Since ducks are simply awful to try to skin with all the fat they have, plucking is usually a much simplier and more effective manner to save the feathers. Many duck hunters are also fishermen. Perhaps your local tackle shop could introduce you to a couple of folks that would be interested in a swap. If they don't fly fish, many spin and baitcaster fishermen love to have custom tied treble hooks to go on their crank baits. Offer them a swap. Just a thought...

Jim Smith