Re: Anyone tan a seal?
[Re: novatrapper01]
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01/24/21 06:56 PM
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How big is it?Some seals are as big as a bear. You can totally de-grease it with gas. But be careful not to blow yourself up.
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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01/24/21 07:41 PM
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I do skunks in gas after pickling.Gas really works well for degreasing but you have to wash and air out the skins if you use reg gas.naphtha will evaporate without leaving a smell.Never use any gas indoors to degrease skins-always outdoors.And dont light up a cig.If using gas to degrease keep it in a sealed container at all times.The big gobs of fat from the skin will be in the bottom of the container,and the gas can be poured off and re used indefinitely.Follow the same safety procedures as you do when using naphtha to dip traps in thinned paint.-Outdoors and away from any sparks. I degrease stuff before the pickle with dish soap and a scrubrush.That is sufficient for the majority of the skins I tan at home. If you're scared to blow yourself up,dont do it.
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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01/24/21 08:25 PM
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But Nova put in your will who gets your traps if you blow yourself up.
Don't forget the skulls if they are not blown up Lol, I’ll be sure to have my duds in order as they say before I start
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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Nova you might ask this in the Wilderness trapping forum. Some of the Alaskans may have some insight to add.
Osky
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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How do you catch seals? Can you post any pictures? Sounds very interesting since most of us will never have that opportunity. Thanks
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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Nova you might ask this in the Wilderness trapping forum. Some of the Alaskans may have some insight to add.
Osky Ok thanks !
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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How do you catch seals? Can you post any pictures? Sounds very interesting since most of us will never have that opportunity. Thanks We hunt them, I use a 22-250 and try to get a shot while they are on a rock out of water. But if they are in an area that’s only 15-20 ft deep then it’s fair game once they are in the water. We use a treble hook similar to what you would see on swamp people for retrieving from underwater. I only have one picture on my phone but I will try to take a few next day I get out. This was a really nice one. Around 300 lbs
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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I would try GUNK. It is a good engine cleaner. Dawn dish soap. Wouldn't you flesh them like a raccoon? Never seen or worked on a seal.
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Re: Anyone tan a seal?
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That sounds like a heck of a time!! Thank you for the pictures,.
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