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Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack #6726562
01/12/20 08:39 PM
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Besides the meat -- this is the only thing that I haven't been harvesting and am looking for the best way to do so and trying to decide if it is worth it. --- suggestions please.

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726568
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I use to just squeeze my into a glass jars with a tight tops, never had it go bad. And pretty much just sat in the shed in until I needed to put more in or take some out.

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726643
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I snip the end off... squeeze it into 1 oz jars ang just freeze it until needed.

A little goes a long way.


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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726850
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I dry the oil stones with the oil inside,then I put them in the freezer until I have enough to fill a gallon jar.I fill the gallon jar with the dry stones then fill the jar with mineral oil.Then age this for 1 year in a root cellar or cold room in the basement.Then I drain off the mineral oil for use in lure,or alone,and refill the jar with new oil(same stones).You can do this several times,then make a new batch.You can use the spent stones for a lure/bait. [Linked Image]
After a year the mineral oil will be brown and have a powerful oil stone oil smell.
You can see a bit of the brown mineral oil in the bottom of the jar.

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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: Boco] #6726854
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Originally Posted by Boco
I dry the oil stones with the oil inside,then I put them in the freezer until I have enough to fill a gallon jar.I fill the gallon jar with the dry stones then fill the jar with mineral oil.Then age this for 1 year in a root cellar or cold room in the basement.Then I drain off the mineral oil for use in lure,or alone,and refill the jar with new oil(same stones).You can do this several times,then make a new batch.You can use the spent stones for a lure/bait. [Linked Image]
After a year the mineral oil will be brown and have a powerful oil stone oil smell.
You can see a bit of the brown mineral oil in the bottom of the jar.


Are you using this for beaver and/or canines ?

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726857
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I use some in several lures and baits for multiple species.I use it strait for some applications also.
And only a small amount for beaver lure either strait or with castor and other goodies.
Its a key ingredient in a heck of a bear lure.

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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726897
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How much $ for some of your Bear lure Boco?


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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726907
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I don't sell lure 330,used to make some for guys that like to sit on stands.


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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726908
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I freeze my oil sacs fresh and at the end of the season I squeeze out the oil and sell that by the quart. I also am still able to use or sell the empty sacs as there is still residual oil there.


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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726924
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So the oil can just be stored in a canning jar? frozen or on the shelf?

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726929
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I sell it to somebody else at that point and it becomes their problem. LOL


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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726993
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[Linked Image]

here is some i salted like he did in the video. I pulled a couple out and laid them on top so you could see them. you can also see how much oil the salt absorbs. i grind the salted aged sacs up in bait. ( i dont wash them though like he does) i also use that salt. it is very hard. in order to get it granular again i put in a coffee can and bust it up good, a little at a time with a hammer handle. i like to make fake beaver slides. put a fresh peeled stick up the bank about 3 feet and sprinkle a little of that salt on the slide

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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6726997
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great thread









Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: Boco] #6727114
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Originally Posted by Boco
I don't sell lure 330,used to make some for guys that like to sit on stands.

Thats what Id use it for.

Ive used castor & Bacon grease lure before...with some success


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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6727250
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sell him the recipe cheap ya tightwad. laugh









Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6727337
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I slice them with a knife and squeeze liquid into a jar or bottle and done.

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: pcr2] #6727346
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Originally Posted by pcr2
sell him the recipe cheap ya tightwad. laugh

Oh Id Trade for it...if I had something Boco Needed?


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Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack [Re: H2ORat] #6727604
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I gave you a good hint there,now think fishy and sweet. Now go out there hunting and experiment a little and come up with something of your own.
The best part is working out a lure that works for you.It gets you out in the bush.


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