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Putting up fur #6638130
10/12/19 10:16 AM
10/12/19 10:16 AM
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Trapper John MD Offline OP
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I have trapped a few years now not the best but love it. I have always sold my fur in the round. But I am thinking about finishing the fur I catch this year. I have never done it but figured with the fur prices being pretty low it might be a good time to learn. Any advice would be appreciated in this part of the country nobody traps. I the only one around here no one to ask. Thanks for ya'll help

Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6638234
10/12/19 01:55 PM
10/12/19 01:55 PM
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northern indiana
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Sent you a PM I have some DVDs if you like them.

Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6639417
10/14/19 10:47 AM
10/14/19 10:47 AM
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Swords Creek, VA
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Trapper John, check out coon creek on youtube it really helped me in my journey of putting up fur. Eric

Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6639689
10/14/19 08:10 PM
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Alabama
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Trapper John MD Offline OP
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Thanks for the help fellas

Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6639710
10/14/19 08:31 PM
10/14/19 08:31 PM
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Houghton Lake, MI
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Get a fur handling manual. I downloaded the nafa manual when I started. Still reference it time to time just to make sure I am doing fur right. Read it, study it and keep it handy. I know my choice of manual may start some controversy but that is the one I chose. The manual will tell you how to do the to an industry standard. To learn technique watch you tube. Remember they may not do the same cuts always but you can learn some tricks, you are just using it for a visual. You tube will show you things a manual can't. Good knives is the one thing I learned are a must. Good luck....


Wish I had more time to trap....
Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6639719
10/14/19 08:40 PM
10/14/19 08:40 PM
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NC, Orange Co.
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The Professional Fur Handling DVD Set is well worth the $20 price.


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Re: Putting up fur [Re: ABeardedTrapper] #6640180
10/15/19 09:11 AM
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West Cent IL
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Originally Posted by ABeardedTrapper
Trapper John, check out coon creek on youtube it really helped me in my journey of putting up fur. Eric

Same here
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Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6640222
10/15/19 10:25 AM
10/15/19 10:25 AM
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northern indiana
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I'd recommend after the catch by Matt Jones

Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6640318
10/15/19 12:46 PM
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100 Mile House, BC Can
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The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.






Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6641003
10/16/19 11:52 AM
10/16/19 11:52 AM
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Northern Illinois
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my boys really like the dvds in the link QuietButDeadly posted it is a good instructional dvd and I learned a lot from it as well. coon creek also has great videos on fur handling and explains very well what he is doing.

Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6672973
11/22/19 09:20 PM
11/22/19 09:20 PM
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MISSISSIPPI
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look up pelt handling for profit ,it was put out by fur harvesters auction inc. you can print it for free .its full of useful information and the board sizes are the standard that fur harvester auctions want their pelts to be,hope this helps.


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Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6672981
11/22/19 09:28 PM
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look up pelt handling for profit ,it was put out by fur harvesters auction inc. you can print it for free .its full of useful information and the board sizes are the standard that fur harvester auctions want their pelts to be,hope this helps.oh yeah,spend the money and buy a GOOD fleshing knife ,i would recomend a weibe elite a necker 600 or a post fleshing knife and a clean up flesher weibe small pelt skraper .get a good knife to start with ,will make the job easier


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Re: Putting up fur [Re: ABeardedTrapper] #6674160
11/24/19 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ABeardedTrapper
Trapper John, check out coon creek on youtube it really helped me in my journey of putting up fur. Eric




Coon Creek Outdoors' Professional Fur Handling Series has really helped me also, it's one of the best resources out there on putting up fur.


Let's go Brandon!
Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6683937
12/05/19 11:04 AM
12/05/19 11:04 AM
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Join your states trappers association and I'm sure they have a fur handling clinic at some point in time or I'd bet there will be someone who lives close by that may help you get started in the right direction.
Nothing against watching a video from the internet but I'd rather support those who protect our right to trap and snare these renewable resources.


Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6683979
12/05/19 11:54 AM
12/05/19 11:54 AM
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To piggy back on what Allan is saying in person is great. I had the opportunity of my local country buyer in ohio back in the day saying he would just show us how he wanted it done so he got the fur his way. Investment for him and me really. He got higher quality fur and I learned it his way. Over the years since i have noticed a difference in what buyers want to see. If you are selling to a local guy ask him how he wants it done and he will likely just show you in person. Free training really and insures the quality of fur for them as well.


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Re: Putting up fur [Re: Trapper John MD] #6689303
12/10/19 06:50 PM
12/10/19 06:50 PM
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IL - Shawnee Ntl Forest
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I've seen this guy's YouTube videos and he definitely knows what he's doing!!!
That said - how does he get the leather side so white??


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