Beginner Fur Handling with VERY BASIC Tools {Tutorial Start to Finish}

[@Patriot1777]

No clue what your saying and doing, I can RIP that skin off in 2 min.

[@Backdaft94]

Good for you, want a cookie?

[@angrybearironworks3233]

And just how many of those furs are sellable? How many times have you had to explain what you’re doing and why? Please think about your responses before you share them.

[@soccer74242]

Love that he pinned this haha

[@Sheepdog1314]

make a video, Sherlock. Oh right, you're dead.

[@zackbiggins8070]

Imagine being the kid that's posted this actually never trapped or shot a gun lol😂😂😂

[@Yuhmuthasaho]

You and Sam wood have done more for young trappers than any of the old books and vhs did for us as kids Keep it up

[@OzarkJubal]

Very nice, and they have done a lot, but please don't try to take away from the trapping books that have been written by trapping legends. Those books contain so much information, in a physical form, that will last long after KZbin's gone.

[@Yuhmuthasaho]

@@OzarkJubal definitely not. They taught me tons but it’s no where near the current video quality

[@FarmerFpv]

@@OzarkJubal The old trapping books are garbage. I ain't going to walk on eggshells because you're an overly sentimental snowflake. God forbid we use your wrong pronoun too. Your world would come crumbling down.

[@FarmerFpv]

@phil veburst Say that to his face, Wilbert...

[@OzarkJubal]

@@FarmerFpv you're a salty boi 😂

[@darrenlowry7477]

You've helped me learn more about trapping and fur handling than anyone else. You Sir are a true gift for new trappers.

[@NateAndSons91]

Maybe a part two of the extended fur work to make it soft and and not stiff anymore…that would be sweet I watch these videos about every night and love your content and all the educational stuff you throw in is amazing on how simple you can make it !

[@glhenngerstner5770]

I love all your videos, you have taught me just about everything I know when it comes to trapping and fur handling. I appreciate everything you do to help out those of us that are new to this.

[@timothyfriebe919]

Your videos and instructions have made my retirement dream come true. Working on my bucket list of critters and getting them ready for the wall. Thank you for the hard work and dedication to your craft.

[@victornonnya]

Man! I love that you make videos like these. Help anyone and everyone get into trapping. You are up there in the names of those that have promoted and have helped forward trapping to everyone. Keep it up! No doubt you are changing the world.

[@honeyferguson9138]

Man, you are so humble and I appreciate you showing basic skills to newbies and amateurs. You are a pleasure to watch

[@amyl.212]

just got back from my first 3 day trapping workshop yesterday and although they showed us how to do all of this, seeing it done in a small space with basic, household tools is really helping my confidence. i don't have a gambrel, a dedicated area to do all this or even a fleshing board (yet-- i plan to build one). i actually live in an urban area without much space or a backyard. your channel actually came recommended by one of the volunteer instructors from the workshop and i'm glad it was. after the workshop, i was worried i wouldn't have the confidence to go out and run traps again on my own, but this has really helped me feel like i can. thanks so much.

[@amyl.212]

i especially loved the opening remarks on wearing gloves. made me feel like a lot less of a wimp!

[@This1LifeWeLive]

This is so great! Thankyou for continuing to make videos on this! I ran into another girl who also tans hides in my city. I was so excited to not only have someone to talk with on this, but someone my own age too! I'm sending her your video 🥰

[@alexking6245]

By far one the best KZbin channels. Keep hearing the Meat Eater guys talk about you, would be awesome if they brought you in for a podcast or better yet an episode!!!

[@Gressyjam]

Thank you so much for your vids! I found a 58" otter roadkill with pelt intact today while driving around and I'm going to try to get a good pelt out of him! This will be my first time doing fur handling, so fingers crossed it goes well! Happy new year!

[@Texasthebeststate-in-u.s]

Hey did it go well

[@elizabethnorris4508]

How did it go

[@timothyrothrock4173]

That's why I tell kids that to learn to watch your channel. I encourage them to join the trapping association because they are always putting on demo's. Our game commission usually donates critters and they will talk about trapping for public service. Always a pleasure watching you and I am still learning as well...

[@martinholloway2502]

Pretty damn clever for no expense . Love to watch all videos, keep them coming. I never tire of the fur shed !!!!

