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Pahoo · May 4, 2009, 01:08 PM

Not at all firearms or hunting related but wildlife related. Occasionally while hunting, I encounter a Squirrel that has the mange. Now I know I'm not going to skin and eat it but have wondered what I should do about it. I know they can transmit this to other fury animals as well as humans. I also know that nothing has a right to live forever and there are times when you have to kill animals other than for the table. I've watched them scratching like crazy trying to get some relief. When you've hunted long enough, you will run into this situation. Am interested to hear some feedback from Y'all.

Be Safe !!!

May 4, 2009, 01:08 PM	#1
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Squirrel Mange Question ?? Not at all firearms or hunting related but wildlife related. Occasionally while hunting, I encounter a Squirrel that has the mange. Now I know I'm not going to skin and eat it but have wondered what I should do about it. I know they can transmit this to other fury animals as well as humans. I also know that nothing has a right to live forever and there are times when you have to kill animals other than for the table. I've watched them scratching like crazy trying to get some relief. When you've hunted long enough, you will run into this situation. Am interested to hear some feedback from Y'all. Be Safe !!!