Are mute swans edible?
06-14-2007, 12:26 PM
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Are mute swans edible?
First, I don't know about the laws on swans, they are considered waterfowl right? Are these species illegal to hunt? Are they even edible? I have never heard of eating a swan, but they are waterfowl right?
06-14-2007, 05:52 PM
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RE: Are mute swans edible?
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They are considered invasive in MD. How come no action is taken?
They are considered invasive in MD. How come no action is taken?
In VA...you have to apply and be drawn for a TS tag. Success rates are pretty good....I've only missed once. I'm not sure what the deal is down here on mutes....I think its kind of the same story as in MD. I know Tundra's are edible.
06-20-2007, 08:11 PM
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RE: Are mute swans edible?
Whistlers aren't to bad either . Its real hard to pick out that line on the bill at 40 yrds . Haffta draw a tag out here too . Understood that farther north there were seasons trying to get worked out . I had heard that one state want to treat them as a nusence spieces and "harvest" them all as most are non-migratory now . Migritory fowl act got in the way .
06-21-2007, 06:23 AM
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RE: Are mute swans edible?
Whether or not you can shoot mute swans is up to the individual states laws. As to whether or not they are edible they are absolutley edible and delicious. When I used to raise them sometimes I had extra males (Cob) that did not sell. I butchered these and can tell you they are delicious.