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Mink Glands #6208094
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Are mink gland effective in k9 or cat lures? Are they commonly used in these formulations?

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6208132
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Mink glands are very effective to both. A good ingredient alone but in formulation it makes a great curiosity lure for canines and cats. Adam

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6208147
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I used a lure for the first time this year that had a strong presence of mink glands in it and it probably accounted for the most coyotes. I was so impressed I bought bought a pint of glands from Adam to play with myself.

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6210220
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What is the best way to hold the mink musk so the musk odor won't die off over time?


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Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6212676
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good question! I know theres a wide variation in how mink glands smell from commercial dealers. I've smelled a few that no more resembled mink than chicken feet! My guess is they was ground up scrotums. Every thing ive read says don't grind them until just before using. I can never collect enough to ever get a opportunity to play with them. But definitely helps a predator attractant


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Re: Mink Glands [Re: trappergbus] #6212755
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Originally Posted By: trappergbus
What is the best way to hold the mink musk so the musk odor won't die off over time?


Don't use sodium benzoate to preserve. Use salt with a little glycerine oil. Then put in a freezer. Best way I've found to carry over mink glands and keep them from freezer burn. Funky odor mink glands is a result of sodium benzoate. Learned that the hard way long ago.

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Thanks for all the replies.

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6212773
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How do you guys grind your glands?

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6212857
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Meat Grinder, make sure to wear safety glasses or they will squirt you in the eye. Mink glands will definitely clear ones sinuses.

Re: Mink Glands [Re: andy weiser] #6212866
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Originally Posted By: andy weiser
Originally Posted By: trappergbus
What is the best way to hold the mink musk so the musk odor won't die off over time?


Don't use sodium benzoate to preserve. Use salt with a little glycerine oil. Then put in a freezer. Best way I've found to carry over mink glands and keep them from freezer burn. Funky odor mink glands is a result of sodium benzoate. Learned that the hard way long ago.
Andy do you feel as if the odd smell affects there overall performance? OR Due to their chemical make-up still being present. A nonissue


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Re: Mink Glands [Re: John-Chagnon] #6212867
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Originally Posted By: John-Chagnon
Meat Grinder, make sure to wear safety glasses or they will squirt you in the eye. Mink glands will definitely clear ones sinuses.
AND A BARF BAG!!!


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Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6212991
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I don't think preserving them with Sodium B. Makes them a inferior ingredient but definitely knocks down the fresh mink odor.

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6213193
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I salt most of my mink glands just so I don't tie up freezer space. Glands will keep almost forever packed in salt. Mink glands from my experience will fade in a short time once ground. That is why it is recommended to grind them before adding to a mixture. Some materials help hold the odor longer. I have just recently discovered a material that holds the strong mink odor and will not fade out. Secret of course but adding ground glands to a mixture right away will help. Adam

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6213210
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Originally Posted By: wkimble1
How do you guys grind your glands?


partially frozen in a 3 cup food chopper


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Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6213350
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I have just recently discovered a material that holds the strong mink odor and will not fade out. Secret of course


LMAO. What is the purpose of that post?


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Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6213403
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Danny there is more to the post then that. Packing mink glands in salt is the best way to store and preserve mink glands as you can read in other post people have used sodium benzoate so that alone should be helpful. Also for the average trapper playing with lures it is just best to grind right before adding to a lure or bait to give the best chance of holding the mink odor. Adam

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6213443
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And in the end,to an animal,I don't think it makes any difference.

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6213466
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Last weekend I ground some Mink & Rat glands I bought from Adam in a cheap blender I picked up, my kitchen still has the Mink aroma! cool

Re: Mink Glands [Re: wkimble1] #6213471
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tbn in what way does it not matter to an animal? I think there is a big difference between flat mink glands and strong mink glands.

Re: Mink Glands [Re: andy weiser] #6213754
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Thanks Andy, I'll try that..


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