"The Swiss Family Robinson" used air skinning. Some ideas are just hard to put down. My first attempt at skinning a cow without a gambrel or winch was done with air compressor assistance, not only did I come to the same conclusion that the work was not lessened, the local vet arrived th see the balloon cow. It took a bit of effort to convince him that I was not dealing with anthrax, but was just a teen who had copied the ideas from an old book. You're doing a great job, keep up the good work. I was an avid trapper from 1969 to 1978 in Arkansas. Life got me the way. Now working in Alaska and seriously considering a return to the trade in early retirement. Different group of critters, different rules (public lands vs family farm) but still time well spent. I do not think that many who haven't hunted and trapped can understand how much time is spent enjoying the animals that we harvest. It's hard to trap a critter that you don't understand, that takes real observation. I can trap and believe in conservation at the same time. Clean kills are my goal every time. There is no desire to cause misery to the animals that I harvest. Last anecdote: I have an ancestor (great aunt to my grandfather, I believe) who was still being talked about for putting a plate of trapping carcass renderings out for the preacher after he had invited himself to dinner. All carcasses were rendered since fat was valuable in 1800s the animals on the plate turned out to be skunks and were said to be very tasty. My family claimed to never put the question to the test, though they did eat many opossum, not me. Raccoon, yes, muskrat, sure squirrel of course possums no thanks.
You do a great job explaining and talking through your actions. Keep up the great work. I've seen almost all of your videos now and hope you keep going strong. Too bad you can't do this full time! Cheers from Michigan
I never had any better success with air skinning as you had. I did build your skinning machine and it works great! I've done otter, fisher, coyotes on it and this fall for the first time I did a White Tail buck that one our gang shot. What a time saver. For mine I used an old tolling motor foot control to run the motor up and down. Thanks for all the videos you've done and your commitment to better fur handling. Oh, and great boat building videos too...
You definitely are a professional. Years ago I heard something about airing up the hide and now I've seen it. Makes sense. Even though your time was shorter the conventional way I believe it was easier because the hide had been somewhat loosened. Either way you've sure got a good setup but then, a professional would have good equipment and also know the tricks of the trade. Great video. Buy the way, I had to subscribe and of course I hit the thumbs up. Excellent work.
From what it seemed like is at some parts it makes the pulling easier but at the same time you did have to do the same things and put in the same amount of work. Thank you very informative.
Love your channel. I'm a long-time subscriber but this is my first year of trapping. Caught my first bobcat this morning! Had to let him go, we dont have a season here in Indiana. Learned so much from you!
Thanks for the videoes. One observation from a novice: Fleshing with the power washer and skinning withthe air compressor "might" help- if somebody didn't know how to do it anyway. You are so proficient at this, that it would be hard to save any time over your old school method. I appreciate you taking the time to do this video and showing us. I learned a lot!
After skinning and fleshing it works great to inflate the pelt to turn it into an XXXL. The cost of the compressor and the cost of the electricity to run the air compressor must be amortized per raccoon skinned. So when considering all of the costs to produce and bring to market each raccoon pelt, there will now be an additional 5 cents lost per pelt. Each pelt’s value = -$3.05
@@Ryan-fosho He could still do this online if his other online career didn't succeed. If someone's offline career failed, they could persue a different offline career. The same applies to this.
Mullet man sent me here awesome video I've always skinned all my critters the old way glad to see that the air is not much of a difference great comparison
Loved the video. I have a hard time finding trappers in my area. Me and my uncles actually eat coon so I have thought about trapping them myself. Your video makes it look like I just might be able to do it. Thanks!
Just an idea for a video. I’ve been using Nose Jammer for a cover scent for deer hunting on my boots and while in the tree as a cover scent. I’ve had several raccoons trail me to my tree where I had walked. Possibly try spraying some of the Nose Jammer on your dog proofs and see if it makes a difference. Thanks for the videos I enjoy watching.
