Trapping Thread 2025/2026

[shb]

Yeah, what is a fleshing tool?

There was a guy that worked for NAFA, then FHA after nafa went under. He went around to the various state trapping conventions and did fur handling demos. His name was Greg Schroeder.

He would casually knock out a coon/yote/beaver/whichever pelt in a few minutes whilst visiting with the gathered watchers. Just effortless.

And its true, a good knife, and a proper beam makes it as easy as it can be.

Theres a touch, and a feel, and a learning curve sure, but that comes with everything in life.

 

[sigpros]

I've been using a fleshing tool, its not quite like a traditional fleshing knife. Maybe I should get one?

https://lptraplinesupply.com/ Lee makes a great knife. We are new to putting up fur we have the regular parallel knife and I just ordered a mini. They are hand made and a work of art. Top Lot stretcher Co makes great boards and beams also https://toplotstretcherco.com/

 

[shb]

 

[Sheltowee]

Unfortunately I haven’t either.
I’ve got a buddy I’ve been giving all of my stuff to since I started. He sells all the hides and gives me a small cut end of the year. I don’t ask for it, but he insists. He used to take them, but not anymore….. they end up in a burn pile or ditch.

Don't ask how I know this, but Australian/New Zealand possum fur is really popular right now in the knitting world. Understand that it is a different species but is there any use for American possum in yarn making?