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Boarding fisher #8357199
03/04/25 12:05 PM
03/04/25 12:05 PM
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W NY
Turtledale Offline OP
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When putting up fisher how long do you leave the front legs. I've noticed in a lot of videos full length front legs before turning. Not cut closer like coon or mink etc.....


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Re: Boarding fisher [Re: Turtledale] #8357210
03/04/25 12:37 PM
03/04/25 12:37 PM
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im not sure if its right or not but i always have left legs long on all fur that is sold fur out short legs on fur in

Re: Boarding fisher [Re: Turtledale] #8357255
03/04/25 01:45 PM
03/04/25 01:45 PM
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I cut mine at the elbows. Longer won't hurt though. Easier to tuck them in.

Re: Boarding fisher [Re: Turtledale] #8357344
03/04/25 04:09 PM
03/04/25 04:09 PM
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Northern Maine
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I leave them long.


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Re: Boarding fisher [Re: Turtledale] #8357891
03/05/25 09:21 AM
03/05/25 09:21 AM
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Turtledale Offline OP
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Thanks for the responses. Fisher have fur on their front legs and top of paws that's beautiful. Not sure if anyone utilizes it. I'll leave them long.


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Re: Boarding fisher [Re: Turtledale] #8357911
03/05/25 09:51 AM
03/05/25 09:51 AM
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Pennsylvania
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I cut bottom of elbow.
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Re: Boarding fisher [Re: Turtledale] #8358652
03/06/25 06:48 AM
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Thanks hern. That's how I've done it before. Wasn't sure if the market wanted them long now.
That one has a heck of a bruise on It's hip.


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Re: Boarding fisher [Re: Turtledale] #8358702
03/06/25 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Turtledale
Thanks Hern. That one has a heck of a bruise on Its hip.
Caught by rear foot, on 10' cable extension.

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