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Old 01-13-2015, 10:38 AM
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I have seen reference to this a few times. What is it exactly?
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Old 01-13-2015, 10:48 AM
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it happens when fluid collects in the head and face and creates noticible swelling. Most snaremen i have talked to say this is a result of a "poor" catch (low neck or inadequate snare pressure on arteries). Very few coyotoes caught high on the neck exhibit signs of fluid accumulation.
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Does it ruin the pelt or is just an indication that the coyote took longer to die
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Does it ruin the pelt or is just an indication that the coyote took longer to die
i have not seen any pelt damage as a result of water head.

Caveat: I have only snared 40 coyotes in my entire life.
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it happens when fluid collects in the head and face and creates noticible swelling. Most snaremen i have talked to say this is a result of a "poor" catch (low neck or inadequate snare pressure on arteries). Very few coyotoes caught high on the neck exhibit signs of fluid accumulation.
Thanks B. Now I get why they are nasty to skin. And you have now snared 40 more than I have. I want to try and get geared up for next year. The wife has issues with trapping/snaring. We'll see how this goes.
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