Thank you for the effort and share of the raccoon fleshing task.

You are to be commended for that excellent, most informative, educational series of demonstrations. Bravo!

The videos were very comprehensive in each step-by-step production.

Jonathan

Yes this is after drying them. They turn a nice golden brown like fish in fresh grease.


I use rubber bands but not like that on fox. I go all the way around the board and use it to make the legs lay flat against the chest. or chin.

Thanks Jonathon.


I don't even trap, I just make videos Buzzard.

Well I like fish in fresh grease

I would like to also compliment you on your efforts at making these for everyone !! They are really informative.

I hope they prove an example to others for more brief but very concise instruction.

This is what fur takers really need more instruction in the put up of fur, way to many people forgo it to just be a trapper!!

Hi Michael,
Nice job on the fleshing video. I'm going to have to try the catfish pliers--good idea.
Before I wedge the skin I take an old, dull chefs/cake knife and draw it lightly over the leather--you'll be amazed how much grease, dirt, and loose hair comes off the leather.
Yes, I do the rubber band thing on the front legs of the beaver pelts and they look 200% better.
Thanks for sharing the good video.
Bob Sheedy

Excellent post....this definately needs to be archived...Tom

Thanks M. Howard. I watched the videos when you first posted them and that's how I learned for the most part. Got a good review from my fur buyer this year (my first year selling fur). He was really pleased with how well I put up my fur and told me it was the best he's seen in a long time by a rookie. I was worried that I had done some stuff wrong but I guess not. Thanks again.

GOOD JOB Mr Howard.....