Fleshing Beaver Pelt with a Pressure Washer

[@willwatson3306]

I would like this video ten times every hide I flesh, it really works!

[@hwntwww]

I always wanted a beaver shower

[@jk-76]

Glad I saw this! I am going to help my friend get rid of some trouble beavers and I'll be using this technique!

[@mikenfight]

dude I thought you were crazy when I first saw the headline but after watching this video that is a great idea and yes I'm definitely going to try this!

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

mike markisich It works, it's messy but it works!

[@justinhaas1401]

Do they dry the same as fleshing with a fleshing knife and are the pelts still ok to send to fur auctions

[@xccaae]

That is an ingenious way of Fleshing! thanks for the video

[@shawnhall6066]

Hope you fix that leak soon going to have hair less nuts lol great video

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Lol I've got extra protection there! thanks

[@aferetis2379]

1.Does procefure remove also connective tissue? 2. Do you have hair roots exposed? 3. Have you ever had a hide teared up or cut ?

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Yes it will remove everything from the hide. It will expose roots but I usually only have that happen with small unprime raccoon hides. And if you aren't careful it will cut the hide just like a knife

[@aferetis2379]

Hmm.. seems to be very agressive. I really don't know if it's good for bagpipe making... Thank you very much. take care!

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

+Afer Etis I wouldn't say any more aggressive than using a fleshing knife, I've exposed roots and cut hides with it too. What kind of hides you using to make bagpipes?

[@aferetis2379]

goat hides

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

+Afer Etis No idea about goat hides, I would guess they would be similar to deer, and deer aren't thinned skinned so I wouldn't think you would have a problem using a pressure washer. It always helps to get a practice one in too

[@kingdacrush]

Rotary tip, would also work better/faster if you replaced the O-ring. To keep from blowing the o-ring inside the rotary tip always start it facing towards the ground.

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Thanks, thats a good observation, I'll definitely have to replace the O ring. I've noticed it gets hung up sometimes, wasn't sure what caused that

[@kingdacrush]

howtotrapbeavers.com No Problem, I used a 325° steam jenny for years to clean train engine blocks. When I wasn't using the steam the rotary tip was my favorite to cut the thick grease that the acid bath didn't get.

[@dunwitch]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@danmitchell3758]

Im a new trapper. I like the video. Do you case skin the beaver to slip over the beam, All the skinng I have learned shows cutting from vent to chin

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

I cut from vent to sternum, so they stay on the beam easier then once I get ready to board I finish the cut up to the chin

[@Blogengezer]

Enjoy watching your technique, looks less likely to cause damage, by using the rotary nozzle. We travel and see many Racoon roadkill that are in good condition.

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Yeah that rotary nozzle is key, even so you have to keep it moving as it will slice the hide if you're not careful

[@muffledgiraffe4303]

Theoretically, could you do this with any fur bearer?

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Yes, I do this on all of my fur. With thin skinned animals like fox and bobcat you have to be alot more careful, but they rarely need much fleshing anyway. I use it as much for washing the fur as I do fleshing

[@MrJoe11young]

It's going to be happening soon at my house. Ordering turbo nozzle off eBay today. Half the price of most places.

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

You're wife is gonna be so proud!

[@MrJoe11young]

Coyote Trapping School Hahaha! I'll wait until she's gone! Lol!

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

O that fat and meat will still be there when she gets back!

[@pyrofful]

Im thinking this would be a good idea to try. If i would go and purchase one for racoons, squirrels, possibly a coyote, and definitely a deer what general pressure would i need to buy? (I have read your other comments about 2500-3000 psi but i want the cheapest one i could find that will work since it would be only for hides. I know squirrels are pretty easy but if i would buy one why not use it. Do you think a 2000 psi could work for the deer? I know the other animals have thinner skin and would/could use lighter psi but not sure about the deer. Or if i want to do a deer it still meets what you said about 2500psi minimum? Thanks!P.s being totally new to pressure washer what is a good brand lower in price? I know you get what you pay for but is there any good ones in the 100-200 dollar range?

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

TJ Jones I would bet a 2000 psi would work, the key is the orbiting tip. Mine is a Honda and it has been great. I know the 2000 psi come electric or gas. I've used electric in the past a few times for other things and burnt it up because I was using it continuously and didn't let it rest. Might be best to check reviews especially on the electric ones.

[@pyrofful]

Ok thanks thats what i was wondering. Ok i was wondering about the motor going bad but a motor will probably last longer than an electric one....plus you can have an engine fixed and not need to buy a new one. Ok thanks i will remember that the tip is key. Thanks for the very informative reply!

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

TJ Jones I've heard from other folks that usually the pump goes out long before the engine

[@pyrofful]

Oh wow. I guess thats cheaper then repairing the engine. Thanks for the info!

[@fullstrutn]

that beaver is not skinned to stretch round ,,did they [buyers] change the way they want them skinned???