[@abrahammunoz2232]

This is great, thanks again for the time and info you put into these tutorial videos. Using this as a lesson for my nephews today. They are going to skin and process their first coon furs without having to spend a cent. I appreciate all the videos and time you put into your youtube content. I've learned more from your videos than I can list, from fishing to trapping and fur processing. Keep it up

[@bakkey]

this would be my second/third time doing a fur tanning and I love the way you showed this, RIP my poor 3rd gen baby rats that didn't make it, you will be missed but now a part of you will be with me always. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@brentrowan2794]

For the fleshing beam you can also drive a steel t post or dig a small wooden post in the ground at an angle and then slip the pvc pipe over the top of it. That’s what I have used and it works pretty good.

[@reywalker5951]

Thank you for taking the time to make this wonderful tutorial! It can be overwhelming when starting out, thinking that you need to have all the special tools before beginning!

[@dinos8557]

great video for limited tools. It's BS what youtube is doing to channels like yours. Some of us enjoy this types of content and understand it is not inhumane.

[@charlesmurray1220]

What gets me is, fur is a renewable resource that doesn't hurt the environment with a lot of petro-chemical byproducts. I can't understand why that is so hard to figure out (or accept).

[@trevorshifflett5977]

Thank you coon Creek Outdoors for narrowing the fur handling part down so I can learn how to do it.

[@ratedredneck96]

Been looking for this! I just got a red fox and the pelts in the freezer because i dont have a proper setup. I want to make my stuff to save as much as possible because i love making stuff and theres some pride in building your own stuff and succeeding with your own built equipment.

[@Smorgellep]

Wow , this is awsome I got some cooons to take care of and I’ve been so stressed about making the right fleshing beam that I haven’t even started yet , the coon god over here rams a 4” peice of pvc In the ground and does amazing

[@pilly2364]

Definitely helpful. I’ve watched plenty of your trapping videos in the past. Learned a lot from you and started trapping because of it. Thank you, keep it up.

[@Hisslave1]

From an over the hill trapper, a tail stripper will save you valuable time. Very simple to make one. With a solid skinning rack, once you get the tail freed up, you can wrap that hide and pull it all the way to the shoulders using your body weight.

[@SDMountainMan]

Thanks for sharing shows you don't need all the fancy stuff to start out I'm starting again haven't done it since I was a teenager so given me inspiration to get after it. I bought some supplies from old guy couple years ago he had putty knives sharpend for skinning reshaped but carbon steel hold an edge well.

[@bobcooper6546]

I caught 4 coyoties last season and it was from watching your videos. I used dog scrap from our house dogs as an attractant I thought you had said a coyote is no different than your house dogs but it's wild and what does your dog do if it smells another dogs crap. He's gotta go sniff it. It worked for me. Of course my wife got a kick out of me picking up dog dirt with a sandwich bag. Love your videos

[@kritterkatcher1486]

Great video! Excellent content to introduce this craft to new enthusiasts!!!! Where there is a will there is a way. Thank you !!

[@briannagorman3119]

I'm a little old for this but I thoroughly enjoy this tutorial. Thanks so much and who knows maybe I can pass this along to someone else someday

[@kennyboulton7756]

Thank you for the information buddy. I just did 2 Grey squirrels for practice. Your video helped me a lot. I'm all the way over here in Bakersfield California. We do have coons, but I mostly see them around parks and near roads where it's not safe to shoot them. Next time I go up to the National Forrest I'll keep my eye out for one. Maybe ask some of the people that own land if they know where they are.

[@danielmastin3606]

Great video for the Beginning trapper's and hunters. 👍

[@fernandobalina8787]

Buenísimo. Se puede hacer un buen trabajo con herramientas básicas. Gracias amigo. Saludos de Argentina

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Well I’m glad this is still up for us new trappers to see!

[@jeraldseberger5414]

Excellent video Stu helps out the younger less experienced to show them they don't need to invest alot of money right off the bat. People can also collect old political signs and use those instead of cardboard just make sure it's after the election and it's OK to take them

[@charlesmurray1220]

There's a good idea.

[@hankvana2149]

Thanks much! This is very helpful! I tie fishing flies and occasionally prepare critter hides. I've always found coon tails to be challenging because of how difficult it is to remove all the fat and oil from the skin. I was surprised that, beyond removing the bone, you didn't do any work on the tail. I scrape as best I can and cure with borax (or a salt and borax) then, when dried, wash the tail in warm soapy water to get as much oil out of the fur and the skin. Because there is no post-processing or tanning I need to get the tail as clean as possible to minimize any greasy smell. Do you have any suggestions or comments that might help with oily skinned critters? I have a couple of tails in the freezer and would appreciate some help.