Hey. Love your videos. I always fall back to your videos for information or tricks to pick up on. The only thing I don’t like and would like to see is new videos on skinning with close ups. Like the ears. Vents Thanks for the videos
After the initial back leg cut could you roll a golf ball into the back hide and put a pull noose around it and use the winch to pull off entire hide with one pull? I have seen deer done using a pool ball and it takes 30 secs to pull.
How do you dry the fur? I saw this native American on tik too doing fur but he was scraping something off the flesh side. What is that? How do you dry nice furs?
There's another problem with "air-skinning." If you have an air-compressor which uses oil...you will get a motor oil type of flavor in the meat. If you're going to use the "air-skinning" method (for some reason)...use an oil-less air-compressor.
That’s so interesting. Truly. I find it kinda weird that even though the hide clearly separated from the meat it was exactly the same. All I think it’s like putty or glue. Also Thank you for the video
Ok I'll admit it, I giggled a little when you blew up the raccoon, but a well made video! didn't really know about blowing them up but it sounds good at lease.... what do you do with raccoon meat? Use it for fox traps?
Raccoon recipes from Arkansas call for parboiling them until fat is rendered, then baking at 350 F with cornbread stuffing or sweet potatoes. On of My favorites. When I was trapping full-time I would use coons, possums, muskrats, etc in my dogfood mush. Excess was fed to pigs.
Could u try the power washing fleshing method I hear of some people doing it with large quantity’s of furs so they can get them done quickly I would love it if u could do that I’m courous
I just did that afew days ago and im running 2200 psi. Did very well and I bought the rotator device afterwards and believe its going help even more. Going try it out on dehairing deer hide when its starts to slip
I do think that bar makes a difference. The air? Not really. Will definitely have to try to make a set up like that though bc right now takes me way too long to skin them out. Every day getting better and better at skinning them out though!
Nice. I guess the air just takes the path of least resistance. Just find a small pathway through rather than tearing everything apart. If like to see pressure washing versus manual scraping for fleshing.
Have you pressure wash fleshed a beaver. Some people claim it is considerably faster I would think you would have potential hair root damage. What is your experience and what is your take?
Can you give us your thoughts on pressure fleshing vs traditional knife fleshing. And if it harms the flesh. Some people say it takes out too much oil from the flesh? Thanks I love the channel you have thought me everything I know!!!
About 2 weeks ago we were getting ready to skin some goats and the older fellas that I was working with they showed me the compressor trick of the air skinning I had never seen this before my life hadn't even heard about it anyways what an unbelievable thing to see and yes is genius with how much time it saves the effort you avoid
Anything you can do to go in more detail on fleshing? I've seen your videos but I feel like I'm struggling on how much to flesh. Either I still see what looks to be thick skin or thin skin with hairs sticking out...
You look like mr beast if he had to work for his money
No joke!!! He does!
The fact you don’t think Mr beast worked for his money says a lot about your lack of intelligence.
@@ryanschaff123 the fact you cant understand what is and isnt a joke shows your lack of intelligence.
Hahahaha
Ok good I wasn’t the only who thought that😂
Most realistic balloon animal ever!
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. You’ve literally walked me through so many things! Big thanks from Utah!
"The Swiss Family Robinson" used air skinning. Some ideas are just hard to put down. My first attempt at skinning a cow without a gambrel or winch was done with air compressor assistance, not only did I come to the same conclusion that the work was not lessened, the local vet arrived th see the balloon cow. It took a bit of effort to convince him that I was not dealing with anthrax, but was just a teen who had copied the ideas from an old book.
You're doing a great job, keep up the good work. I was an avid trapper from 1969 to 1978 in Arkansas. Life got me the way. Now working in Alaska and seriously considering a return to the trade in early retirement. Different group of critters, different rules (public lands vs family farm) but still time well spent.
I do not think that many who haven't hunted and trapped can understand how much time is spent enjoying the animals that we harvest. It's hard to trap a critter that you don't understand, that takes real observation. I can trap and believe in conservation at the same time. Clean kills are my goal every time. There is no desire to cause misery to the animals that I harvest.
