I shot a sick elk. Recommendations?
09-13-2006, 12:54 AM
#11
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Posts: 35
RE: I shot a sick elk. Recommendations?
DO NOT EAT ANY OF THAT MEAT. The animal had 2 problem areas. When peoplehave an infection they get a feverand it usually affects your whole body. The worse the infection the worse you feel. This elk also had that growth on it's rib cage, which you don't have a clue as to what it might be, and you left it behind and now the DOW can't even identify it. I can't believe you going to take chance and eat the meat.Don't expose yourself and family to a possible tragedy for some free meat. It ain't worth it friend!
09-13-2006, 02:27 AM
#12
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ALBERTA CANADA
Posts: 844
RE: I shot a sick elk. Recommendations?
Isnt tumors on the inside of the rib cage one of the things too look for when checking for bovine TB?.?.?. Im sure thats the reason DOW offered you a new tag.. Get rid of the meat!
09-13-2006, 07:56 AM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: WI
Posts: 346
RE: I shot a sick elk. Recommendations?
Talk to the DOW, they might issue you a tag for next year since you already used your vacation and travel for the year. Explain the situation and they just may surprise you. the answer is NO until you ask.
09-14-2006, 05:45 PM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Georgia
Posts: 882
RE: I shot a sick elk. Recommendations?
SB,
Like some of the others that responded to your post, I too, would not want the meat based on all the problems you found. I've never been elk hunting, but have killed a whitetail or two and the same with wild hogs with similar problems, I would not dare eat the meat. You can just about bet, with the infections you found, that animal was most likely feverish, and the meat tainted.
dog1
Like some of the others that responded to your post, I too, would not want the meat based on all the problems you found. I've never been elk hunting, but have killed a whitetail or two and the same with wild hogs with similar problems, I would not dare eat the meat. You can just about bet, with the infections you found, that animal was most likely feverish, and the meat tainted.
dog1
09-15-2006, 07:07 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kerrville, Tx. USA
Posts: 2,722
RE: I shot a sick elk. Recommendations?
Very questionable. Not sure I would feed my family with this, and I am a veterinarian. The "tumor" sounds like an abscess (pus pocket) probably started from the initial infection. It would be rare to have a real tumor in such a young animal. It would have been nice to know what the lymph nodes looked like becausethey also give an indication if the infection is in the rest of the body. If the animal is still justquartered andnot processed yet, try and get some lymph nodes and let your vet take a look. May even be able to send them off to a lab and have them examined under a microscope. Mightcost a few bucks, but could give you some useful info. Also, were there any other small "tumor like" structures in the body cavity, possibly around the intestine, liver, etc?
There is no real definative answer here. Just use your good judgement, and if you decide to eat it, cook it well done!
There is no real definative answer here. Just use your good judgement, and if you decide to eat it, cook it well done!
