Dispatch Methods for most popular furbearers
Oct 27, 2011 22:44:54 GMT -5
Post by ~ADC~ on Oct 27, 2011 22:44:54 GMT -5
This post should cover any critters you need to dispatch. It tells the most popular ways to dispatch your catches quickly and humanely. It's something we as trappers don't enjoy but it is necessary so we want you all to know the proper methods to treat the animals as humane as possible.
In no particular order of recommended methods...
For Raccoons, 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.
4. 220 dispatch - Attach your 220 to a pole by one spring, stun the coon with your trowel and snap the 220 on its neck. Remove the trap at your next stop to use it again.
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 and fox-
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. Chest stomp/compression - A small rap to the nose with your trowel or small club will temporarily knock out the k9 at this point quickly stand on the neck with one foot and stomp hard with the heal of your boot of the other foot on the heart area of the k9. Two or three fast hard stomps and they are dead with no blood on the fur.
Skunks-
1. Gun- You'll find a .22 shot to the lungs from 20+ feet away (so the report of the rifle doesn't startle them) 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.)
In no particular order of recommended methods...
For Raccoons, 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.
4. 220 dispatch - Attach your 220 to a pole by one spring, stun the coon with your trowel and snap the 220 on its neck. Remove the trap at your next stop to use it again.
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 and fox-
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. Chest stomp/compression - A small rap to the nose with your trowel or small club will temporarily knock out the k9 at this point quickly stand on the neck with one foot and stomp hard with the heal of your boot of the other foot on the heart area of the k9. Two or three fast hard stomps and they are dead with no blood on the fur.
Skunks-
1. Gun- You'll find a .22 shot to the lungs from 20+ feet away (so the report of the rifle doesn't startle them) 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.)