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Predator Hunting => Trapping => Topic started by: scott on October 23, 2007, 09:28:07 AM

Title: mange
Post by: scott on October 23, 2007, 09:28:07 AM

I have another rookie question.   I have seen some fox in one of my areas that had the mange.  if i trap one or shoot one what do i do with it after i kill it.  

Thanks
Scott

Title: mange
Post by: Dale on October 23, 2007, 10:07:15 AM

in the ditch... don't handle it unless you use rubber gloves... mange is caused by mites and they can get on you or your pets...

Title: mange
Post by: Tracker on October 23, 2007, 10:48:20 AM

Yeah In the ditch but cover it over. Bury, burn, or bag and toss in trash.
Even a dead animal with mange can/will still pass it on.
Its not likely you'll get scabies (mange) just by touching it. I handled a bunch of fox and coyotes with mange without gloves and never got it. I would wear gloves if you have them though. I try to keep a few pair of gloves in my truck. One for setting, one for lure, and one for handling my catch.

Title: mange
Post by: Hern on October 24, 2007, 04:04:38 AM

Garbage bag then in a dumpster.
If'n you bury mangy Fox (bagged or no bag) Fox/Coyote will dig it up. Never toss in a ditch.
Use gloves, bag, dumpster.

Ever notice if'n there is a mangy Fox around, it's the first one to work the set?