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Offline .17HMR

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fur handling help
« on: November 05, 2005, 04:20:02 PM »
I want to sell in the grease this year but don't know how to go about it
After I skin them what is next?
Do I freeze them?
How long should I let them thaw before I sell them?
I need to know everything so what ever you can tell me will be greatly appreciated
thanks a lot!!
total for this year so far
3 grinners
2 coyotes
4 coons and
1 skunk

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fur handling help
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2005, 04:32:55 PM »
When freezing fur,I fold the flesh side in,so that none of it is exposed.I then place them in plastic bags and freeze.I pull frozen furs out the day or night before I am going to sell them.Beaver and coon at least 24 hours before,rats the night before.
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