tube or dorsal skinning for mink

[(Michael R)Nyona Lake Taxidermy Studio]

I got a mink that i took with the shotgun while hunting for rabbits and squirrels, anyway i'm going to mount him. I wanted to know what way i should skin hin without having anything show, and i would like to make an original pose with the carcass then mold it for future use, how hard are these to mount, from skinning to the actual mounting process.

[Andy]

Skinning the mink depends on what pose you decide to do. I split it on the side that doesn't show. Watch skinning around
the tail so you dont cut the scent glands, the scent will linger for days like a skunk. I wear rubber gloves and skin them outside.
Wash it good and i soak it in downey fabric softner for a little while to get the smell out, flesh , tumble and mount they
are not hard.