Pa skinner made that basket because I just wanted one made to my liking
Everything in its place

Would please post a pic of the interior?

Oneoldboot
Pic not the best

Another 8 today gna set a new swamp tmrw run that for a week once I hit 50 I'm gna start focusing on coon more try an get 50 of them but any way 32 down 18 more to go back to the skinning shack I go

Thanks wetdog! I am always interested in how others keep their gear from bouncing and shifting around.

Wetdog says-
--- My grays an small reds 53/4
Large red 61/2
Small yote 9 ---

I go 9" on Coyote as well.
Greys, I have 5 1/2" & 6" boards, but use mainly 6"
Reds, I use 5 1/2", bottle nose boards.

Wetdog, Your Reds seem wide to me. And Coyote seems flared at skirt. (could just be the pic)
I use narrow boards and sorta pleat the skirt. This keeps the fur dense in the rump & hips area. Presents a uniformed look. No Tee Pee shaped fur.
Thanks for you answers, Wetdog.

Like this on Coyotes...


and Red/Grey Fox...


5 1/2" Red Fox boards, pleated rumps

oneoldboot, Dave Dressler makes a great 'trappers bag' if you're interested in a bag.
I had him make me two with detachable shoulder strap.
He lives near Dutch's shop. Dutch also sold them.
If you need Dave's phone number, PM me.

Hern I like your put ups been thinking about bottle nose boards but with fur prices I tan most everything. And I just can't sell a yote they look to good in the man cave. Also the reason the ears look like the cartilage is still in the ear. All ears are taxidermy style takes a little longer but the end justifys the extra time will post a few pics of last years Tan's. Good luck and stay safe

It's official I'm a mink trapper now caught my first ever mink today little female but none the less my first just had to sit back on the bank and take that moment in for a few I've been a trapper since I was a teenager but just started actually targeting mink last season an finally today was the day after many many empty trap checks ...also got three rats the catch fell off pretty quick so I'm gna pull out of there tmrw and head down the road to the next swamp that's 35 rats and a mink in that location

Now the question is do I just tan the mink or get it mounted ?

Congats deathdealer I would get in mounted on a peace of drift wood from catch site.

Thanks a lot .. Yea if I do go the mount route I was gna get a peice of something down in the swamp I'm not paying for wood ha... Any ideas on what something like that would run? It's just a small female

On average 200-275 depending on what you choose. A little pricey put seeing it every day PRICE LESS!

Nice catch pa skinner congrats

Decided I'd put some of my pics up. Had to let three cats go so far. Guaranteed I won't snag one in season
Got my first coyote double last week
Last week has been hot for the reds and greys

Nice patrapper

Yesterday my brother hooked up with his first yote. Nice large male. Right at 49" on the board.

Great pictures guys!

PAtrapper37, looks like you have a lot of help on your line!

Lol all kinds of help. Got another yote this morning
Just wish they could help me skin and flesh

Didn't expect much today. As I only had a short line out.