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Skin virus?

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by avant, Jul 11, 2015.

  1. avant

    avant Weekend Warrior

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    So I've been hunting this property for a year and all the deer have been healthy and thriving. This week I pulled my card and I have several pictures of this doe.
    Bumps all over the back of both ears. I've never seen this before and a quick Google leads me to believe this is fibroma??

    Should I cull this doe as soon as season starts to stop a virus spread? Is it safe to eat?

    Any suggestions for a management strategy is appreciated

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    avant, Jul 11, 2015
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  3. MOBU

    MOBU Weekend Warrior

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    Could they be woodticks?

    MOBU
     
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  4. CoveyMaster

    CoveyMaster Grizzled Veteran

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    No, it's not disease, those are from ticks and biting flies. Don't worry about it, she'll be fine.
     
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  5. Parker70

    Parker70 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    This^^^
     
    Parker70, Jul 11, 2015
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  6. Daryl Bell

    Daryl Bell Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yes those are from ticks!
     
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  7. mikerock85

    mikerock85 Weekend Warrior

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    Yea definitely some ticks ive seen that before... I hate ticks
     
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    Drivingtacks Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yeah, it looks like ticks to me too.
     
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    C0wb0yChris Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have one doe on my property that looks just like this. She's gotten pretty close to my covert cameras so I could zoom in and see they were indeed ticks. I'm willing to bet those are ticks on her as well.
     
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