Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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Looks good but I thought the legs go on the back. Dont take my word im no pro on mink.
Good job on the PA mink!
don't worry over the smart ones. catch the dumb ones, they pay the same.
i can do it because i dont know that i cant.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/03/12 11:09 PM
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Humm...3 for 3 that the rear legs should be on the back of the board. Guess I'll have to put a warm damp towel on it and try to swing them over to the other side of the board. Noel, Here is a close-up of the chin. The lower lip was trimmed, but it rolled a little bit and made it look bigger than it really was. Should I trim it some more? Thanks everyone for your input!
Last edited by Paul S; 01/03/12 11:10 PM. Reason: Added pic
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/03/12 11:14 PM
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Humm...3 for 3 that the rear legs should be on the back of the board. Guess I'll have to put a warm damp towel on it and try to swing them over to the other side of the board. Although having the legs on the same side of the board as the tail is preferred nowadays, I would not attempt to change it now as it should not affect the price you will get. You did a great job! You can put the legs on the tail side on all your future mink.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/04/12 12:01 AM
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You did a very nice job. Mink are my favorite to catch, and put up. I have talked to several fur buyers, and they have said back legs can be on back or front of board, and it will not affect price. I tuck my front legs in with card board wedges, and remove wedge when dry. All this does is allow for easier stacking, and gives them a uniform look. If that is the first you ever put up you did a great job. I have seen guys that have put up dozens not due nearly the job.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/04/12 12:01 AM
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I think most of us wish our first Mink put up looked that nice !
Couple small things, but overall you did very well.
- You could use 3 pins at the mouth to keep it in place as it dries. - Tuck the front legs in or pin them shut. - Legs to the tail side as mentioned.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/04/12 12:11 AM
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Can someone please post pic of a mink put up with back legs on back of board.
I seldom hunt or trap with cry babys and never twice!
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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Thanks for the nice compliments guys. I guess I thought that as long as the front legs were cut short to prevent rotting in the armpits, they could be left out on all furbearers. With regard to pleating the tail, I thought this was just an appearance thing and didn't realize it was the proper way to do a mink. I'll incorporate these changes on all future mink.
Shephard, this was not my first time to put up fur, but it was my first mink. I just started trapping last year.
BTW - I e-mailed my local country buyer to ask him if there will be a price difference between having the legs on the front or back. I'll let everyone know what he says.
Last edited by Paul S; 01/04/12 12:27 AM. Reason: Info added
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/04/12 12:31 AM
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Here is a close-up of the chin. The lower lip was trimmed, but it rolled a little bit and made it look bigger than it really was. Should I trim it some more? My bad its fine the way it is It looked like it was hanging loose Now wipe off that sawdust and go catch some more mink
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/04/12 12:35 AM
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Pleating is the preference of only some buyers.
My buyer will not even consider buying a Mink with a pleated tail.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/04/12 12:53 AM
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Now wipe off that sawdust and go catch some more mink Yeah, a little bit stuck to the pelt when I tumbled it. I'll brush it off with a stiff nylon bristled brush once it's completely dry. thanks
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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I knew what you meant when you described it. I didn't realize this should have been done. I may try to re-hydrate the tail and do this.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/04/12 01:50 AM
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I wouldn't mess with it at this point. It looks just fine, and nothing you have done will hurt its value. You have a better chance of doing more harm than good by trying to "fix" it.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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So, re-hydrating the pelt with a warm damp rag and adjusting it isn't a good idea? Or is that more like a last ditch effort to fix major issues rather than to make minor adjustments?
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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Rehydrating would only be recommended if you really screwed up. Nothing to worry about in your case.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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As keck said, don't bother now. They won't downgrade you. But next mink do that, they will upgrade you some I do the same thing on raccoon and otter aswell.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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Thanks all. I'll try to let you know what this mink brings when I sell it.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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Well, I heard back from my buyer. He will not make any deduction for having the legs on the front side since it's only one, but said they should be on the back side of the board in the future.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/05/12 12:17 AM
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you did a fine job , pleating the tail is a waste of time .do not pull the tail down tight and tack it out taunt , that thins out the fur on the lower back which is why some went to pleating them to bunch up the lower back fur. just tack it out as it lays when pull down on the board . you could have pinned the front leg holes shut or just left them a hair longer so there was a stub sticking out away . mouth is a little open but should be fine as is.
I sell many put up just about like you just did and get top dollar for them so don't sweat it.
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/05/12 12:21 AM
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Paul What is the material you flattened the tail with? Where did you get it? just
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/05/12 12:25 AM
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Just, It's a piece of old gutter guard. My parents had some that broke near the corners and such and replaced them. I took the old ones and cut them into pieces to use for holding tails flat. It takes a lot less pins this way. They are about $2 for a 4' piece at Lowes. Here is a link... http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?part...w&cId=PDIO1
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Re: Mink put-up, looking for feedback
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01/18/12 10:25 PM
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I said I'd let you know what I got for the mink, so here it is...$22.00. I was happy with that.
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