Hunting field-mice in the Mekong Delta

Published: 17/09/2010 05:00

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VietNamNet Bridge – During the early flood season when rice is harvested, field mice begin looking for dry places to hide from floods. This is the best time for farmers to hunt mice. VietNamNet Bridge – During the early flood season when rice is harvested, field mice begin looking for dry places to hide from floods. This is the best time for farmers to hunt mice.

For “professional” hunters, they can catch a dozen of kilos of mice a day. One kilo of field-mice is around 25,000 dong ($1.2).

Digging holes to find mice. Hunting mice is a hobby of men in the Mekong Delta to both protect their crops and to have cooking.

Pouring water into a mouse hole.

Capturing a mouse who has just ran from its hole.

Setting mouse traps.

Catching dozens of mice.

The fruit after a hunt.

Mouse meat is available at markets in Dong Thap Muoi.

Source: Dan Viet

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