Trophy fees are only paid after the rat is in your possession and is based upon a sliding scale: i.e. trophy fee being determined by measuring the length from nose to tail, although another way that has been used to determine the trophy fee is the boiled skull measurement. However, that often takes too long, and sometimes the fee is never paid as the hunter/consumer skips out after taking and eating the trophy and before the boiled skull measurements are available/finished. I think that the kid in the picture is worried (Look on face) because two of the rats in the picture are definitely not legal size. And yes, I too, prefer them roasted over open coals. I see them quite often at my local chinese restaurant!
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Trophy fees are only paid after the rat is in your possession and is based upon a sliding scale: i.e. trophy fee being determined by measuring the length from nose to tail, although another way that has been used to determine the trophy fee is the boiled skull measurement.
Unscrupulous PHs have been known to "stretch the pegs" to boost the fragile ego of the Dangerous Rodent hunter. Ethical hunters won't even dream of bragging until the 60-day drying out period and they can present accurate skull measurements.
Note: This e-mail written by a so-called adult who, in his college days, used to shoot wax bullets propelled by a primer out of his .357 Mag to kill cockroaches in his trailer. BTW - the wax bullets will penetrate walls if cold enough
I like the bigger rats without fur done thai style like in northern thailand ! mmmm
damn i'll eat anything I'm chinese
"one of the most common african animals is the common coolerbok(or coleman's coolerbok). Many have been domesticated and can be found in hunting camps, lodges and in the back of vehicles."
Posts: 252 | Location: Singapore | Registered: 26 April 2004
Probably better than some of the 'processed' food we eat every day and think nothing of! Cheap hotdogs and slim jims come to mind. I've had some chinese food that was of very questionable origin.
Gimme a couple (good!) beers along with a double-dog-dare and I'd try the boiled rats. Back when I was rushing a college fraternity I ate dog and cat food (Rival is better than Puss 'n Boots)
If it don't kill you it only makes you stronger!
Posts: 3293 | Location: Western Slope Colorado, USA | Registered: 17 August 2001
I think that the kid in the picture is worried (Look on face) 
because two of the rats in the picture are definitely not legal size. 
And yes, I too, prefer them roasted over open coals. 
I see them quite often at my local chinese restaurant! 
