Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12
Results 21 to 34 of 34

Thread: Hypothetical situation/question with a snared rabbit

  1. #21
    Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    36

    Default

    In trapping the one biggest problem is the animal has not blead out, I have noticed the strong taste of blood in the meat if I don't bleed it out. That could be the taste you have. That is why some people will cut the throat of an animal to let it really bleed out.
    An like everyone else says, you need a frost to eat rabbit, I understand the rabbits have a bactiria that needs a frost to kill, someone else might know more about that.
    Tank


  2. #22
    Administrator Rick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Central Indiana
    Posts
    58,806

    Default

    I think the concern is generally Bot Fly larva. Rabbits and squirrels can be infected but I've never seen it in either.
    Tracks Across the High Plains...Death on the Bombay Line...A Touch of Death and Mayhem...Dead Rock...The Griswald Mine Boys...All On Amazon Books.

  3. #23
    Senior Member RandyRhoads's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Bay Area/Sacramento Delta CA
    Posts
    1,155

    Default

    Can anyone elaborate on this more? I eat rabbits year around in California, never had a problem. And I thought bot flies weren't in the US?

  4. #24
    Administrator Rick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Central Indiana
    Posts
    58,806

    Default

    I think you'll see this only in the southern U.S. although I have read that some species are found as far north as Kansas. I've never seen it in Illinois where I grew up and I skinned a bunch of rabbits as a kid.
    Tracks Across the High Plains...Death on the Bombay Line...A Touch of Death and Mayhem...Dead Rock...The Griswald Mine Boys...All On Amazon Books.

  5. #25
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    woods of east texas
    Posts
    838

    Default

    The area of East Texas I'm in starts squirrel season early in the fall when it's still pretty warm. I don't hunt them then. I wait till after the close of deer season (jan 1st) to hunt the little buggers till jan 31. Not many rabbits in this area. So they're not a problem. I have three large coolers that I use when hog and deer hunting. Both are put on ice as quickly as possible when taken in warmer weather. I also get either deer or hog bled out and gutted as soon as possible no matter the temp.

    Oldtrap
    Never claimed to be an expert. Just use or do what works for me.

  6. #26
    Senior Member RandyRhoads's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Bay Area/Sacramento Delta CA
    Posts
    1,155

    Default

    Why is this though? The warm months are purely for bot flies, or is there another parasite/ disease I should be aware of that blooms in the hot months? I have DFAGs wild game PDF and there's only 2 or 3 risks with rabbits and squirrels I see and only one applies to me. If I read CDC right there are only about 18 cases of plague a year. Sounds like I don't need to lose sleep over that. Definitely going to wear gloves from now on.

  7. #27
    Administrator Rick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Central Indiana
    Posts
    58,806

    Default

    The rule of thumb is only hunt for squirrels or rabbits in the months with Rs in them. September to April. The other issue is how long you keep them in your coat or where ever you place your game. The meat will spoil quicker in warmer months. On cold days I've shot rabbits in the morning, dropped them in the back of my hunting coat and hunted most of the day. The meat stayed cold and I've never had a problem.
    Tracks Across the High Plains...Death on the Bombay Line...A Touch of Death and Mayhem...Dead Rock...The Griswald Mine Boys...All On Amazon Books.

  8. #28
    Senior Member RandyRhoads's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Bay Area/Sacramento Delta CA
    Posts
    1,155

    Default

    Oh so that rule is just so the meat doesn't spoil as quick.

  9. #29

  10. #30

  11. #31

  12. #32

  13. #33

  14. #34

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •