Freezing a whole bird?

[MidTennFisher]

Just in case I get lucky this weekend, what's the best way to store one in the freezer? I'm going to pluck the bird whole for roasting.

I was thinking clear plastic wrap then freezer paper. I've also seen suggestions elsewhere involving garbage bags to freeze.

Any advice? Thanks in advance.

 

[smalljawbasser]

however you can best get the air out. i have some cheap vacuum storage bags that i'd be tempted to use. no air = no freezerburn = long time good in freezer.

 

[catman529]

usually don't leave it long in the freezer (October kill held till Thanksgiving for example) so I just wrap it up tight in a trash bag and tie it shut.

In the spring time when I pluck one out, it usually gets smoked within a few days without freezing it.