Thread: Ticks in small game

Originally Posted by Calbanner

Can you cook tularemia out of the meat in the same way as salmonella in chicken?

It is caused by a bacterium so probably. That is a yes in most cases unless the bacteria forms heat resistant spores. ( not shore with Tula, but check it is not spore forming)

If your hare or any game is slabby or has parasites chuck it out. I have only seen a few hares with Tularemia, it is not common. Google up the symptoms / field diagnosis.
Dont be put off eating hares because you struck one bad one. I eat nice good conditioned ones gladly.
Learn how to field check / inspect all game - windpipe, lungs, liver, diaphragm