1st cat that I've prepared for market, I want to make stretchers of the proper dimensions as this is a generic one of one of my friends. Pictures only show so much I understand, but just want some feedback. Actually had to rehydrate as I found that my garage won't allow me to wait overnight, lol.

Looks good to me.

Nice put-up!

That looks nicely done. Trappers always talk about the lengths of cats when stretched, but there’s also width requirements that are measured by the buyers. If you’re not within those parameters it can affect the grade.
Cat width measurements: under 32” - 6”w, 32-36” - 7”w, 36-40” - 8”w, 40”+ - 9”w. Pelt length is from nose to base of tail and width measurement is taken halfway on pelt. Just some more info to help get the most out of those cats!

Great info coy, thanks!

I would say you done a good job.

This is the worst %#*&! example of a poor job on a Bobcat! Sorry but you asked for it!

I'll try better next time...thanks for your honesty.

my opinion, NOT square on the back/tail area.... like old coy said measured nose to base of tail.... potentially another 1.5 inch in length... The front legs appear to be cut short... cut them at or just below the dew claw pad, the end of the legs should reach the tuffs on the chin.. it gives extra length to show off the white in the legs, gives the appearance of a longer/wider belly... make sure to scrub the grease out of the crotch area after dried....

Noted, thanks kris!

Our bobcats get maybe 2 hrs to dry before turning, they also get a very thin dusting of baby powder, talcum powder on the leather side.
I would agree with front legs too short and we always leave the bottom lip on, not needed but we do.
Borax that belly too.

I pay attention when Nevada guys talk about bobcat put up, they have it down.

In general it looks nice. I agree the the front legs were cut too short. They want all the inches of white with black spots possible. Also the face and neck look too fat. By using stretchers with a narrowed nose and neck you will gain length = more money. Another tip is to dry them hanging nose down with the fur combed toward the head (against the grain). When dried this way the follicles of each hair set standing up and the fur will look much fuller = more money.

Not bad at all. I like a narrower pointier head, but as you already stated, not your stretcher. I used to cut the front legs like you did, but nowadays the buyers want them as long as you can get them. But honestly, they won't dock you much, if any for legs that length. I rehydrate practically all my cats to turn them. Just the way I like to do it, dry them over night with the front legs straight out so that they dry well all around the base. When I go out in the morning I pull the first one off the board, wrap it in a warm damp towel and by the time I've pulled the next couple off and wrapped them in towels the first is ready to turn. Everything goes fast and easy, no fighting turning them, no worries about ripping and no borax or worries about curing like the no turn guys. When I turn them I then put the front legs straight up in the "Nevada stretch" style.

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I caught these two and put them up with feet on to send to tannery. It took me a little time to get them stretched as they were like my 3rd or 4th bobcats to put up. I do everything basically the same when I put them up for market. I always make sure my front and back legs are cut as long as I can cut them. When stretched and on the boards it makes the belly appear longer than it actually is. Just my opinion.

If I get some traps back out, and get another one I'll post it.