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skunk fur looks clipped #7700719
10/25/22 08:14 PM
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8117 Steve R Offline OP
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I caught a skunk today that has an area on its back about 3 inches in diameter with shorter hair. It looks like maybe the guard hair is missing in this area. The underfur looks fine. What causes this and is it worth selling? One of the stripes is partially in this area. I skinned it and its in the freezer, but not sure if its worth putting up.

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Re: skunk fur looks clipped [Re: 8117 Steve R] #7700818
10/25/22 09:25 PM
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Show a pic and I will tell you what it is.

Last edited by Boco; 10/25/22 09:25 PM.

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Re: skunk fur looks clipped [Re: 8117 Steve R] #7700959
10/25/22 11:59 PM
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For the most part skunks are late primers. And prime skunks Is what the industry wants, so any blemishes are going to down grade that skunk.


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Re: skunk fur looks clipped [Re: 8117 Steve R] #7701121
10/26/22 08:11 AM
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I will take a pic when I put up fur next month.


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