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Newbie fur handling question #226971
06/11/07 10:08 AM 06/11/07 10:08 AM
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I have been seeing reference to turning furs right side out instead of inside out for drying. When I was trapping as a teen, it was all inside out. What is the latest & best methods, and drying times etc??? I saw where it was recommended to turn inside out for the first 20 hours then turn right side out for the final drying time. More details????
Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: contender] #226977
06/11/07 10:21 AM 06/11/07 10:21 AM
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get Hal's book "Fur Handling 2000". covers all that stuff pretty well. and there are only certain furs that you turn right-side out, alot are still skin-side out.

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Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: Rpowers] #226989
06/11/07 10:35 AM 06/11/07 10:35 AM
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New FHA fur handling book is now online http://www.furharvesters.com/PDF/pelthandling.pdf

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Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: VikesBull] #227069
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John Epler from PA has a new book as well that covers it well.
Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: VikesBull] #227081
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 Originally Posted By: vikesbull
New FHA fur handling book is now online http://www.furharvesters.com/PDF/pelthandling.pdf


Should be mandatory reading. Very good link
Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: WhiskeyJack] #227133
06/11/07 01:03 PM 06/11/07 01:03 PM
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Contender, what kind of fur are you asking about? As has been stated it varies from species to species what they want.
Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: Bushmaster] #227151
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I agree with BML, check out John's books, everything from Ginseng to Fur Handling...he know his stuff!
Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: foxman13] #227152
06/11/07 01:22 PM 06/11/07 01:22 PM
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Matt Jones has a video also called "After the Catch".

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Re: Newbie fur handling question [Re: Bottomline] #228029
06/12/07 10:07 AM 06/12/07 10:07 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I'll check out the websites and the books.
I was refering to almost all types of furs, but I guess mostly, muskrat, coon, fox, coyote, skunk, bobcat, otter, etc that are case skinned.
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