[@jeremybrownfield1025]

Can't answer your question but I'd avoid washing in warm water always use cold the warm water will cause the tail to slip because of bacteria

[@jessefarmer1294]

Great video. I really liked seeing you do it with basic tools. Maybe you could do something similar for setting traps also. Like use some basic tools to make a few sets

[@seewaage]

Thanks for your aimed at newbies video. I'm a newbie and I don't know what to do with my skins. I'll try your hints.

[@tywallace3059]

I have only trapped 3 coyotes on foot holds and a lot of racoons on dog proofs. So I’m extremely new. And i agree i feel like i should do it all from start to finish atleast once. We have a horrible Coyote problem here. Thank ya sir (from outside of Abilene, TX)

[@coyotewacker]

Nice Tutorial!! I’m sure you helped quite a few people .Goodjob 👍

[@gregdazer8395]

Very nice video. You are very resourceful. Never would have thought of cardboard.

[@ccamen]

What do you do with the skins after all the processing and drying? I am new to this. Thanks for the video!

[@Ryan.Willis]

Tan it to keep it or you sell it to fur buyers.

[@hoover8293]

Great video. Never had any adults to teach me about hunting and trapping. I read lots of outdoor magazines (Fur Fish Game) to self teach. You make it much easier. Are you close to Johnson County in Illinois?

[@Mullinz80]

Word of the day.....Rudimentary: - Involving or limited to basic principles-. 😂👍👍

[@johnlobue834]

Excellent video for beginners. Would like to see another beginner type video on the tanning process.

[@natehenry6615]

Always enjoy your videos, you break it down simply for the beginners no matter what age. Even throws in some comedy as well. Keep it up

[@jeffsettles5125]

Great video thanks for showing this with simple tools good for a starter keep them coming

[@duanemoore-6553]

When your skin in the tail if you ain’t got a tail stripper all you gotta have is two £.16 nails, put on each side and put your grab a hold of them and pull it straight down. It works just like a tail stripper.

[@tomelsass6809]

Super helpful video and instruction. Thanks for stepping back into newb land.

[@michaelwylie4876]

Awesome video! Very inspiring for novice trappers!

[@stevenrussell8410]

thank you for your wisdom. I have bought a few traps and was pretty confused about what to do next. got everything you showed in your video without spending a fortune and I'm ready to get started. glad I ran acoss your channel. keep up the good work.

[@nrfishinman009]

The only thing I can add to fur handling is to get the best knife you can afford and learn how keep that knife sharp.

[@JustinDOehlke]

I'm fairly confident that most folks don't have a machete lying around, but nonetheless I liked this presentation. Nice work

[@stevenzimmerman4901]

A clothespin will work as a tail stripper also. Started trapping last season and I use your techniques. Thank you for all of the instruction videos that you do!

[@davidrice4781]

I used to use the clasp on a dog leash.

[@Watchtower.S.FICI.1959]

Thankyou, I am a avid Fisherman hunter, trapper, snare hunter name it. From scaling skinning fleshing and tanning.

[@ronfreeman75]

Thanks for the time you put into teaching the youth of today

[@O.M.M.A_Nation]

This is a great simplifying version bear minimum you should do trap setting tips an techniques do u set with a berrier to the back of the set or leave open for approach from all angles an what do u bait with

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

Question: Now what? How does the fur buyer want to receive the skins for purchase? Fur side showing? Skin side showing? Do you soften before the sale? Can each skin touch each other in storage or must it be separate from each other? Is temperature alone enough or should you have a fan blowing on the skins for air circulation? How should you store the skins? In a bag, in a box, wrapped in a blanket, Hanger only, etc? Can the dried skins reabsorb moisture in the air and become rotten? Will bugs get into the skin or fur after they are dried? As always, awesome video.

[@azza-in_this_day_and_age]

million blades you could skin with, shorter list would be anything that absolutely wont work! im thinking carpet knife would be tough with the curve, scissors would be a challenge... oh, an axe? but i bet even those you could make it happen. might not be pretty enough to sell, but if someones stranded in the woods and needee clothing or something... a sharp rock could do. great bideo my sir 🤙

[@MINIHAHA1]

Another great video. Thanks for taking the time to share the knowledge. I've skinned out a few critters but used the pickling process. So when you skin it then flesh it you board it and don't salt it down before you tan it?

[@charlesmurray1220]

Another great vid. Though I've made some boards and purchased that simple skinning clamp you promoted a while back, I was wondering about a skinning board because my softwood board got pretty beat up last year. Sched 45 4" PVC. Very helpful. Thank you kindly.

[@rickywilson6214]

You teach me about traping for years and skinning and taning

[@georgebarger3345]

My first fleshing knife was a tablespoon lol.That was 56 years ago.

