Anyone seen a band like this one?

[10gaMafia]

Just got back from upstate NY.
Not sure about the orange band.

 

[clent586]

Yep! Pretty rare for them to put tarsus bands on anymore. Lucky indeed to get that one I would say. Probably banded in Canada. I think they banded a good bit in Ontario with tarsus bands a year or so back. I don't remember where I read that at? Congrats

 

[Georgiaboy83]

Congrats on a nice banded bird. The tarsus band is for aid in sighting them from a distance for reference to the migration. Different colors & codes are used for different areas.

A true trophy.... Congrats

 

[Nitro]

Very nice!

I have a couple.

My Dad killed a Greater in SD many years ago- leg band, tarsus band and a nose plate.

He didn't think much of it. His only comment was- "Sure did make a whomp when it hit the ground".

He's pretty much is unimpressed by accessories. Doesn't understand the appeal.

Nice trophy. Congrats!

 

[10gaMafia]

Yeah, it was banded 6/24/04 in Ontario. 12ga 3" #2's were putting the smack down on those things. #2's I will buy for goose and ducks from now on, it made me a believer. and thanks

 

[Nitro]

Yeah, it was banded 6/24/04 in Ontario. 12ga 3" #2's were putting the smack down on those things. #2's I will buy for goose and ducks from now on, it made me a believer. and thanks

Great stuff there!!!! Congrats again!

I bet they were happy to see some of those things leave in the cooler in the back of the Truck.

 

[Medicine Man]

What about the band on the other leg. Do they band both leg's at the same time? Congrat's on the band.

 

[10gaMafia]

From what I read online is that they band both legs at the same time. Also, they usually use the tarsus leg band for adults and juvies, and neck bands only for adults(obviously). Also, they are moving away from neck bands because they are more of 'a target'.

 

[Nitro]

From what I read online is that they band both legs at the same time. Also, they usually use the tarsus leg band for adults and juvies, and neck bands only for adults(obviously). Also, they are moving away from neck bands because they are more of 'a target'.

True enough. We have seen some Ross' and Snows with white neck collars.

 

[rickjames]

nice trophy

 

[clent586]

Talk about a target, I saw a Tundra Swan in Currituck with a red collar and red leg band, did a flyby about 35 yards right over the blind. We opted not to put in for a permit that year. There were 7 or so in that bunch and it stood out like a sore thumb.

 

[MustangMAtt30]

Talk about a target, I saw a Tundra Swan in Currituck with a red collar and red leg band. There were 7 or so in that bunch and it stood out like a sore thumb.

"Bummer of a birthmark, man!"

 

[craig88]

nice job. did you see the band before the shot?

 

[11P&YBOWHUNTER]

Holy smokes!!!! That looks like my neighbors field!!! What township were you in?

 

[greg@teamlivewire]

My understanding is that they are trying to use these bands more now since they are no longer using neck collars.

 

[10gaMafia]

No, didnt see it before hand. Actual my thrid shot after shooting 1 with the 1st 2 shots. About 40 to 50 yards trying to boogie out of there.