Posted By: JH117
Ring worm? - 01/10/17 12:12 AM
I have a lot of pictures of this buck and he seems to have some sort of ring worm. What do yall think? Also, if my son has a shot at him during this last weekend of youth season would you eat it?
ring worm is a superficial fugus affecting the skin only. Meat would be fine underneath. May be a sign of other illness though, or just a wet season for the deer. Can you post up a pic of the deer and the affected area, may not be what it appears...
Posted By: JH117
Re: Ring worm? - 01/10/17 12:30 AM
He has several of these small circles on him. Just figured it was ring worm, but I've never seen it on any other deer.
pic not showing on my computer
Posted By: txshntr
Re: Ring worm? - 01/10/17 12:37 AM
I have never seen a deer with ringworm, but don't see why they couldn't get it. Since it is superficial, I wouldn't think there would be an issue with eating the meat.
Posted By: JH117
Re: Ring worm? - 01/10/17 12:44 AM
Ok so maybe this time it worked? For some reason my new phone isn't uploading like the last one.
Interesting. certainly Looks the part of a fungal type infection like ring worm but to have it spread all over like that makes me wonder. Usually ring worm is going to be localized and not all over in small spots like that. Again, that buck looks healthy so the meat under should be fine, but has me scratching my head on this one...
Posted By: Sneaky
Re: Ring worm? - 01/10/17 01:37 AM
He looks healthy. I'd eat it.
Posted By: TEXASLEFTY
Re: Ring worm? - 01/10/17 03:09 AM
Look like an old deer to me, good luck!!!
Posted By: Theringworm
Re: Ring worm? - 01/10/17 03:41 AM
And I thought this was a question for me.
Posted By: JH117
Re: Ring worm? - 01/10/17 06:05 PM
That's funny right there!