Fur Master Series - Marten Skinning

In the "Fur Master Series" legendary Jim Shouse shows how & gives tips on how to get top returns on your pelts. (Very educational) Former trapper, fur farmer & current FHA agent Jim Shouse has many years of experience in fur handling. This series will focus on land fur as there are already a lot of great vids on water fur, hopefully this will help some trapper's realize a better return on some of their pelts ... This first video shows proper marten (Sable) pelting techniques ..!!

[@hunt4fish]

Good job on the skinnin. I always use sawdust too for a greasy pelt, lost without it, and for those fleas I spray a bit of black flag in a fox feed bag and put the animal or animals in there for a few minutes. works. you can get the commercial powder too. I have pets and hate it when they scratch; makes me itchy just thinking of the little creeps.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Nicely done buddy. I wish I had someone to do my skinning. I hope to trap a marten someday.

[@Beareater99]

Awesome video, really like the fact that he uses sawdust to help with the process as well.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's Boss, yes if it wern't for Jim I would have to scale back forsure. Marten's are a pleasure to trap when the sets are in order, but I think otter is my fav to trap, didn't really know that tell this year ..lol

[@onebadboy2]

Damn brother this series is going to help a lot. Love it when folks specialize or showcase their talents in videos. Then real learning is taking place. Awesome and already picked up a handful of helpful hints. Sawdust is great. Thumbs way up sir. Beautiful martins you caught.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, Jim makes it look so easy, well experienced. From the site FlixPress, you go make your intro on their site then download it back, pretty cool ..!!

[@holdengr]

I had heard that the Labrador marten were the best in NA and I really didnt see why until I seen your videos. Big and dark, very nice marten. We are lucky here in Ontario as we have some of the best beaver in NA. Just think, 5 times the work, 5 times the size for 1/4 of the price of a marten. Boy are we blessed....LOL Good luck with the rest of your season.

[@Gonzo3780]

Man was this a great video William...That guy made it look way to easy, Im guessing he has did a few in his day, hats off to him also...This maybe a dumb question but what kind of knife was he using?

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, had to do something special for my buddy Jim ..lol Going to be a few more vid's in this series, boarding then drumming & see where it goes from there. All my marten go large & above & i've been told that when you go further North in Labrador they are normally larger again, thank's again... William

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, this is gonna be a series of vids but first were going to deal with marten, next will be marten boarding, then turning & reboarding & finally drumming, then we'll see where it goes from there ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's yes saw dust sure helps get a grip, can get pretty slippery at times ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, he sure did, many many years of experience. Not at all, i'm not sure but i'll ask him next time around & get back to ya on that one, but it's probably from the fur harvestors catalogue since he's a agent for them ..!!

[@TheUnFurtaker]

Great video! He did a great job explaining.

[@Marty450]

Awesome job man!!!

[@trappingnorway5032]

nice vid, finally a vid showing this! i've been trying to find a vid showing marten skinnig! thanks for sharing

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, yes Jim is as good as there is at this, he's been at this for many many years ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Yes I think this will help a few trappers foresure, it's all about getting the best possible return ..!!

[@holdengr]

Pretty fancy intro.....LOL Thats the exact way I do it only my marten are only half that size and I have to do them myself...LOL Great Video as usual.

[@NLGhostWolf]

great stuff, looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@Biglandtrapper]

That's a good question, i'm not really sure but got me curious now, I'm gonna try & find that out. When I do i'll let ya know ..!!

[@goodfly1]

great video man ,love the intro

[@LaManche00]

Excellent video..

[@commandatrapper]

Great Video I am Learning some good points again Thanks William. Give Jim Thanks to

[@Biglandtrapper]

Jim certainly is a pro at this & I know he appreciates all the feedback so a big thank you on his behalf ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, thats one of the reasons why we did this vid, there ain't much out there on this, this will help quiet a few trappers I think ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, yes that saw dust sure does the trick, old Jim is as tough as nails when it comes to them fleas, I don’t think they even bite him ..lol Not me I itch just thinking about the little buggers ..lol

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, If there was I know you get more than your share of them.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, He sure did, Jim is a natural at this. Boarding vid coming up soon ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank you, I really like the feedback, take care & all the best from Labrador ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank you, This series will be loaded with alot of helpful tips & very educational. Jim is a natural at this & more than happy to share his knowledge, glad you enjoyed & leared from the first vid of what should be a great series. Thank you again ...William

[@PolluxA]

Sometimes the mice eat on their tale if they don't fall out of the conibear box. I had to cut off about an inch of the tale on one of my martens. Do you think it matters?

