Yepper, it only takes an inch or so to keep it hooked over the beam.

how about case skinned plus having the tail left on for display purposes only? I might try this....

I told you guys how to keep the beaver on the beam. No need to leave a bit un opened at the head.

Any thoughts on this? I'd like to try it, too.

I cut from the base of the sternum to the tail, cut around the tail and around the vent then hang by the tail to finish. Finish the cut to open after fleshing on my beam.

I've done cased with tail...take your time, it's not too bad..unless you are clean skinning....looks good in my opinion. You can make your opening from the feet to the base of tail on the underside. I can get some pics

im going to start case skinning all my dinks I already made a few boards for drying them people all the time are wanting a few for projects they wont bring any money any how so I will start finding a good use for then the dinks I figure will make a easy to sew cold weather hat