leave the country pretty early.
You are correct, hen canvasback. Thanks for the compliment. This is the first year I have really taken an interest in ducks, but it has really gotten a hold of me.
Are you hunting Nine Pipes by any chance? Those mountains look mighty familiar. No, I think maybe Creston/Bigfork area. Looks like the foothills on east side of Flathead Lake. Wish I could see what's hiding in the clouds.
I am just getting into this, but pintails are my favorite so far. We have had a lot of them in here over the last month. At least half the birds I am seeing are pintails. Not sure if that will continue. I have started to pass on shovelers for the most part, at least while I have an embarrassment of riches with other ducks. Just don't want to eat too many shovelers.
