dispatching your catch
Nov 3, 2011 0:01:31 GMT -6
Post by ~ADC~ on Nov 3, 2011 0:01:31 GMT -6
In no particular order of recommended methods...
For Raccoons, Fox, Possums-
1. Blunt Force Trauma (BFT)- A solid hit to the top of the head behind the ears with a heavy club.
2. Gun- .22 caliber shot placed in the middle of an imaginary "X" between the right ear/left eye and left ear/right eye.
3. A stunned wrap to the head, then lay your trowel over the neck, step on both sides, and grabbing both hind legs, pull up quickly, snapping the animal's neck. This is a quick, humane kill.
Beaver-
1. BFT (see raccoon above)
2. Gun- (see raccoon above)
3. Drowning sets and body grippers are highly recommended.
Mink/Muskrats-
A solid hit to the head with your trowel or other like object will quickly and humanely dispatch any mink/muskrats you may have alive in your traps.
Bobcats-
1. Blunt Force Trauma (BFT)- A solid hit to the top of the head behind the ears with a heavy club.
2. Gun- .22 caliber shot placed in the middle of an imaginary "X" between the right ear/left eye and left ear/right eye.
3. Cats choke down fast using a catch pole as well.
Coyotes-
1. Blunt Force Trauma (BFT)- A solid hit to the top of the head behind the ears with a heavy club.
2. Gun- .22 caliber shot placed in the middle of an imaginary "X" between the right ear/left eye and left ear/right eye.
Skunks-
1. Gun- You'll find a .22 shot to the lungs will result in fewer skunks spraying than head shots but it is no guarantee.
2. Syringe Poling- There are commercial syringe poles on the market that are great for odor free skunk dispatching. These poles should not be used on any other more aggressive critters. To use the poles, walk slowly and calmly toward the skunk speaking to it in a relaxed voice. (approach with the wind to your back just in case) Allow nervous appearing skunks to relax before continuing your approach. Place the point of the needle into the chest cavity and continue a steady pressure until the injection is complete. Retreat slowly and allow 1-2 min. for the injection to work. (typically people use 10-12cc's of Acetone in the syringe.)
For Raccoons, Fox, Possums-
1. Blunt Force Trauma (BFT)- A solid hit to the top of the head behind the ears with a heavy club.
2. Gun- .22 caliber shot placed in the middle of an imaginary "X" between the right ear/left eye and left ear/right eye.
3. A stunned wrap to the head, then lay your trowel over the neck, step on both sides, and grabbing both hind legs, pull up quickly, snapping the animal's neck. This is a quick, humane kill.
Beaver-
1. BFT (see raccoon above)
2. Gun- (see raccoon above)
3. Drowning sets and body grippers are highly recommended.
Mink/Muskrats-
A solid hit to the head with your trowel or other like object will quickly and humanely dispatch any mink/muskrats you may have alive in your traps.
Bobcats-
1. Blunt Force Trauma (BFT)- A solid hit to the top of the head behind the ears with a heavy club.
2. Gun- .22 caliber shot placed in the middle of an imaginary "X" between the right ear/left eye and left ear/right eye.
3. Cats choke down fast using a catch pole as well.
Coyotes-
1. Blunt Force Trauma (BFT)- A solid hit to the top of the head behind the ears with a heavy club.
2. Gun- .22 caliber shot placed in the middle of an imaginary "X" between the right ear/left eye and left ear/right eye.
Skunks-
1. Gun- You'll find a .22 shot to the lungs will result in fewer skunks spraying than head shots but it is no guarantee.
2. Syringe Poling- There are commercial syringe poles on the market that are great for odor free skunk dispatching. These poles should not be used on any other more aggressive critters. To use the poles, walk slowly and calmly toward the skunk speaking to it in a relaxed voice. (approach with the wind to your back just in case) Allow nervous appearing skunks to relax before continuing your approach. Place the point of the needle into the chest cavity and continue a steady pressure until the injection is complete. Retreat slowly and allow 1-2 min. for the injection to work. (typically people use 10-12cc's of Acetone in the syringe.)