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Post by proratman on Apr 1, 2013 18:27:58 GMT -5
Can a beaver be overstretched? I have seen this topic come up on other forums and discussion boards. I know that I am losing a size by doing this, but I like my beaver pulled lightly snug on the board. When they dry, the skin is not white and is very pliable. I know that some of you on here are putting up large numbers of beaver, is there a formula for measuring a green pelt to determine the size on the board?
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Post by EeveeDream on Apr 1, 2013 22:07:49 GMT -5
I don't know about determining size on a bored, but I do know that you can overstretch and overstetching can hurt the price you get from the beaver pelt. A trapper posted a video on youtube demonstrating what overstretching looks like and to avoid it. Once I find it again I'll post it for you. Might help answer your question more.
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Post by EeveeDream on Apr 1, 2013 22:12:16 GMT -5
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Post by catman4 on Apr 2, 2013 15:10:17 GMT -5
Nice Videos..
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Post by proratman on Apr 2, 2013 18:41:16 GMT -5
Thanks, real nice video! Thanks for taking the time to locate it.
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Post by gimtilly on Apr 2, 2013 22:06:06 GMT -5
Good video. "Stretch marks"... who would've thought..?
He said you'd lose 1/2" all around by not over stretching it. Seems like that would be something you develop a feel for, I assume.
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Post by EeveeDream on Apr 2, 2013 23:12:14 GMT -5
I never knew about overstretching until I saw that video. I thought you were SUPPOSED to stretch them as much as possible, but guess I was wrong. When you asked that question I instantly remembered that video and wanted to share it. Don't want you losing 2 inches on your hard earned fur!
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