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Post by tony1967 on Jan 26, 2015 16:15:33 GMT -5
I want to send my first yote to get tanned.
I fleshed the best I could and had it on a stretcher until dried. Was that the right first step?
Now, how do I package to send to Tupari? just in a long cardboard box?
What about the few holes I put in it while skinning? Will they open up worse during tanning?
Any help or advice is appreciated! Thanks!
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tmc
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Post by tmc on Jan 26, 2015 18:07:51 GMT -5
My usual advice, which may or may not be to your liking, is to ask Tubari those very questions. Absolutely no one can give you better advice than those in the know, very much like no one knowing better what was in the writer's mind when writing the book than the author himself. Have you corresponded with them yet? Just my two cents. That said: I'd pay them to get the membrane off, you could POSSIBLY damage roots if you scrape too much if you don't know for sure; IDK what sort of package they prefer; and holes will always open up more during the tanning process. Congrats on getting your first coyote tanned! Really cool.
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Post by erict on Jan 26, 2015 20:43:43 GMT -5
I have not used Tubari but have heard good things about them. I have used Moyle Mink and Tannery in Idaho with good results. Do not ship the hide wrapped in plastic or you risk the buildup of moisture that may damage your pelt - more of a concern if shipping during warmer months. A cardboard box with the pelt wrapped loosely in newspaper is the idea. Make sure the fur is brushed out. If it's real important to you you can make a small cut/punch through the leather in a unique spot so you can be sure you get the same pelt back you sent. Good luck! Here is what Moyle's recommend: - Be sure skins are thoroughly fleshed and salt dried before shipping. (Furbearers for intact fur dressing may be sent trapper dried.) - WE DO NOT ACCEPT FRESH OR FROZEN SKINS. Do not forget to split and dry the tail! - Skins must be completely dry upon receipt or you risk spoilage. Damp salted hides will spoil in storage or shipping. - Taxidermy specimens must have all lips and ears turned, tails split, and paws fleshed out. - Dry all capes and mounts with the ears folded down toward the center of the cape. This will help prevent them from being damaged during shipping. - Remove all unnecessary tags once you have punch marked your hides for identification. - Fold all skins into pieces smaller than 4 ft. x 4 ft. or they will not fit in our storage bins.
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Post by trappermac on Jan 27, 2015 5:19:23 GMT -5
Make sure the yote is good and dry….sounds like you’ve done that. You don’t need a long box, fold the yote in half loosely, fold the tail over that. Pack in box with paper to fill out the box….ship. As for the holes they may or may not open up, personally I’ve never had any small holes open up much if at all.
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