Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Old coy]
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03/03/21 11:05 PM
03/03/21 11:05 PM
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Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 4,949 Aliceville, Kansas 43
Yukon John
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Skinned my first beaver this evening...easier than a yote or badger, but that doesn't mean I did a real good job! Lol Just a matter of the knack of where to cut, I'm thinking.
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Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Old coy]
#7203810
03/03/21 11:58 PM
03/03/21 11:58 PM
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Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 1,719 Iowa
CTRAPS
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Good idea on the setters and safeties. You won't regret those purchases. Good luck!
Life Member: ITA, IBA & NRA. Member of SA, FTA & NTA
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Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Yukon John]
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03/04/21 12:48 AM
03/04/21 12:48 AM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 12,312 South Ga - Almost Florida
Swamp Wolf
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Skinned my first beaver this evening...easier than a yote or badger, but that doesn't mean I did a real good job! Lol Just a matter of the knack of where to cut, I'm thinking. Build yourself a beaver trough for skinning. Keeps you from chasing that fat rascal all over a flat surface.
Thank God For Your Blessings! Never Half-Arse Anything!
Resource Protection Service
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Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Swamp Wolf]
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03/04/21 01:01 AM
03/04/21 01:01 AM
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Posts: 4,949 Aliceville, Kansas 43
Yukon John
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Skinned my first beaver this evening...easier than a yote or badger, but that doesn't mean I did a real good job! Lol Just a matter of the knack of where to cut, I'm thinking. Build yourself a beaver trough for skinning. Keeps you from chasing that fat rascal all over a flat surface. I will Swamp, if I get serious in the beaver game...right now I'm just trying to get good enough to help some friends out. I can't stand beaver, they have no rhyme or reason to what they do. I've been trying to get one for a year, and finally connected, I just don't get it.
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Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Old coy]
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03/04/21 01:03 AM
03/04/21 01:03 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 34,872 Central, SD
Law Dog
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Beaver are dumb until you pinch one then look out they get a PHD pretty quickly. Suckers for that castor scent.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Old coy]
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03/04/21 10:06 AM
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Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 697 Ontario
Saskfly
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I have read lots of horror stories of how difficult skinning and fleshing beaver can be. I am a little concerned about diving into the first trap setting session and maybe catching two or three beaver in the first check! It seems like the possibility of multiple catches is pretty high. Not really knowing what to expect in the time required to put them up is a little spooky! Nice thing about beaver is they are probably the nicest animal to skin in regards to what my daughter calls the "yuck" factor. You can also have them sit for awhile before going bad on you. If I catch a bunch you can rough skin them and fold the pelt meat side in and they are okay in a cool spot like that for day or two until you can get at them.
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Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Law Dog]
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03/04/21 11:22 AM
03/04/21 11:22 AM
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 436 Northern Wisconsin
NorthenTrapper
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A good fleshing knife is a must you will kill yourself with a cheap dull one, I use hoops and pig rings it’s the way to go as it shapes the hides for you almost fool proof. Is that a possum to the left of the last beaver or is that a mutant cat?
“We will visit the Holy Land and see those places hallowed by the footsteps of the Savior,” -Lincoln
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Re: Beaver trapping prep
[Re: Old coy]
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03/04/21 09:59 PM
03/04/21 09:59 PM
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Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 172 new york
banchee
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brother you dont want those blake and lamb 44s they are no good for beaver , i will be happy to trade you out some duke number 3s .............am kidding good luck and if you can get you some more of the bl 44 i have used them for many years they rock!
TOMMY HAYES
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