Supplies Used in my "FOX & COYOTE - FURBEARING PREDATORY ANIMALS" Video Series
Trapping Furbearing Animal Series
This Bird's Beak Knife is what I use in Skinning with most of my Animals. It's a Very Useful and Handy Knife to have around the Shop. It is SCARY SHARP. I would not Recommend this Knife for Younger People.
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A Pair of Side Cutters, or a Pair of Good, Heavy Duty Scissors or Shears are Needed. You can Spend a Lot of Money on Quality, Heavy-Duty Scissors. Here's some which are Reasonably Priced and I Recommend:
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For Delicate and Precise Detailed Cutting:
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I always keep my Knives Sharp. I have the Following Sharpeners in my Shop and Recommend:
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I also have a Couple Electric Knife Sharpeners. My Favorite Electric Sharpener is the Following:
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I Don't Use Vinyl Gloves. They Don't Stretch as Well, and the Sensitivity just isn't there. I Use and Recommend the Following:
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Or, if you are Allergic to Latex; Click here for Latex-Free Gloves
Don't Waste your Money on a Plastic Tail Stripper. They don't hold up. Use a Metal One. Mine is made from Steel, but, I use it all the time. The Aluminum Strippers would work just fine for Occasional use.
Gambrels come in a Variety of Sizes and Weight Capacities for Different Game; ie, Larger, Stronger Gambrels for Larger Game like Deer, Smaller for Raccoon, Fox, etc. For the Smaller Game, you need Something along this Line:
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Small Wire Brush to Rough up the Fat on the Hide:
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There are Quite a Variety of Fleshing Knives. I Prefer the 16" Listed here:
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For Breaking Down Fat, Grease, Oils, I use Dawn Dish Washing Liquid. It Really does work Best.
Good Rasp and File Set for the Money:
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I Prefer and Recommend Wooden Fur Stretchers. You can also make your own Wooden Stretchers. The Metal Stretchers can Over-Stretch and therefore Thin some Hides too much. Fur Buyers Prefer Skins to be Stretched on Wood. Below are a Couple Examples of the Metal Fur Stretchers.
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Nails I use to Attach your Hide to Stretching/Drying Board:
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Table Salt, Non-Iodized is Cheaper. I Buy Salt in Bulk Bags from a Local Feed Store. Check Your Local Farm or Feed Stores for Best Deals.
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This is the MOST IMPORTANT STEP in the Pickling Process; Checking your pH LEVEL and Making Necessary Adjustments. Follow the Instructions in my Video. If you don't Follow the Instructions for pH Fluctuations, your Hide will not turn out. I cannot Stress this to you Enough.
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Citric, Safety or Muratic Acid used for Pickling. I DO NOT Recommend using Muratic Acid as it is Very Dangerous. Safety Precautions and Protection has to be used in its Handling. I DO Recommend Citric or Safety Acid for Pickling pH Adjustment. Baking Soda for Neutralizing.
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The Following Links will Direct You to Trapping Wild Game Supplies:
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Trapping Lures
Trapping Urine
Wild Game Traps
Trap Wax
Trap Dye
Trapping Supplies