Last anecdote: I have an ancestor (great aunt to my grandfather, I believe) who was still being talked about for putting a plate of trapping carcass renderings out for the preacher after he had invited himself to dinner. All carcasses were rendered since fat was valuable in 1800s the animals on the plate turned out to be skunks and were said to be very tasty. My family claimed to never put the question to the test, though they did eat many opossum, not me. Raccoon, yes, muskrat, sure squirrel of course possums no thanks.
I enjoy watching people who know what they're doing. Good job Dude.
Ol'school is the only way to go.thanks for clearing that up for everyone. Great video.
You do a great job explaining and talking through your actions. Keep up the great work. I've seen almost all of your videos now and hope you keep going strong. Too bad you can't do this full time! Cheers from Michigan
I never had any better success with air skinning as you had. I did build your skinning machine and it works great! I've done otter, fisher, coyotes on it and this fall for the first time I did a White Tail buck that one our gang shot. What a time saver. For mine I used an old tolling motor foot control to run the motor up and down. Thanks for all the videos you've done and your commitment to better fur handling. Oh, and great boat building videos too...
*Well Rocket's definitely seen better days huh?*
Squishy OMLL I’m deaddd 💀😭
You definitely are a professional. Years ago I heard something about airing up the hide and now I've seen it. Makes sense. Even though your time was shorter the conventional way I believe it was easier because the hide had been somewhat loosened. Either way you've sure got a good setup but then, a professional would have good equipment and also know the tricks of the trade. Great video. Buy the way, I had to subscribe and of course I hit the thumbs up. Excellent work.
From what it seemed like is at some parts it makes the pulling easier but at the same time you did have to do the same things and put in the same amount of work. Thank you very informative.
Love your channel. I'm a long-time subscriber but this is my first year of trapping. Caught my first bobcat this morning! Had to let him go, we dont have a season here in Indiana. Learned so much from you!
@@groomersgotohell couldn't film because I was using my phone. It was just a little bit intimidating haha
Great demonstration. Thanks for taking the time on a holiday. Happy Thanksgiving.
One of the best trappers on UA-cam. Tought me everything that was needed to know for the most part. 👊💀👍🇺🇸🍻
REAPER MILITIA OUTDOORS + 1
Welcome back sir.... we have missed you!!!! Glad youre done with the boat, now i can start watching you again... trapping, what you do best!
Please never delete your channel! I know YT is very anti hunting and skinning, but channels like you help me hone my craft and keep me trying :)
WT Farm Girl Videos that’s awesome mam
Olyan jó látni hogy a youtube-on ilyen videók is vannak !!! NAGYON SZERETEM !!!! 😊😊😍
Thanks for the videoes.
One observation from a novice:
Fleshing with the power washer and skinning withthe air compressor "might" help- if somebody didn't know how to do it anyway. You are so proficient at this, that it would be hard to save any time over your old school method. I appreciate you taking the time to do this video and showing us. I learned a lot!
I liked your skinning videos. They helped me a great deal.
Did nobody else notice the voice crack at the beginning..
1 to many beer
AaAlright
I had a flashback to that episode of Brady Bunch when they had the band and Peter's voice was changing 😀
After skinning and fleshing it works great to inflate the pelt to turn it into an XXXL.
The cost of the compressor and the cost of the electricity to run the air compressor must be amortized per raccoon skinned. So when considering all of the costs to produce and bring to market each raccoon pelt, there will now be an additional 5 cents lost per pelt. Each pelt’s value = -$3.05
Man U make it look so easy. Look forward to your season!
Great info. Was curious about that air skinning thing. You have answered my questions. Thank you.
Great show Stu Always said manual beat air thanks for proving it.
I love the rip NAFA sign 😂
vincetugg25 .....first thing I saw😂🤣😂
@@nickbowman2537 yup the FIRST THING that caught my eye
Haha
I process about 500 deer a year. We tried the air skinning. It doesn’t help a bit. Good job Stewart.
Your videos are very helpful from skinning to trapping. Thanks for the videos keep it up. Have a good thanksgiving.
This is what Mr. Beast would be doing if his online career didn't succeed.
