Speed Skinning Beaver

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  • @stevemaynard4561
    @stevemaynard4561 2 роки тому +3

    Hey brother I never new that about pulling the hide off would leave the gristle on the body. Thanks for the the show. Steve. Dale hollow trapper

  • @stephenpickard3150
    @stephenpickard3150 2 роки тому +1

    Good job showing and sharing real fur handling. This is something that is getting left behind or lost on newer trappers. If they just learn this part they can probably sell their green beaver at least. I’ve skinned a few beaver and you said or showed a couple things I’m going to try to do on mine. Thanks.

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому +1

      Yes sir Stephen. Its a dieing thing with new trappers. Yes we've skinned a beaver or 3 lol. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it

    • @stephenpickard3150
      @stephenpickard3150 2 роки тому +1

      Those Rada knives are very popular here inKentucky women’s kitchens. I’m eyeing a few in the kitchen drawer. We use them a lot cleaning fish and working up deer.

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      They a fantastic cheap knife Stephen

  • @verdatum
    @verdatum 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, sir. This was exactly what I was looking for.

  • @markemert6902
    @markemert6902 2 роки тому +3

    I was really looking forward to this video and it didn't disappoint... :) Didn't know about the pulling leaving the gristle on. Seems like I have "most" of my issues around the top of the neck and face. Looking forward to the fleshing and boarding video! Thanks for doing this one Dale!!

  • @hoyt15flhtk82
    @hoyt15flhtk82 2 роки тому +1

    I skin similar to way you do but didn't know about the pulling part for the back tissue. I'll really be paying attention to the fleshing and boarding video. THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO AND YOUR TIME Dale,really appreciate the info shared!!!

  • @MidwesternTrapper
    @MidwesternTrapper 2 роки тому +1

    Love a good fur handling video! Thanks for sharing Dale!

  • @WestTennessee
    @WestTennessee 2 роки тому

    You sure make it look easy Dale. Thanks for sharing another good informative video.👍🏻😎

  • @themuddytrapper4443
    @themuddytrapper4443 2 роки тому

    Excellent demo Dale! That hook knife really does work great.

  • @beeman9500
    @beeman9500 2 роки тому

    Good video thanks for sharing Dale 👍

  • @nunyabidniss2932
    @nunyabidniss2932 2 роки тому +1

    Appreciate these videos Mr. Billingsley, please keep them coming. Would love to see more fur handling. This will be my 2nd season. First season I did pretty good at catching critters but the skinning and especially fleshing were really tough. I ruined quite a few pelts.

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      As season opens I'll do more of them. Thanks for watching. If you want to fur handling videos check out last step trapping supply and hide tanning channel. Really great information there

  • @kevinsmith9190
    @kevinsmith9190 7 місяців тому

    Dude I’m coming over. Keep your skinner sharp. On my way!

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  7 місяців тому +1

      Anytime Kevin just come on!! Thank you for watching

    • @kevinsmith9190
      @kevinsmith9190 7 місяців тому

      @@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 goog stuff buddy. I’m waiting for the fleshing video. Thanks man

  • @edgarwest1568
    @edgarwest1568 2 роки тому

    Well done Dale , I enjoyed watching. Thanks

  • @ottercat8527
    @ottercat8527 2 роки тому

    Good stuff ! One of your favorite skinning knives is used to peel apples , and mine came from a floral shop ! 😆

  • @davidrubino339
    @davidrubino339 2 роки тому

    Thanks very informative.👍

  • @christophergentile7464
    @christophergentile7464 2 роки тому +1

    Informative as always

  • @edwardschneider2716
    @edwardschneider2716 Рік тому

    Well done. I will try your method

  • @allanrains5658
    @allanrains5658 10 місяців тому

    Very good

  • @kevintelano1778
    @kevintelano1778 Рік тому

    Great video! Thanks!!👍

  • @melvinkidd1813
    @melvinkidd1813 2 роки тому

    I enjoyed watching you skin that beaver i’ve always done the back legs first then went up I will have to start with front legs now just to see if it’s better for me thanks for sharing

