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Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack

Posted By: H2ORat

Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 12:39 AM

Besides the meat -- this is the only thing that I haven't been harvesting and am looking for the best way to do so and trying to decide if it is worth it. --- suggestions please.
Posted By: Yoda

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 12:45 AM

I use to just squeeze my into a glass jars with a tight tops, never had it go bad. And pretty much just sat in the shed in until I needed to put more in or take some out.
Posted By: 330-Trapper

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 01:27 AM

I snip the end off... squeeze it into 1 oz jars ang just freeze it until needed.

A little goes a long way.
Posted By: Boco

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 04:05 AM

I dry the oil stones with the oil inside,then I put them in the freezer until I have enough to fill a gallon jar.I fill the gallon jar with the dry stones then fill the jar with mineral oil.Then age this for 1 year in a root cellar or cold room in the basement.Then I drain off the mineral oil for use in lure,or alone,and refill the jar with new oil(same stones).You can do this several times,then make a new batch.You can use the spent stones for a lure/bait. [Linked Image]
After a year the mineral oil will be brown and have a powerful oil stone oil smell.
You can see a bit of the brown mineral oil in the bottom of the jar.
Posted By: Mr. Ed

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by Boco
I dry the oil stones with the oil inside,then I put them in the freezer until I have enough to fill a gallon jar.I fill the gallon jar with the dry stones then fill the jar with mineral oil.Then age this for 1 year in a root cellar or cold room in the basement.Then I drain off the mineral oil for use in lure,or alone,and refill the jar with new oil(same stones).You can do this several times,then make a new batch.You can use the spent stones for a lure/bait. [Linked Image]
After a year the mineral oil will be brown and have a powerful oil stone oil smell.
You can see a bit of the brown mineral oil in the bottom of the jar.


Are you using this for beaver and/or canines ?
Posted By: Boco

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 04:16 AM

I use some in several lures and baits for multiple species.I use it strait for some applications also.
And only a small amount for beaver lure either strait or with castor and other goodies.
Its a key ingredient in a heck of a bear lure.
Posted By: 330-Trapper

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 05:02 AM

How much $ for some of your Bear lure Boco?
Posted By: Boco

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 05:13 AM

I don't sell lure 330,used to make some for guys that like to sit on stands.
Posted By: beaverpeeler

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 05:14 AM

I freeze my oil sacs fresh and at the end of the season I squeeze out the oil and sell that by the quart. I also am still able to use or sell the empty sacs as there is still residual oil there.
Posted By: H2ORat

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 05:50 AM

So the oil can just be stored in a canning jar? frozen or on the shelf?
Posted By: beaverpeeler

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 05:58 AM

I sell it to somebody else at that point and it becomes their problem. LOL
Posted By: danny clifton

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 11:12 AM

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here is some i salted like he did in the video. I pulled a couple out and laid them on top so you could see them. you can also see how much oil the salt absorbs. i grind the salted aged sacs up in bait. ( i dont wash them though like he does) i also use that salt. it is very hard. in order to get it granular again i put in a coffee can and bust it up good, a little at a time with a hammer handle. i like to make fake beaver slides. put a fresh peeled stick up the bank about 3 feet and sprinkle a little of that salt on the slide
Posted By: pcr2

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 11:22 AM

great thread
Posted By: 330-Trapper

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by Boco
I don't sell lure 330,used to make some for guys that like to sit on stands.

Thats what Id use it for.

Ive used castor & Bacon grease lure before...with some success
Posted By: pcr2

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 02:56 PM

sell him the recipe cheap ya tightwad. laugh
Posted By: kingrat

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 03:52 PM

I slice them with a knife and squeeze liquid into a jar or bottle and done.
Posted By: 330-Trapper

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by pcr2
sell him the recipe cheap ya tightwad. laugh

Oh Id Trade for it...if I had something Boco Needed?
Posted By: Boco

Re: Best method of harvesting/ storing beaver oil sack - 01/13/20 07:39 PM

I gave you a good hint there,now think fishy and sweet. Now go out there hunting and experiment a little and come up with something of your own.
The best part is working out a lure that works for you.It gets you out in the bush.
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