[@nightrunner3701]

How do you best pull a freezer burned marten tail?

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, really appreciate it ..!!

[@treve24]

Gm Bigland tapper this would be my 1st full yr at trapping and to date i have 7 foxes and 1 coyote woundering if you guy can do a video on foxes and coyote from skinning to to placing them on the bords I am from newfoundland and if you can send me some info oh were to send my furs and any other tips thanks love videos kept the videos coming Tony

[@SpecificAnimals]

Hey great vid man , I'm 15 ad I live in NIiagara falls Ontario and I was wondering if there were any guys really close around here so I ca take part in trapping and get my licence after doing the course. Do you know of anyone close? Thanks your man Justin

[@Biglandtrapper]

There will be vids like this coming up ..!!

[@treve24]

thank you guys and if there anything i can downhere you guys let me Tony

[@Biglandtrapper]

Yes, gives me more time on the line, more time with the family when i'm home & best possible return from my catch, win win win ..!!

[@the1blalock2channel]

thanks a lot for that video i think it will help me a lot

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, I appreciate it & i'm sure Jim does to ..!!

[@MrGoosePit]

Always a pleasure to watch an experienced pro do a job. Loved the intro, how did you do that?

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, yes the belisle traps are great, very humane trap ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Right on, thank's ..!!

[@TimberLineNorth]

William your lucky to have someone to skin for you,,,even better to have a pro.

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, we got another couple vids on marten then fur drumming, we will eventually get around to foxes forsure, you can get info from the trappers guide on where to send your furs, just keep watching the vids, they will be ;loaded with tips, thanks again ...William

[@ThuBigHunter]

do you got bounty on the marten?

[@Biglandtrapper]

I don't but anyone reading your comment may be able to help ya with that, yout tube is a great way to learn a few things ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

You welcome, thank's for the feedback really appreciate it ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank you, really appreciate it ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Right on thank's, certainly will ..!!

[@ИсхакХамитов-ч7щ]

Привет Уильям ,лапки без коготков снимаете ,как я понял ,стандарты такие?

[@giodazip]

saw dust trick is very helpful, thanks

[@Biglandtrapper]

No bounty but wildlife did purchase some carcass's for research ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Wow, thats a sweet bounty ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, appreciate it ..!!

[@jasonmurphy3433]

cool video,he is good

[@Biglandtrapper]

Thank's, that is the sawdust mixture that came out of the fur drum. Fine sawdust would do, helps get a good grip & soaks up a bit of grease. Suggest you watch the rest of the vid's in the fur master series, there you should get the answers your looking for. Thank's again ..!!

[@mountainmanjournals]

Thank you sir for the info I have never trapped marten one day I hope to tho and this will help thank you God bless

[@alltimetrapper9156]

nice video man that are really humane

[@Biglandtrapper]

You welcome ..!!

[@Biglandtrapper]

If the grader notices it then I don't think it'll make the select pile, but I really don't know, grader discretion i guess ...

[@PolluxA]

how much does the value decrease if you pull the tale off?

[@nightrunner3701]

Alot.

[@jeremyadams9680]

great video

[@Biglandtrapper]

Right on thank you ..!!

[@ThuBigHunter]

ok, we get 500NOK($89 canadian)plus that we sell the fur

[@jackfrost429]

plizzzzz guys hunt and cook in the wild and then eat... i dying to see that kind of adventure

[@luketracey3269]

🍀

[@ThuBigHunter]

yea i guess so

[@Biglandtrapper]

Sure is, I think Jim can almost do this with his eyes closed ..lol

[@thomasfields7902]

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: (Acts 17:30) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. (Psalms 51:1-4)

[@jackfrost429]

cook and eat