Hurketthunter 65 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Just thought I'd see if anyone else has seen this and what you do. I was out scouting for deer with a friend over the weekend and he brought a shotgun for small game. we never saw any birds but there were rabbits everywhere and my friend ended up shooting two. Both rabbits were heavily infested with ticks. Now my question is this, what do you do with your rabbits when they have such heavy tick infestations? I remember shooting rabbits as a kid and they never had this issue. I would like to take a few as I enjoy a good feed of rabbit but the tick thing creeps me out. Any idea's or suggestions are welcome and for those wondering my friend did bring the rabbits home.Hurketthunter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Start a fire and hang them in the fire for a moment, you won't affect the meet but the ticks can die, another thing would be hold the rabbit body underwater and if the ticks can't breathe they will release. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted September 18, 2013 I bring a cooler along on all my trips now. 2 blocks of ice. Skin rabbits quick if ya want. Guttin should be done real quick. Toss em on ice after cleaning. Grouse get almost as quick service. Remember to leave a wing on though! Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLK 38 Report post Posted September 19, 2013 I bring a cooler along on all my trips now. 2 blocks of ice. Skin rabbits quick if ya want. Guttin should be done real quick. Toss em on ice after cleaning. Grouse get almost as quick service. Remember to leave a wing on though! I don't believe you need to leave a wing on any more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsambray 172 Report post Posted September 20, 2013 Nope a wing must be left on migratory birds. Grouse arent migratory so no wings needed. The legs are good to. If you save up a bunch and deep fry then toss in a sauce there better than chicken wings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 Good to know. Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