[@danhuffman4506]

Great video I learn something new each time I watch your videos thank you for the great detail you put bbn into the videos for all of us newbies an I am sure for the experience one's as well

[@bowslingeroutdoors3653]

Thanks for putting these videos together. I reference friends from different parts of the country to your vids as i dont have raccoons in alaska to make a video to show people.

[@aklaunch]

This is one of the better shows on youtube. Thank you

[@joshsmith3650]

All your videos give me a little more confidence but this one takes the cake

[@farleyskennelsandoutdoors6499]

Thank you had trouble last year with the fleshing so looking forward to catching some this week in Tennessee!

[@BK-oo1bl]

One thing I noticed for those that are brand new to this the vent is essentially the rectum

[@christisking7773]

New sub here. Very informative, thank you!

[@dancingmacaroni]

"An it or a thing?" I learned a ton from this video but I would edit that part out, it's unnecessary and it's unkind. "You're no less of a human" was perfect though, that's all that was needed.

[@mikewhitman745]

Are you melting away?

[@rackemwells]

It’s quite unacceptable KZbin punishes a creator for a video clearly aimed at educating others simply because they don’t partake in the subject matter…

[@christisking7773]

KZbin is a joke now.

[@wvtrapperdude5358]

i put up two snares hanging from a piece of metal from mg broken garage door. its a surprisingly good gambrel

[@jimpurcell5446]

Great video just starting to trap this year your videos are very helpful thank you

[@dredger9mm]

Mighty nice. This is the first GOOD explanation and video I've seen explained. You rock, man. Thanks for takin' the time, and I hope damned YT doesn't get ya on this one.

[@timmynormand8082]

When you get to the tail. Used to use two small sticks on each side the tail bone an the hide rolls off the tail bone I’m sure you seen that method before

[@VeteranOutdoors]

You can also use a pair of pliers as a tail stripper. I've had to do that after breaking my tail stripper before.

[@RoscoPColetrane]

If my wife sees this video I’m in trouble!

[@A.KINLAW]

Man, this is right on time for me! Thanks for posting!! Great video!

[@lakeviewdame]

Fantastic!!!! I have learned so much from your videos. Keep them coming please !!!!

[@nathanclarke6694]

Can you do some videos on home projects (maybe besides wall hangers) that can be done if you're not interested in selling?

[@97kt69]

Great vid TY. / P.S. use a lawn and leaf bag lol.👍

[@JR-3030]

Love the fleshing beam idea! Ground is frozen here, any other tips for a diy beam?

[@ericc3327]

Great video, no trapping by law where I am at but maybe someday.

[@josephhaworth461]

That's freaking awesome I never would have thought of that definitely helpful thank y'all for the tips I will keep them in mind

[@zackbiggins8070]

Very nice thanks!! Gonna have that coon stinking ya fastback, marker and tape up 😂😂

[@mikelloyd106]

Loved that trash bag for an apron. I use a contractor trash bag for my apron.

[@DylanJones-lh8wd]

A pair of pliers work great if you don’t have a tail stripper

[@batmantiss]

Did you dig the racoon out of the dumpster too? Thank you for the video, it was a big help

[@godmodeforever]

KZbin cant handle the process, just as long the meat is on the table. Screw KZbin.

[@joshhall5809]

Hell yeah helps a lot will definitely try it and is there a way you can do a coyote the same way and do I just take the finished product to my local fur or trapping store? Thank you

[@jeremyfriebel2562]

I got 20 for a ok coyote yesterday so the investment is definitely a limiting factor for me.

[@chaotic4453]

Great video everything was well explained and kept nice and simple. Is there a fallow up? What do you do with the it now.

[@Will7981]

I don't care how tough you are, a germ can take the toughest person down easy. It's more "manly" and just plain smart to wear gloves skinning a wild animal to protect from rabies, etc.

[@bigguy5155]

you can use a pair of slip joint pliers for a tail skinner if you have nothing else

[@RitzWood32]

Very helpful in a pinch

[@prosqueegeeguy2585]

Thank you so much for this video I really needed this

[@nikopetro409]

Me and my bro checked traps today and got a skunk. Wasnt to happy lol but its cool

[@robertursache6371]

I don't know why am I watching this. Now I know how to skin a coon for some reason... I don't even have racoons in my country

[@shaneseaford4824]

U putting the plastic bag on reminds me of cutting weight in wrestling

[@joe_momma2741]

Is there anything you can do to make the skin flexible/soft

[@terryadams8860]

Would this work for coyote as well? Just more cardboard?

[@phyllistolson8295]

👍👍👍