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      Thanks Melvin. Yea we all do things a little differently. The end result is all the same though

    • @melvinkidd1813
      @melvinkidd1813 2 роки тому

      @@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 oooo yes 👍👍👍👍

  • @judithdandavis2206
    @judithdandavis2206 2 роки тому

    nice job on the beaver skinning , it is amazing how each of us does things differently . we share the hookbill opening knife and a good skinning knife . look at dexter russels sheep skinner . i have several old hickory beef skinners and a custom dog bone beaver knife . i keep a bunch shaving sharp so i can zip through a days catch . can't wait to see your tips on fleshing .

  • @CountyLineAdventures
    @CountyLineAdventures 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Dale! Going to target beaver for the first time this year. Can’t wait!

  • @savedbygrace5279
    @savedbygrace5279 2 роки тому

    Going to have to try the pulling the hide off of the back. Thanks

  • @bmxdude1337
    @bmxdude1337 2 роки тому

    Awesome stuff, nice to see the way you skin.

  • @garytaylor623
    @garytaylor623 2 роки тому

    good job dale,,thanks!!!

  • @blakeleystrapping2860
    @blakeleystrapping2860 2 роки тому

    Awesome video Dale!

  • @oakridgeboy2023
    @oakridgeboy2023 2 роки тому

    Good stuff I subbed

  • @robertlangdon4278
    @robertlangdon4278 2 роки тому

    Very nice!

  • @paulhuval
    @paulhuval 2 роки тому

    Great skinning job there 👍

  • @katzkatcher
    @katzkatcher 2 роки тому

    Another good informative video .I would like to see how you process those castors to be used for castor mound sets.Also how long can you keep those castors before they go bad?

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      If castor is frozen or dried it will not go bad. I grind the castor then add my other ingredients from there Dennis. Thank you for watching I appreciate it

  • @benkroll6386
    @benkroll6386 2 роки тому

    yet another great informative video. where can i get the pairing knife online or do they even sell them there. and why do we skin everything in a tube and then beaver open like that?

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      Too hard to get a stretcher to fit a beaver case skinned Ben. I'm not sure if RADA has a website? They're made in Waverly iowa. Thanks for watching

    • @1radarghost
      @1radarghost 2 роки тому

      radakitchenstore.com/products/regular-paring-knife

  • @troyandrus982
    @troyandrus982 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @MarkJLarsonOutdoors
    @MarkJLarsonOutdoors 2 роки тому

    Great job Dale!!

  • @billc3405
    @billc3405 Рік тому

    The lime doesn't cause the hair (fur) fall off the hide.. or is that the hydrated lime ?

  • @shaneseaford4824
    @shaneseaford4824 2 роки тому

    How do u store the oil sacks an why do u skin the tail?

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      I freeze my oil sacs Shane. I skin the tails because I tan them and sell them

    • @shaneseaford4824
      @shaneseaford4824 2 роки тому

      @@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 awesome there so much other then just the hide u can do i never new been out of trapping awhile with fuel prices

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      I literally can sell everything off of an animal besides the guts Shane

    • @paintedwings74
      @paintedwings74 Рік тому

      @@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 I've been trying to tan my beaver tail-skin, having a heck of a time getting them degreased! Then the thickness between the tip and the base of that tail hide is a challenge, and I've only been able to thin them down going through a whole lot of skivving razors. Do you have any suggestions? I'd really appreciate any ideas you're willing to share!
      I'm a first-generation trapper with not much experience, taught myself almost everything by watching videos like yours and then going out and trying it until I get it right. I sure do love tanning my own furs, bird skins, and the hides of big fish, too.

