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Re: Skunk fat? [Re: Law Dog] #7291275
06/21/21 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Law Dog
If pure the heat rendered skunk oil and fat is about taint free even at room temps, sun rendered skunk oil carries more of a slight tainted smell but nothing overpowering it remains stable in the jar. I consider the heat rendered a good natural base for lures/baits and the sun rendered a ingredient to add to lures and baits.

Once the fat/grease settles out you have a paste base to work with that is somewhat freeze resistant in the fall.


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Looks good. I wish we had skunks around here

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Re: Skunk fat? [Re: oppossum1] #7291325
06/21/21 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by oppossum1
Law Dog I take it you pour off the oil on top to separate the oil and fat/grease?



Yes it separates over time if put in a cold then warm environment it will fog up the clear when warm the fat settles over time.


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Re: Skunk fat? [Re: AuthorTrapper] #7291862
06/22/21 08:04 PM
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Thank you Law Dog.


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Re: Skunk fat? [Re: AuthorTrapper] #7298898
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Sun rendered left heat rendered right still separating.

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