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  1. 23-01-2013, 06:36 PM #1
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    Eating Central Otago Rabbit?

    Hey everybody!

    I have recently started hunting rabbit around Cromwell and have heard rumours that the rabbits around there haven't been safe to eat since the release of the virus in the area.

    I was wondering if anyone could shed some insight on this?

    Thanks!
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  3. 23-01-2013, 07:02 PM #2
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    Re: Eating Central Otago Rabbit?

    Rcd ?
    Im told its perfectly safe to eat .

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  4. 23-01-2013, 08:27 PM #3
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    I am not a South Islander but the release was a long time ago. I would check the liver and if it looks healthy I wouldn't have a problem eating the rabbit.
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  5. 23-01-2013, 09:14 PM #4
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    Safe to eat just check internals as with all wild game.
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  6. 23-01-2013, 10:00 PM #5
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    All good just don't eat the organs
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  8. 23-01-2013, 10:30 PM #7
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    Yep, all good. I've eaten plenty and hasn't done me any harm.

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    looking good gadget
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    Eating Central Otago Rabbit?

    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    Yep, all good. I've eaten plenty and hasn't done me any harm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7mmsaum View Post
    That hat makes you look a bit silly
    Yeah, but it keeps the sun off the bald spot in summer, a little warmer in winter and I can still hear OK. Function over form for me.
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  12. 24-01-2013, 01:46 AM #11
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    Awesome! Thanks for the help guys!
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    Quote Originally Posted by gadgetman View Post
    Yep, all good. I've eaten plenty and hasn't done me any harm.

    Damn you are a handsome critter GM
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    Damn you are a handsome critter GM
    Mrs gadget was looking over my shoulder this afternoon. Remarked how it was such a good likeness.


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