FUR PELT HANDLING and HISTORY ( for fashion, collecting, and taxidermy) Red Fox Fur Pelt Fur Pelts have been a worldwide trade for many years. The Native Americans taught the white trapper in the 1800's. The...
FAQ : Fur Grades and Quality Before we discuss fur grades, let me explain two things. 1) The grades are assigned to the raw fur pelts (not tanned) by the fur auction companies in Canada, Russia, or...
How to processes your own hides at home: 1. after skinning the animal, it is best to try and scrape as much fat and membrane off the skin as possible. 2. if there is not an abundance of furs to tan at one...
Hunting and Fishing is enjoyed by millions of people and can be quite rewarding not only in putting food on the table and in the freezer but also by the memories of good times shared with friends and family....
THE PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE IT TO HELP BUYERS OF THE ABOVE TITLE ITEMS WHO ARE NEW TO TAXIDERMY OR ARE THINKING ABOUT ADDING AN ADDITION TO THEIR COLLECTION. THE FIRST RULE YOU MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER, MAKE SURE IT...
Eagle, hawk, owl, and all other raptor or bird of prey feathers are illegal to buy, sell, or even possess (in the USA), for anyone who's not a tribal elder enrolled in a tribe of Native Americans. That's like...
Shark Jaws and the associated teeth are your best guide to identify a species. Bear in mind that there ARE shark species whose teeth are so similar that Positive Identity is almost, if not entirely impossible....
First off, even if you normally sell nice, sedate NORMAL items , Do not automatically turn up your nose at the Everything Else: Weird category:WHY? Because most of us (raising hand) have items that used to be...
Extremely greasy skins, such as beaver or raccoon, should first be degreased before completing the tanning process. Small skins can be soaked in white (unleaded) gasoline. Large skins can be degreased by...
displayed Item number: 220171534223 BEWARE OF ANYONE SELLING OWLS, RAPTORS AND ANY OTHER BIRDS OF PREY!!!!! YOU KNOW WHAT REALLY BOTHERS ME? PEOPLE WHO THINK THE RULES CAN BE BENT IN THEIR FAVOR AND HAVE NO...