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How Long Can Bobcat Sit Before Skinning? #552428
01/31/08 11:44 AM
01/31/08 11:44 AM

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I checked archives and did a search but couldn't find anything. I know with k9 you have to skin them pretty quick or their fur will slip. How long can a cat sit before skinning? If I check in the morning and skin after work, will the fur still be ok?

Re: How Long Can Bobcat Sit Before Skinning? [Re: ] #552445
01/31/08 11:51 AM
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Depends on temps, I have had em sit for 2 days in 40 deg temps with no sign of green belly. But to answer your question checking before work and skinning after should not be a problem.

Re: How Long Can Bobcat Sit Before Skinning? [Re: Uncle Fester] #552455
01/31/08 11:55 AM
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Re: How Long Can Bobcat Sit Before Skinning? [Re: Lynxcattrapper] #552483
01/31/08 12:05 PM
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I've had them sit out for up to eight hours in 60 degree wheather without a problem and over afternoon and night when in the forty's... I really like to skin them as soon as possible though.
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Re: How Long Can Bobcat Sit Before Skinning? [Re: Lone trapper] #552515
01/31/08 12:25 PM
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Thanks guys

Re: How Long Can Bobcat Sit Before Skinning? [Re: ] #552555
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I have found that fox's are worse it seems and like to skin the pretty quick. I love skinning foxs....


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Re: How Long Can Bobcat Sit Before Skinning? [Re: Lone trapper] #552562
01/31/08 12:54 PM
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Have yet to get a fox. Hopefully I'll catch my first one soon.

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