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Anas acuta |
July: Hatchlings appear. Chicks begin to hatch and follow the females.
Completely safe. Graceful migratory duck. Northern Pintail hunting popular among waterfowl hunters. Meat valued for delicate taste. Feathers used for making decorative items.
Inhabits freshwater bodies and wetlands of Eurasia and North America. Mostly active in morning and evening. Feeds on aquatic vegetation, seeds, and small invertebrates.
Hunting with decoy ducks and calls on shallow waters Shooting from blinds during morning and evening hours Use of camouflage nets and hides
Choose spots with clear water and low vegetation. Hunting most successful in low wind conditions. Calls help attract flocks for a good shot.
Quick dressing preserves meat tenderness. Feathers suitable for decoration and crafts. Careful skinning due to thinness. Meat is considered a delicacy by hunters, very tender.
Breast: Frying, roasting
Thigh: Braising, frying
Thigh: Braising, frying
Pan-fried Northern Pintail with Herbs (Pan-frying)
Tender and fragrant meat
Tender and fragrant meat
1. Marinate meat with garlic and herbs.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables.
2. Fry until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetables.
Braised Northern Pintail with Onions (Braising)
Meat becomes tender and juicy
Meat becomes tender and juicy
1. Brown meat with onions.
2. Add spices and broth.
3. Braise under lid for about 1 hour.
2. Add spices and broth.
3. Braise under lid for about 1 hour.