A question of Armadillos

[sjfcontrol]

What is the proper means of disposal that will ensure that you can't be charged with possession?"

Throw it over the fence into your neighbor's yard. Especially if you don't get along well with them.

[speedsix]

I go with the Game Warden's answer on this one, I feel the local warden is going to be much more knowledgeable than the average phone-answerer at TPWD. My understanding is that you can depredate just about anything other than a whooping crane if it's truly causing you a problem. For the safest policy, contact the Game Warden in your county. He's the person who would eventually respond to any complaints. My limited experience is that the Game Wardens are really normal people, and if you're not a jerk neither are they.

We used to run them down in pastures when I was a teenager (1960's). I think it was some time in the late 60's or early 70's that the leprosy connection was discovered. As I recall, it was determined that leprosy did not kill armadillos, therefore they could carry it. Since leprosy is often found in soil, rooting animals like armadillos can easily come into contact with it.

A .22 is more than enough firepower to take down an armadillo. A .177 pellet pistol might be a little too light unless you get close enough for a good head shot.

...I never ran one down in a pasture, but I once caught one out in the park with his girlfriend...and blackmailed the snot outa him for a year...he was married...let's say the cops din't have no ticket that year for being over the limit...it really calmed him down...he'd been one of those superhero types till that night...payback?!!!

[Blindref757]

I don't think its too complicated. Shoot it...then get rid of it...bury, burn, leave it lay, etc. Don't stuff it or skin it!

[fickman]

As a North Texas alum, I can't condone the shooting of Armadillos.

[johnson0317]

Good Lord, if all Armadillos looked like that...I'd grow grubs on my lawn.

[johnson0317]

Update:

I finally had two things happen at the same time, I thought about this question while having some free time at work. I got on the phone to TPWD. The gal who took my call did not hesitate for a second. No, it is not legal to kill an armadillo without a license. If it were a fur-bearing nuisance, such as a raccoon or possum, then it would be fine.

RJ

[speedsix]

Update:

I finally had two things happen at the same time, I thought about this question while having some free time at work. I got on the phone to TPWD. The gal who took my call did not hesitate for a second. No, it is not legal to kill an armadillo without a license. If it were a fur-bearing nuisance, such as a raccoon or possum, then it would be fine.

RJ

...yup...been there, got the same answer...I was booed down by some who'd rather take the anecdotal answer from their "local" game warden...who, I'm sure will be right there in court to get 'em off the hook...rather than believe what the "phone-answerer" read in the law......like someone said earlier, I ain't goin' down over no armadillo!!!

[ghostrider]

I can't believe that no one has posted armadillo recipes. :-)

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[speedsix]

...I ain't eatin' somethin' that's used all over La. for pavement repair...though my first wife's cookin'...nebber mind...

[johnson0317]

I also should add that she was very nice and professional. She made the point that killing the armadillo would only result in said armadillo's relative taking its place. She said to kill the grubs they were after. I know several people made that point, but it sure was nice that she took that extra step, and time, to do a little educating.

RJ

[GhostTX]

Armadillos are mammals. They have fur. And it's a nuisance! What's the issue? That's "fur bearing" enough for me.

Sounds like time for an "negligent discharge" while cleaning...

[Crossfire]

What part of an armadillo had fur on it?

They are like armor plated possums.

[TxRVer]

What part of an armadillo had fur on it?

They are like armor plated possums.

They have hairy bellies. No armor on the bottom. When I was a kid I dispatched a lot of 'em. A head shot with a .22 wouldn't kill them immediately. I saw one rooting around once with a week old, nickel size hole in his head from a .22 HP.

[Barbi Q]

Armadillos are mammals. They have fur. And it's a nuisance! What's the issue? That's "fur bearing" enough for me.

Sounds like time for an "negligent discharge" while cleaning...

Buy a license. Otherwise you deserve to have the book thrown at you if you're caught.

[GhostTX]

Armadillos are mammals. They have fur. And it's a nuisance! What's the issue? That's "fur bearing" enough for me.

Sounds like time for an "negligent discharge" while cleaning...

Buy a license. Otherwise you deserve to have the book thrown at you if you're caught.

I buy a license to kill what I eat, but a bonafide varmint being a nuisance, IMO, a license is too much government intervention. To me, this is like going 5mph above the speed limit.