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Post by mole on Jan 31, 2014 9:50:14 GMT -5
Wrapped it in a wet towel waited an hour and it slid right off.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 6:20:36 GMT -5
Member of New Hampshire Trappers Association.
Wish I read this sooner Mr. Mole! I had one stuck a couple weeks ago and decided to split the board to get it off....ugh.
Dale
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Post by walleyed on Feb 2, 2014 11:51:54 GMT -5
Member of New Hampshire Trappers Association. Wish I read this sooner Mr. Mole! I had one stuck a couple weeks ago and decided to split the board to get it off....ugh. Dale You can also try drilling a hole in the base of the board so you can then hook it on a securely fastened nail or bolt. Then tap the nose end of the board to loosen the pelt some. Then Work the tip of a flat-head Screwdriver in between the nose of the Otter pelt and the pointed end of the board and carefully Pry up until there is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of clearance. Then Put the Otter pelt and board in a Large Chest freezer (If you have one) for an hour or so to let the board contract. Then, Put the base of the board hole on the nail, and Pull on the head after the above steps and they generally slide right off. To keep the otter from sticking to the board in the first place, use Two belly wedges on the belly end and two belly wedges at the head at the mouth opening. This usually prevents any otter from sticking on the board. Some trappers reportedly use furniture wax on boards to keep the boards slippery and not sticky. Also keep boards clean and well sanded. walleyed
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Post by Brunner on Feb 2, 2014 17:06:35 GMT -5
Since we are not allowed to trap otter, I have never run into this problem. Do otter shrink that much that is causes this problem even with a belly wedge or is it a flaw in stretcher design?
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Post by mole on Feb 2, 2014 17:15:49 GMT -5
They can tighten on pretty good. first thing to try is bang the nose on the floor a few times. this will loosen them most of the time.
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