Stretched Hides

[sneekeepete]

Got a lot of work done on my critters this past weekend. I was able to pull two of my beaver off of stretchers and flesh out two more and get them stretched. We also got about 5 coons done and two fox as well. Not sure why we didn't take pictures of the coons and fox stretched but oh well. Here is some of the progress.

[Trout&Trees]

Looks like some premium hides! Well done. I've always been intrigued by fixing up hides, but I've never committed myself to doing so and probably never will. ...but maybe some day.

[Hiker]

Looks like you did a great job Pete.

[maintguy47]

Good looking hides. I was wondering, do those beaver keep thier waterproofness-ness when you get done with them?

[m gardner]

Nice job. Lots of meticulous work.
mark

[killerbee]

pretty cool.
are you going to sell them?
how much do beaver hides go for? fox? coon? coyote?
pretty interesting, i wish i had the time to learn that hobby, but my wife thinks i have to many hobbys as it is
i think i'd keep one of those stretched beaver hides for myself, they do look pretty good

[sneekeepete]

Killer,
As you know i am sure the market rises and falls year by year. This years market is great for furs!
Average Eastern Beaver are going for $19.37 with a high of $160.00.
Eastern Coyote: $28 up to $74
Heavy coyote: $73 up to $330
Red Fox: $24 up to $80
Grey Fox: $24 up to$52
these numbers are from the February 22nd auction.
I was going to save one of my large prime Beaver pelts to tan and hang on a traditional Willow hoop for the wall. I just don't have the time this year. There is always next year though! Plus I have that nice female Bobcat to either have mounted or tanned for my wall!