    • @paintedwings74
      @paintedwings74 Рік тому

      @@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 I get darn near everything off the animals, too.
      Sounds weird to most people, but my favorite snack "bowl" is a little leather bag I made out of a raccoon's stomach. I tanned it with sumac leaf, made a slit between the two sphincters, and sewed a strong edge, and it fits perfectly in my hand, full of just the right amount of nuts or crackers.
      I clean the skulls for displays, bleach out the tail bones and drill a hole for people to use in jewelry, keep the tendons from beaver tails for strong pieces of thread, and there is nothing so tasty as a good beav-jerky!

  • @JackO-d9t
    @JackO-d9t Рік тому

    What do you when you get down to the castor?

  • @gschacht
    @gschacht 2 роки тому

    Great videos!

  • @johnhawn
    @johnhawn 2 роки тому

    Can't wait to try this method of skinning a beaver

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      The 1st 1 or 2 are gonna suck John just cuz of getting around the head but once you figure it out it's so much faster. Thanks for watching

  • @dennisdial7872
    @dennisdial7872 2 роки тому

    Good stuff
    Thanks Dale

  • @dredger9mm
    @dredger9mm 2 роки тому +1

    Good demo there. Little vertigo when I fell on my face with the camera, Hahahaha. Just curious do you save the meat for yourself or friends or anything? Eh, none of my business. But beaver meat is GOOOOD. Anyway, great vid again. Thanks for takin' the time, and I'm sharin' this one, too.

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Dredger9mm. Yea dang tripod fell. Tried to edit it out but not enough to cut lol. I do save some of them to eat myself and give some away but man they take a lot if room. Plus I use alot in my predator buster bait that I make too

    • @paintedwings74
      @paintedwings74 Рік тому

      I was wondering that, too. I love beav-jerky, I'll even buy beaver meat from trappers who live where there are more farmers to trap for. I'd rather have a freezer full of beaver than venison, to be honest.

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  Рік тому +1

      I save every beaver and raccoon carcass because I either eat the beaver myself, use it in bait and lure or I have a market for them. I sell the raccoon meat for human consumption to others

    • @dungeonmaster6292
      @dungeonmaster6292 Рік тому

      ​@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531i just reported you to the USDA. Kidding of course but this is the world we live in

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  Рік тому

      @dungeonmaster6292 sad but true

  • @scottswift1394
    @scottswift1394 2 роки тому

    Nice job

  • @JR-3030
    @JR-3030 2 роки тому

    Skinning them is a lot faster for me than fleshing. Does it pay anymore to even flesh them or sell them frozen?

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому +1

      Depending upon who you sell them to Jesse. Ask your buyer his green price vs dry. Someone is going to get paid to do it. Is gonna be you or the hired man?

  • @flinthillstrapper2857
    @flinthillstrapper2857 2 роки тому

    👍

  • @tallybeaverman9462
    @tallybeaverman9462 11 місяців тому

    Your knives may make the difference, so I will make a big curve skinning knife. 72 yrs old and arthritic hands, it's a slow go for me.
    So now I will try another skinning method. I have seen deer skinning with a winch. So I bought a deer skinning Gamble with a block & tackle that can lift 600 pounds. I figure it will pull the hide off slower, so you have more control and not rip the hide.
    Been doing it like you do, but I cut more meet, so I don't nick the hide. Peeling the hide off should keep more of the meat in tact, and leave the fat on the body, to be removed when processing the meat. Also limit the amount of fleshing you have to do. I love trapping, tanning hides and eating the meat. Skinning & fleshing are not my favorites.

  • @7Doutdoors
    @7Doutdoors 2 роки тому

    Thank You Dale!

  • @johnbsys1846
    @johnbsys1846 2 роки тому

    Love it Dale .Have you tried the hoops and hog rings a good friend of mine started using them instead of boards and says there better and cheaper .

    • @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531
      @billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531  2 роки тому

      I've hooked a bunch of them in the past John. They're fine to use in a hatter market like we have now. But back in the day the hoopla was boards to keep the natural shape of the beaver.

  • @the_butterfly_viking9818
    @the_butterfly_viking9818 2 роки тому

    👍