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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1726830
01/11/10 05:57 PM
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I'm not sure what you are asking, The heads on all critters are basically the same. Ears, then Eyes, then nose and your done!


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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1726832
01/11/10 05:57 PM
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No yotes here but this is what I do with the fox.

Wrapping newspaper around the pelt will help with the grip. Keep tension on the pelt and use the knife to cut the membrane around the head. It should "roll" pretty easy with the tension and the cutting. I use a screwdriver to remove the ear cartilage. Once this is done continue on down to the eyes. Until you get use to "seeing" where the eyes are you can "feel" for them.

Hope this helps.


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Re: skinnig help [Re: HobbieTrapper] #1726837
01/11/10 05:59 PM
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Congrats on your first coyote.


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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1726957
01/11/10 07:09 PM
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I wouldn't think so, as long as you didn't break the hide.


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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1726969
01/11/10 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted By: nbtrapperman
i just had a very hard time skinning the head and i have no idea why. could it have been because of my method of dispatch which was BFT?


A big bloody mass of jello on top the skull always makes it interesting. grin

Don't sweat it, they get easier. Take your time and when in doubt always cut high.


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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1727005
01/11/10 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted By: nbtrapperman
no i didnt break the hide but once i got to the snout it just wouldnt budge


Did you cut the lips loose?


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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1727026
01/11/10 07:25 PM
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Once you cut them "free" at the corners of the mouth the pelt normally pulls easy down to the nose.

Last edited by HobbieTrapper; 01/11/10 07:25 PM.

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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1727055
01/11/10 07:33 PM
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I do not have a picture. Sorry.


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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1727056
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go thru the mouth then resume as you would normally.


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Re: skinnig help [Re: ] #1727074
01/11/10 07:37 PM
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Stick your fingers in his mouth and pull on the lips.


Just ask your mommy...
Re: skinnig help [Re: HobbieTrapper] #1727096
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Does this help?



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Re: skinnig help [Re: Blackdog] #1727107
01/11/10 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted By: Blackdog
Stick your fingers in his mouth and pull on the lips.


lol......


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Re: skinnig help [Re: HobbieTrapper] #1727128
01/11/10 07:49 PM
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Alabama 17 !!!!!!!!!
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1st furbearer i ever skint was a coon,I really messed up skinnin the head out on dat 1!just keep at it,you'll git better!


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Re: skinnig help [Re: HobbieTrapper] #1727184
01/11/10 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted By: HobbieTrapper
Originally Posted By: Blackdog
Stick your fingers in his mouth and pull on the lips.


lol......


I was serious. After i get past the eyes. I hook my finger in the lips and pull/cut till i can cut the bottom lip off. Its allot easier then it sounds.


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