Storm Heflin 😂😂
But this is online...
@@mercypoptarts5192 Yo, it's a joke.
@@StormHeflin a bad one.
@@Ryan-fosho He could still do this online if his other online career didn't succeed. If someone's offline career failed, they could persue a different offline career. The same applies to this.
Imagine Sharing this to the animal rights activists 🤔
Robert valdez 😂
Hahahahaha
Or vegans
m.ua-cam.com/video/qIhikj3U7yY/v-deo.html
I was really considering giving it a try. I am glad to see you did the test for me. LOL. I should have known better .
Mullet man sent me here awesome video I've always skinned all my critters the old way glad to see that the air is not much of a difference great comparison
Air Skinning 😂 I pictured the skin shooting off the skeleton. Nike needs to sponsor you
LOL
Cool video. Ran trap lines in Texas as a teen for winter income. Been a long time but I recognize you definitely have skills!!!
I so look forward to every video, keep it up, you’re the best on UA-cam!
I like your RIP. NAFA. sing in the background. 👍👍👍🇺🇸
I enjoyed this video, I tried air skinning a beaver and I found no difference also. Keep up the good work!! Happy Turkey day!!
Cool video and glad you included Rebel!!!!
Loved the video. I have a hard time finding trappers in my area. Me and my uncles actually eat coon so I have thought about trapping them myself. Your video makes it look like I just might be able to do it. Thanks!
Bro he ripped that skin off like a mortal kombat finisher move 😂
Keep the videos coming. Great work dude. Give us another Aluminum tips and tricks welding video.
Thanks man 👍 been watching u from the beginning love your vids keepem coming
Just an idea for a video. I’ve been using Nose Jammer for a cover scent for deer hunting on my boots and while in the tree as a cover scent. I’ve had several raccoons trail me to my tree where I had walked. Possibly try spraying some of the Nose Jammer on your dog proofs and see if it makes a difference. Thanks for the videos I enjoy watching.
Do a video on how much you sell the furs for and who u sell them too just curious and wich furs bring the most money
I've heard the air is the way to go blows the skin right off.
Didnt see anything easier about it. Thanks man.
How you kept a straight face from laughing beats me.. You look like you were having to hold you it back 😂..
Happy Turkey Day ✌️
Hey Phil!
Small world huh 😂 ✌️
I have no idea how this was recommended to me but I watched the whole damn thing! Pretty cool stuff.
Hey. Love your videos. I always fall back to your videos for information or tricks to pick up on. The only thing I don’t like and would like to see is new videos on skinning with close ups. Like the ears. Vents Thanks for the videos
Clean one a show where all the glans are located ready for cooking⁉️Thanks
After the initial back leg cut could you roll a golf ball into the back hide and put a pull noose around it and use the winch to pull off entire hide with one pull? I have seen deer done using a pool ball and it takes 30 secs to pull.
When you set your traps... especially your coyote traps, do you have to consider possible accidentally trapping or injuring a deer in your traps ? Tks
Awesome video. Thank you again. Great job. Wish I could hang out, have a few beers and learn some things from you. Greatings from Ontario Canada
Problem with the air is that's it will always take the path of least resistance. It only makes a small "tunnel" of air down to the nose.
Nice video, I really enjoy all your videos! Keep’em coming!
Just curious as to what knives you are using and what sharpening stone. They all seem super sharp
there’s no way homeboy wasn’t shitfaced in the making of this
He's on meth, I'm not kidding btw.
UniteAllTribes prude lol
Appreciate the information, good to hear it from a pro
Now i know. Thought about trying it. Not so much now.
Omg the noise..skin ripping. Eeew but i can't look away! :D
How do you dry the fur? I saw this native American on tik too doing fur but he was scraping something off the flesh side. What is that? How do you dry nice furs?
Now that was awesome. Soon as you aired that thing up I started laughing. Lol
There's another problem with "air-skinning." If you have an air-compressor which uses oil...you will get a motor oil type of flavor in the meat. If you're going to use the "air-skinning" method (for some reason)...use an oil-less air-compressor.
