Doc Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 With the ever increasing and totally unchecked growth of the coyote population here in NY, I am just waiting for an epidemic outbreak of rabies in the coyotes. Now, there is something that might make me think twice about going to and from my stand in the dark. Has this ever happened anywhere in the US? Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: Rabies We have quite a bit of rabies in the rural areas of Oklahoma---the majority of the problem is with skunks. Raccoons and foxes to a lesser extent also are responsibe for some of the rabies cases. Also blood feeding bats. I get a report from the State Health Dep't every quarter and I can't remember one case of rabies being reported in a coyote---not saying there hasn't been one I just can't remember. Also----In 20 year in veterinary medicine (14 practice, 4 year vet school, and 1 year pre-vet training) I have never seen a case of rabies. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: Rabies Usually if we have an outbreak or Rabies, Here in Indiana, it usually Bats or Skunks that carry the disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: Rabies [ QUOTE ] We have quite a bit of rabies in the rural areas of Oklahoma---the majority of the problem is with skunks. Raccoons and foxes to a lesser extent also are responsibe for some of the rabies cases. Also blood feeding bats. I get a report from the State Health Dep't every quarter and I can't remember one case of rabies being reported in a coyote---not saying there hasn't been one I just can't remember. Also----In 20 year in veterinary medicine (14 practice, 4 year vet school, and 1 year pre-vet training) I have never seen a case of rabies. todd [/ QUOTE ] Got to go with the man on the front line. I've never seen a case of rabies either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: Rabies go get em, jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: Rabies [ QUOTE ] me ex had rabies....take that mr. vet man [/ QUOTE ] she probably got it from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Rabies Thought one of my dads coon dogs had it once, but ends up he was just old! I have seen some coons that made me wonder if they had it or not.....that is one animal that I ain't gonna scrap with in the woods. Had a coon one night whip a whole pack of coon dogs and still got away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Rabies Have heard that rabies in raccoons and skunks around here have been on the rise, but have never heard anything about rabies in coyotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossySNPR Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Rabies Doc, the Yoties here in Canada or atleast in Ontario seem to be well in check. However, 29% of racoons here have rabies. One solution: Drop em' when you see em'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Re: Rabies 29%? Man that is ugly! We've got them critters everywhere here in NY. We did have an epidemic situation in racoons a couple of years ago, but it seems to have run it's course. It is strange how different species will get involved with rabies at different times. Foxes certainly have been known to get it. Bats, skunks and other carnivores get it. I even heard of one case of a deer with rabies. It sure seems logical that coyotes could get it. We seem to have a strange attitude about coyotes. I know quite a few hunters that wouldn't even consider shooting a coyote. I think a lot of people equate the critters with their domesticated dog. That certainly is not helping to moderate the coyote population here. Without any natural enemies, they are getting quite thick in some places. The situation seems to be getting right for an epidemic of some kind of disease. I just hope it doesn't turn out to be rabies. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 5, 2005 Report Share Posted July 5, 2005 Re: Rabies [ QUOTE ] We seem to have a strange attitude about coyotes. I know quite a few hunters that wouldn't even consider shooting a coyote. [/ QUOTE ] Surely not the case around here. Season open year round no limits. Think most hunters around here like myself will shoot every yote they see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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