This is my first year trapping and I drew a fisher and bobcat tag. As always fall was busy with deer and duck hunting so I didn’t get traps out as soon as I would have liked. I finally put some coon traps out on 11/30 and slowly added a couple dirt holes and cubby sets throughout the week. After a week of checking traps I was starting to get discouraged and was second guessing my set locations. Went out and checked the line this morning and was more than thrilled that I had a fisher in my dirt hole set. I would like to get it tanned and leave the paw pads and nails on. I looked on YouTube and on some past threads on here and couldn’t find any videos on how to skin it “taxidermy” style only to sell commercially. Looking for some feedback on where I could find a couple videos to watch.

Congrats on your fisher.
Skin the feet right down to the last knuckle on each toe,dont split the feet,pull them inside out.Once you got all the bone removed you can trim off any fat at the pads with a scissors.
Another option if your not sure of your ability is to call the taxidermist and just freeze the animal whole.Some taxidermists prefer to get animals that way instead of trying to repair mistakes from skinning later on.

Congratulations too bad the dog doesn't look too impressed lol. Also like the little box on the back of your pack basket. Did you add that yourself?

Nice Catch!

Yep as stated case skin it.Skin the toes right down to last knuckle.Congrats.

wtg congrats

I picked up the basket used. Not sure if that guy added the box or not but it sure is nice to have

Congratulations on your catch!

Congrats on your fisher. Your dog looks worried, like maybe he’ll be next ? 😆

Deep in thought!

Youtube has some videos on how to skin other animals(coyotes,fox,otter) leaving the feat on. And a couple detailed on how to skin out the feet. Same process on a fischer. Take your time, good chance you will make a hole or 2 being new to it. Don't worry you can sew em up and won't even notice em. I still do and have been doing it for a couple years now.

Thanks guys. Coon creek outdoors actually just uploaded a video today detailing a fox like this. Another question. Can I send the pelt in green or do I have to dry it first? Or does it depend on what the tannery wants?

That is going to depend on the tannery. I would think someone in your area would flesh it that is on here. If you were local I would say to bring it over and skin, flesh and stretch it for you. Its not like it is a great feat for someone with experience.