Beginners Taxidermy - Fleshing Part 4

[aaronmadams]

I got my first buck and will be doing this myself. Where is a good place to get the ear turner tool? Love the video thanks.

[threemillionrivets]

Is the audio not working right on this video for anyone else, or is it just my computer? It'll work for a bit and then fade off to silence and then come back intermittently.

[FilmerOfBobcats]

I'm puzzled about one aspect. Why did you not cut the cartilage away totally? Why leave it attached to the edges of the ear?

[HelpingHandHangers]

@FilmerOfBobcats I don't remove the cartalige, I use the bonded ear method

[FilmerOfBobcats]

@HelpingHandHangers What prevents the piece of cartilage from getting crinkly during tanning? When you tan a fox hide, for example, with the cartilege left in, the ears come out crinkled. Trying to understand reasons for doing each step so I can do it right!

[pollock2013]

@FilmerOfBobcats i've put foil around the ears in the actual shape of the ear and leave it on there till it dries. they don't crinkle that way

[jarhoj]

These videos are great! I have been in business for 2 years now and am still learning! there were several things that I will try, looks so much easier and quicker than the way I have been doing things! Thanks for taking the time to share!

[HelpingHandHangers]

You're welcome! Also, all videos are on our main site. There is also a forum now - which we do respond to daily. Sorry for all of those who haven't gotten responses on YouTube...  it's a lot of work!

[pollock2013]

@HelpingHandHangers I'm 17 and i've been doing this for about two years now and i've always had trouble with the ears. this really helped alot. thanks for posting

[MatosUpNorth]

How come you don't remove all the cartilage from the ear? I thought we were supposed to get rid of all of it. I'm confused!

[J0Gu7]

so this is pre salting? I'm new to this. Have skinned and tanned two bobcats, your vids are so informational.I just bought me a beam, fleshing knife, skinner, and scraper. where can I get a horn like the one you use? and the blade holder? Realy could use some advice. Can I apply the same techniques you are doing to coyote pelts? the ears? I just left that cartilage in! Did'nt know better.

[ThexHuntingxChannel]

recently i relpy to one of your comments on how to do this. But forget it now. Thanks alot

[chevychunk]

awsome i had no idea thanks alot!!!

[1964klc]

Thanks for all your help!

[usapi]

Another good video. Thank you.