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

I find they are easier to flesh on the board only split half way. When I get ready to stretch them I split all the way and stretch them round

[@davemoulton8051]

That is a great way to flesh

[@whiskirunner]

When fleshing an otter, how do you dry it before putting it up on a board? Thanks

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Squeegee out as much water as you can with your hands, then let it hang and drip if you have the time (an hour or so). You can pop it like a wet towel from the nose and tail several times, that will help get the water out. Then board as usual, watching closely and pulling it off the board as soon as it's dry. Keeping a fan circulating in the room all the time will help too

[@whiskirunner]

+Coyote Trapping School , Thanks so much for your prompt reply, i have been using your technique on beaver, it works great ! thanks.

[@brianglenn1478]

How dry do you get the fur side before you put them on the board, it seems like the hide would dry out while waiting on the Furrer to dry?

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

I just shake/squeegie it out real good then put it on the board. I use beaver hoops so my fur can dry while the hide is drying

[@BryerCrandall]

@@coyotetrappingschool1575if you use hoops do you cut it up the Belly afterwards?

[@tatermorgan6559]

wow that is smart, good job

[@Joe_Goofball]

Will this work on coyote, raccoon and deer hides?

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Absolutely, I flesh deer, coyotes, fox, raccoon, beaver, otter, snapping turtle, just about anything you can think of. Some you have to be more careful with as they are thinner skinned and cut easier but it will work on them all

[@justinhaas1401]

Does it hurt the pelt will fur auctions still buy fleshed with a pressure washer

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Its the same idea as fleshing with a knife, you're just taking any meat or fat off the hide. It gives you the same result as with a knife. I sell all my furs through NAFA. You can't tell a pressure washed hide from a knife fleshed hide. Because you are wetting the hide it may take longer to dry, thats one reason I prefer using hoops to stretch my beavers to help them dry faster.

[@koroscil11]

Hey I was wondering how much psi your pressure washer put out

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

That's a 3000 psi. For most furbearers I think a 2500 would do fine too

[@jakelundgren7933]

@@coyotetrappingschool1575 I have a 2700 2.3gpm washer what kind of tip should I be looking for

[@SASKATCHEWANOUTDOOR1]

whys it a cased fur, arent beaver suppose to be open

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Yes, beavers are the only fur that is stretched open. I leave them cased until after I flesh, simply because the hide is easier to manage on a fleshing beam cased. Once the hide is fleshed I finish the cut to make the hide open. You can see this, and how i stretch the hides here kzbin.info/www/bejne/haS1dJ-jdsSars0

[@thesteeler1fan]

Could you use this method to dehair also? (for buckskin)

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

+thesteeler1fan I'm sure you could, but I would think you would still need to do something to release the hair from the hide and just use the pressure washer to get the hair off the hide.

[@thesteeler1fan]

Ya that's what i wash thinking. might have to do a test run. Thanks!

[@Lisa-uc5ox]

So, has anyone done a test run on buckskin yet?

[@henryhale4048]

Pure Genius

[@yomomma5042]

did you say you used this for cyote?

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Yes, I've used the pressure washer on everything from beaver and otter to gray fox and bobcat. Of course you have to be much more careful with thin skinned animals like grays and bobcats but it's kinda overkill on them anyway as little fat as they have. Coyotes aren't too bad

[@daftTony]

What size pipe?

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

I think it's 8"

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

I think it's 8"

[@jamesrboyle]

hate to see the water bill on that beaver hide not worth it from what i see

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Not too bad

[@deanfromtrapline53-colwell61]

Cool video, neat idea ... i sub'd you

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Thanks, actually just finished fleshing a couple beavers this way!

[@denisroy2072]

This is ingenious but not for me, having all that meat and fat laying in the back yard. This makes a nice bating site. lol

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Denis Roy Ha thats for sure, it does make a mess!

[@countryboyoutdoors7963]

I lay a large tarp out to catch a majority of the mess. When I'm done, I pick both ends up, one at a time, so all the fat and flesh is in the middle. Then just pick it up and put it in a bucket. I also do this out in back of my fence, so my dog won't roll in it.

[@mooseknuckle8334]

Lazy

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

Bout like a 1 word comment

[@mooseknuckle8334]

@@coyotetrappingschool1575 Touche

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

@@mooseknuckle8334 😁 have a good one!

[@mooseknuckle8334]

@@coyotetrappingschool1575 I will say it's damn clean compared to the traditional way but wtf lol...

[@coyotetrappingschool1575]

@@mooseknuckle8334 If i took the time to learn with a knife I think I could probably do it in the same amount of time with less mess, but like you said I'm lazy and it seems like an easy way. I saw a video of a Canadian guy, Jackie Wurtz I think fleshing a beaver over his knee with a rounded beaver skinning knife, he was quick!

[@scottcomella2264]

What a remarkable waste of water and power.

[@hanswentz6243]

+Scott Comella its not a waste of water its going right back into the ground