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Module 8 of 9 Core

Fur Handling & Carcass Care

Decide whether to keep the pelt by season, and if so, skin, flesh, stretch, and dry it correctly, or dispose of the carcass responsibly.

Best after: Coyote Biology, Behavior & Ecology in SC

Lessons

4 lessons in this module · 55 across the path

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  1. Fur Prime & Seasonality When SC coyote pelts are prime (cold months) vs. rubbed/worthless (warm months), and the keep-or-dispose decision. Lesson 46 of 55
  2. Case-Skinning a Coyote Skinning a coyote 'cased' for fur, the cuts, and avoiding hide damage. Assumes primer: knife skills. Lesson 47 of 55
  3. Fleshing, Stretching & Drying Removing fat/flesh, mounting on a stretcher, and drying a pelt for sale or use. Lesson 48 of 55
  4. Carcass Disposal & Sanitation Responsible disposal when fur isn't kept, plus parasite/zoonotic precautions (mange, ticks, handling hygiene). Lesson 49 of 55
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