#3108760 - 01/04/13 08:01 AM
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eastTN270
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While walking my property yesterday, I found a dead grey fox. As far as I can tell it died of natural causes; no bullet hole, etc. I took and put it in the freezer because I would like to have the pelt, but was wondering if there is anything I need to do; tag it, etc?
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#3109090 - 01/04/13 11:46 AM
Re: Found Game
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Diehard Hunter
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Nothing required to keep it.
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#3109177 - 01/04/13 01:04 PM
Re: Found Game
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BigGameGuy
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Since fox season is currently open, if you have a hunting license, you should be all set.
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#3109180 - 01/04/13 01:06 PM
Re: Found Game
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Mag
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wow....I need to slow down when I read posts. At first I thought you said you put it in the freezer because you would like to have a pet !!
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#3109985 - 01/04/13 11:17 PM
Re: Found Game
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stik
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what killed that fox? i wouldn't want to handle a diseased animal.
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#3109988 - 01/04/13 11:20 PM
Re: Found Game
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BigGameGuy
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Excellent point Stik. In fact, we'd highly discourage handling any animal found dead for no known reason, especially animals that are susceptible to rabies.
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