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Freezing Otter #7234307
04/03/21 05:35 PM
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Brian Mongeau Offline OP
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I caught an incidental otter this morning at a nuisance beaver job. Does it have to be completely dry to freeze, or can I just wrap it up and freeze while still wet? Not sure what I want to do with it yet, skin and tan or mount, just don't want to ruin it.
Thanks.

Re: Freezing Otter [Re: Brian Mongeau] #7234310
04/03/21 05:39 PM
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Can freeze it wet...but better to at least pop it several times to get most water out of it. I prefer to flesh them with damp hair.

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Re: Freezing Otter [Re: Brian Mongeau] #7234320
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If It were me I'd dry It completely then freeze It.


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Re: Freezing Otter [Re: Brian Mongeau] #7234329
04/03/21 06:03 PM
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Thanks guys. It's hanging to dry. I'll go out and towel it off a bit.

Re: Freezing Otter [Re: Brian Mongeau] #7234331
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If it were me I would turn it in to the G&F.


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Re: Freezing Otter [Re: MJM] #7234355
04/03/21 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MJM
If it were me I would turn it in to the G&F.

That's probably where it's headed MJM. I already sent an email and reported it to our wildlife biologist that approves the permits. Our otter season ended 3/15, but just in case I can get the tag, I want to preserve it. They may tell me to turn it in, dispose of it or grant a tag.
During season, they want the carcass, so they will get that either way. Biologist will get back to me Monday, I've known him for 22 years and he's really good about this stuff. Thanks.

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From what I have seen most are good about things like that. I had to turn one in a few years ago.


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Re: Freezing Otter [Re: Brian Mongeau] #7234400
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See if you can get it tanned and give it to a kids educational program if they will allow that, I have 2 mink I have permits for that are going that way this year.


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Re: Freezing Otter [Re: MJM] #7234423
04/03/21 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MJM
From what I have seen most are good about things like that. I had to turn one in a few years ago.

This one is only my 4th otter. First one I had mounted, second was tanned. Third was same circumstances as this one, but in RI. No season at all in RI so had to turn it in. No big deal if I can't keep it, I stopped skinning for fur a few years ago. I just hate to toss such a nice pelt.

Re: Freezing Otter [Re: Brian Mongeau] #7234455
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I've never kept otter in the freezer to long but my spring beaver I kepp until fall. I skin when dry then wet down the flesh side of the hide and wrap up tight and put in the freezer. I would think this would work for a otter.

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Re: Freezing Otter [Re: Brian Mongeau] #7235657
04/05/21 03:11 PM
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Biologist approved, tag being sent. Now to decide what to do with it.

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