The foaming blooding coming out of the nose when he aired it up 😂
:( yall got a Michael Meyers/serial killer sense of humour.
kuma Chill bro they’re pests
tried air one time years ago for kicks.... got a few laughs that was about it
Well, that answer my question . Thank You
Really appreciate these videos!
That’s so interesting. Truly. I find it kinda weird that even though the hide clearly separated from the meat it was exactly the same. All I think it’s like putty or glue.
Also Thank you for the video
mullet man just gave you a few followers keep it up!!
Ok I'll admit it, I giggled a little when you blew up the raccoon, but a well made video! didn't really know about blowing them up but it sounds good at lease.... what do you do with raccoon meat? Use it for fox traps?
Raccoon recipes from Arkansas call for parboiling them until fat is rendered, then baking at 350 F with cornbread stuffing or sweet potatoes. On of
My favorites. When I was trapping full-time I would use coons, possums, muskrats, etc in my dogfood mush. Excess was fed to pigs.
Could u try the power washing fleshing method I hear of some people doing it with large quantity’s of furs so they can get them done quickly I would love it if u could do that I’m courous
I just did that afew days ago and im running 2200 psi. Did very well and I bought the rotator device afterwards and believe its going help even more. Going try it out on dehairing deer hide when its starts to slip
I used to flesh deer like that when I worked in my dad's taxidermy shop as a kid even a few coyotes and Bob cats
Like ol school way great vids man appreciate it comin from P.A
Do you think it would make pulling coyotes easier ? Not looking to be faster just trying to save my back
It works well on snapping turtles. Great video 🇺🇸
I do think that bar makes a difference. The air? Not really. Will definitely have to try to make a set up like that though bc right now takes me way too long to skin them out. Every day getting better and better at skinning them out though!
What kind of camera are u using and great vid
Alligator trappers use the air compressor method for skinning gator. Maybe the air works better for reptiles
Great video what kind of scale do you have there?
Great job Stu 👍!
Man I’ve got to try this on my next catch and cook!
Nice. I guess the air just takes the path of least resistance. Just find a small pathway through rather than tearing everything apart.
If like to see pressure washing versus manual scraping for fleshing.
Have you pressure wash fleshed a beaver. Some people claim it is considerably faster I would think you would have potential hair root damage. What is your experience and what is your take?
Can you give us your thoughts on pressure fleshing vs traditional knife fleshing. And if it harms the flesh. Some people say it takes out too much oil from the flesh? Thanks I love the channel you have thought me everything I know!!!
I thought I accidentally was watching streak when he aired up the raccoon.
Nice to see rebel enjoying retirement
Can you do a video showing how to skin the foot, lips, and ears as if you were keeping a pelt for taxidermy?
Out of curiosity how many furs do you sell a year and how much cash would you say you make
This was very interesting and educational tbh never new how to actually skin an animal thxs for the lesson
Great video. Where about are you located?
Good video CC you and Rebel Dog Happy Thanksgiving
Shrek scene when they make the balloons out of the frogs
This video reminds me of the Macy's Thanksgiving blowing up of the balloons rehearsal
Missed your videos man.
What do you do with the carcasss? Do people eat Raccoons?
What do you do after the hide is removed? What is flushing?
You turned that raccoon into a balloon
My experience with coyotes is that the actual skinning is the same but the fleshing is WAY easier on the air skinned coyotes.
So what do you do with all the meat from the animals that you catch? Do you just have a filled freezer?
About 2 weeks ago we were getting ready to skin some goats and the older fellas that I was working with they showed me the compressor trick of the air skinning I had never seen this before my life hadn't even heard about it anyways what an unbelievable thing to see and yes is genius with how much time it saves the effort you avoid
Anything you can do to go in more detail on fleshing? I've seen your videos but I feel like I'm struggling on how much to flesh. Either I still see what looks to be thick skin or thin skin with hairs sticking out...
At least we know if your on a boat with a racoon and the boat is sinking. You catch the racoon and make him into a flotation device.😂
Great video happy thanksgiving