after looking in the archives,about skinning a mink, i'm scared.not kidding, how do i avoid hitting the stink gland
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When you get near anus sharpen knife real good,,,like razor blade sharp and gingerly disect anus from body.... I suggest you do this outside...not to give someone the vapors! Mink sent is not like skunk, it will go away with time.
Practice, Practice, Practice. I have never found mink gland oil that offensive my dad being a mink farmer and myself a trapper. The sent often meant pelting time and dad would soon get nice cheque from Hudson Bay...and as a trapper, well it meant a certain cheque from North Bay.
Practice, practice, outside! good luck...
Same thing with Skunks. First dip them in a can of gasoline...air dry the fur and wash it with detergent...that'll kill the odor.
Now then...since cost of petrol is so expensive these days...you don't want to waste the gasoline...so ya pour it into the tank of your vehicle.
Boy...do I gotta teach you kids evrythin?
~ ETCC