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.
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.
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!!
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!!!
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.
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
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
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 .
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 would you say skinning anything from an elk to a squirrel is about the same in technique? I know they are different animals
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?
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
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 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.
@@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!
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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
Thanks for watching Dale Hollow Trapper. Yes sir most times it stays right on the carcasses
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.
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
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.
They a fantastic cheap knife Stephen
Thank you, sir. This was exactly what I was looking for.
Verdatum thank you for watching. I hope it helps you some
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!!
Oh thanks for watching Mark I appreciate it
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!!!
No problem. Thanks for watching hoyt
Love a good fur handling video! Thanks for sharing Dale!
Thanks for watching Midwestern trapper
You sure make it look easy Dale. Thanks for sharing another good informative video.👍🏻😎
Thanks Sonny
I've skinned a pile of Beaver buddy . My best season was 475 lol. You learn to get fast
Excellent demo Dale! That hook knife really does work great.
Thanks The Muddy Trapper. Yes it sure does
Good video thanks for sharing Dale 👍
Thanks for watching Bee Man. I appreciate it
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.
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
Dude I’m coming over. Keep your skinner sharp. On my way!
Anytime Kevin just come on!! Thank you for watching
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 goog stuff buddy. I’m waiting for the fleshing video. Thanks man
Well done Dale , I enjoyed watching. Thanks
Thanks Edgar. Thanks for watching too
Good stuff ! One of your favorite skinning knives is used to peel apples , and mine came from a floral shop ! 😆
Lol yip they generally have the best steel. Thanks Otter Cat
Thanks very informative.👍
Thanks for watching David, I really appreciate it
Informative as always
Thank you for watching Christopher
Well done. I will try your method
Thanks Ed
Very good
Thank you Allan. I appreciate you watching
Great video! Thanks!!👍
Thank you for watching Kevin
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
Thanks Melvin. Yea we all do things a little differently. The end result is all the same though
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 oooo yes 👍👍👍👍
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 .
Yes we can all learn from each other. Thanks for watching Dan. I appreciate it
Thank you Dale! Going to target beaver for the first time this year. Can’t wait!
Thank you for watching County Line. And good luck
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 Thanks!
Going to have to try the pulling the hide off of the back. Thanks
Yea its slicker than a whistle once you get on to it saved by grace
Awesome stuff, nice to see the way you skin.
Thanks bmxdude. I appreciate you watching
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 would you say skinning anything from an elk to a squirrel is about the same in technique? I know they are different animals
Yes somewhat the same bmxdude
good job dale,,thanks!!!
Thanks Gary and thanks again for watching
Awesome video Dale!
Thanks Jayme
Good stuff I subbed
Thank you Silvertip I appreciate it
Very nice!
Thank you Robert. Thank you for watching this video
Great skinning job there 👍
Thanks Paul and thanks for watching too
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?
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
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?
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
radakitchenstore.com/products/regular-paring-knife
Great video
Thanks again for watching Troy
Great job Dale!!
Thank you Mark J. Larson.
The lime doesn't cause the hair (fur) fall off the hide.. or is that the hydrated lime ?
It's barn lime and no it doesn't cause the hair to fall out Bill
How do u store the oil sacks an why do u skin the tail?
I freeze my oil sacs Shane. I skin the tails because I tan them and sell them
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 awesome there so much other then just the hide u can do i never new been out of trapping awhile with fuel prices
I literally can sell everything off of an animal besides the guts Shane
@@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.
@@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!
What do you when you get down to the castor?
I skin around it and then remove it Jack. Thank you for watching
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531 thanks
Great videos!
Thank you G Schacht. I appreciate you taking the time to watch them
Can't wait to try this method of skinning a beaver
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
Good stuff
Thanks Dale
Thanks for watching Dennis
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.
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
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.
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
@@billingsleybrandtrappinglu1531i just reported you to the USDA. Kidding of course but this is the world we live in
@dungeonmaster6292 sad but true
Nice job
Thank you Scott for your time to watch this video
Skinning them is a lot faster for me than fleshing. Does it pay anymore to even flesh them or sell them frozen?
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?
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Thank you flint hills
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.
I understand Tallybeaverman. Thank you for watching
Thank You Dale!
Thanks for watching these videos 7th day outdoors
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 .
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.
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Thank you Butterfly viking