Registered: Jun 2006
Location: Platteville, Wi
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i just lay them flat in the freezer, tuck the head under the belly and roll the hind end inside so theres no fat exposed to freezer burn..then thaw them out in a cool place before selling..but i do comb them out real good and get the burdocks out..

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Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Iowa
Posts: 559

If I have a big enough bunch not only do I brush tehm but I run them in a tumbler with pine shavings. REALY shines them up and gets all the mud, blood and little things out of the hair.

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Registered: May 2007
Location: missouri
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whats the best way to get ALL the lil prickley sticker briars out ?

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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: Columbus, Ks
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I'll save about 10 hides to pay for my combo fish hunt and fur harvestors liscense. I give the rest away to guys I hunt with or kids that hunt.

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Registered: Jun 2008
Location: indiana
Posts: 95

I freze my hides flat and brush them out with a curry comb, The teeth are close enough that it really takes the burrs out. I didnt used to take that much care with my hides. Did it last year and I was astonished at the price difference

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Registered: Jun 2008
Location: indiana
Posts: 95

I was told my local buyer Chittick is only paying 3 to 6. I am going elsewhere. I heard the guy in Wabash, IN is paying well

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Took the few we had in the freezer out,give'um a rite good cleanin up & averaged $16.16 on them. Buy a lil dog food & pay up on the performance gig for '09.

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